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Years ago, a friend of mine and his brother went camping in the Rockies in a state park. While in the mountains, a snow storm came up - they made a snow cave, and hunkered down for a couple of days before the storm passed and they came back down. As they entered the Park area, they met a ranger at the end of the parking lot. The ranger confirmed that he was just on his way out to look for them. The next day my friend saw a headline in the paper: Park Ranger Finds Two Lost Campers.

Anne Frank had a right to be there and was facing a murdering tyrant. Unlawful immigrants have broken legitimate bipartisan laws and are being deported, nearly always to their home country. These two things are not alike, except to fools and liars.

Strummer @Strummer2323 Gilroy Was Here @MichaelGil92230 @Strummer2323 continues to block me, attempting to prevent me from sharing his false arguments: See his post below. "You seem angry that I posted a meme that boils down to 'people should help each other.'" That is NOT what your post boils down to. If you would read and understand how the Constitution is designed, the fundamental principle driving everything else is individual liberty and the removal of tyranny. Universal healthcare is actually Factionism (a coalition prevails against other citizens’ rights or the lasting interest of the whole, in Madison's sense) It is based on Grievanism (an injury claim treated as a warrant for preference) and thus argues that the country's change is fundamentally economic, Grievanceomics. The Court ruled the opposite direction in the 1930s. But that decision must be wrong since it logically removes states from the Constitution. Medicare or Medicare for all may be done by the States. the PEOPLE may provide charity. This is not a federal issue.

Needing immigrants for jobs is no reason to allow illegal immigration. While the majority are legal, 25% to 30% - a meaningful amount- are not. I'm not concerned about ethnicity or race. I'm not concerned about what immigrants (legal and illegal) do at home. Publicly, they need to learn English and publicly assimilate. I'm not in favor of having a national language. But I am in favor of saying all legal documents - contracts, forms, laws, rules, regulations, etc. must be in English. Other versions can be allowed, but in the end, only the English version should matter. The immigration system must be fair to American citizens. It must be fair to immigrants who go through a legal process. The current system is neither. The current system is also not safe.

“Time is absolute” ~ Sir Isaac Newton “Time is relative” ~ Albert Einstein “Time was invented by clock companies to sell more clocks” ~ Karl Marx

I know many people have participated in and spread information that the Butler shooting was staged, insisting that Trump's ear was not damaged. Besides the fact that the shooter's (gun) sight was insufficient to provide real aiming at Trump, and that Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Doug Mills was lucky enough to catch the bullet trail in air after striking Trump: (cbsnews.com/news/photographe…) The Washington Post actually has a photo of the damaged ear, which I accidentally found on Getty Images, and then found on the Washington Post website. The image is below. One can clearly see the missing piece of ear. A full-sized image is at washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/i… And plastic surgeons have stated that the healing of Trump's ear is normal. thelist.com/1909214/donald-t…

Asked of Grok: Please name democratic mayors of cities of 250,00 residents and above who are tough on crime. Response: Cherelle Parker (Philadelphia, PA — pop. ~1.6 million): John Whitmire (Houston, TX — pop. ~2.3 million): Matt Mahan (San Jose, CA — pop. ~1 million): Andre Dickens (Atlanta, GA — pop. ~499,000): Daniel Lurie (San Francisco, CA — pop. ~874,000): Democrat elected in 2025 (defeating incumbent London Breed); Helena Moreno (New Orleans, LA — pop. ~384,000): Please name Republican mayors of cities of 250,00 residents and above who are tough on crime. Grok first mentioned greater difficulty because fewer Republics are mayors of top cities. Eric Johnson (Dallas, TX — pop. ~1.3 million): metrics. Mattie Parker (Fort Worth, TX — pop. ~919,000): David Holt (Oklahoma City, OK — pop. ~681,000): Mark Freeman (Mesa, AZ — pop. ~504,000) Bob Dyer (Virginia Beach, VA — pop. ~459,000) Yemi Mobolade (Colorado Springs, CO — pop. ~479,000) Lily Wu (Wichita, KS — pop. ~398,000) Mike Coffman (Aurora, CO — pop. ~386,000)

Partnerships and Tolerance Dear Friends and Acquaintances, I've been reflecting a lot lately on political conversations, and I wanted to share some thoughts in the spirit of openness and understanding. As many of you know, I’m a proud political Independent. I have friends across the spectrum, and I value the diverse perspectives you all bring. Sometimes you see me leaning left on issues like climate change or social justice, and other times you see me leaning right on fiscal responsibility or constitutional limits – and yet other times dead center. But here’s the thing: I don’t support personalities or parties. I support truth, wherever it leads. My goal isn’t to win arguments or pick sides; it's to encourage all of us to think critically, dig into the facts, and talk in positive, productive ways again. Remember when tolerance meant respecting differing views without rage? Let’s rediscover that. In the last presidential election, from my perspective, there were no truly great candidates. We had flawed options all around. Biden showed significant cognitive challenges throughout his term, pushed policies that often felt uncoordinated (such as ramping up electric vehicles without a real plan to scale electricity production), and even tested constitutional boundaries after Supreme Court rulings. Harris, on the other hand, came across as underexperienced, with moments of inappropriate laughter and vague “word salads” that made her hard to take seriously. Trump, meanwhile, often misunderstands science and technical details, and his energy policies concern me deeply—the Earth is warming, and, in my opinion, we passed the point of no return in the late 1970s - much earlier than most claim. If correct, this means the only solution is a technological leap. We need rapid technological innovation to adapt to and mitigate this issue, not denial or scolding or conservation alone. In this term, Trump has shown pragmatism in some areas and early successes that outpace Biden's record. Of the flawed choices, he felt like the least bad to me. I was really hoping for something better, like a matchup between Roy Cooper and Nikki Haley—that could have been refreshing and substantive. And yes, I believe Trump is awake too much, working a lot, and is sometimes suffering cognitively as a result – not mentioning his age. It’s ok for both sides to admit those things. Both sides have blind spots. As Christ taught, we should remove the plank from our own eye before pointing out the splinter in our brother’s. Republicans can be anti-vaccine or cling to election denialism. At the same time, Democrats also have a history of election denialism, demand we “follow the science,” but often overlook it on issues like transgender care—science shows that true gender dysphoria affects under 1% of people, primarily trans women. Yet the explosion of teen girls identifying as trans in recent years has been embraced without enough scrutiny. Transition treatments currently used in the US have low long-term success rates, and the suicide rate is about the same with or without treatment. In the rare cases where these treatments do help, I’m supportive. I’m also supportive of people who have these challenges. But why is all the work on a brain issue, on how to compel the body to match the brain? Given that the brain is plastic, and some of the new treatments we see through hallucinogenics, I'm challenged to understand why the research is only in one direction. And please - I'm not saying anything here about individual cases, other than I support those who are challenged by this. False narratives abound as well: some liberals claim that ICE isn’t law enforcement or that Trump is “attacking cities” with ICE or label him a pedophile without evidence. On the right, some deny the events of January 6 or embrace over-the-top conspiracies. We all need to fact-check our own teams. Take taxes, for example: Many assume that the top 1% pays little, but they actually shoulder about 42% of federal income taxes and face the highest rates. (In 1985, before Reagan’s tax law changes, they paid 21% of the total federal income taxes paid.) Regarding federal charity, the Constitution limits Congress to promoting the GENERAL welfare of all Americans, not to provide charity for subgroups (SPECIFIC welfare). Madison wrote this—stated it and warned that expanding the definition would bloat the federal government and introduce tyranny into the process. A major point of the Constitution was to limit the Federal government. One way this was done was by enumerating all Federal powers. There is no Federal power to provide charity to a subgroup. Liberty was the framers' first goal, so anything challenging that was unacceptable. Yet since the 1930s, Supreme Court rulings have expanded this spending unchecked, and few discuss the Constitution's original reasoning. We should. On the topic of race, it’s unreasonable to assume every claim of racism today is accurate. Studies show Black immigrants from other countries often don’t experience it in the same way. Statistically, redlining ended by 1990, and there are instances where Black Americans experience “reverse” discrimination, especially in relation to Asians. A better lens: Consider that after 350-plus years of brutal oppression, there is deep generational trauma within the Black community; we lack a real national plan to address it. Is it microaggression, or is it oversensitivity from years of trauma? The latter makes more sense since we know such treatment results in trauma; it’s solved only through work by those suffering the trauma. Since those who are Black but didn’t grow up in the US Black community don’t appear to have the same experience, that is supportive of the idea that at least part of the issue is not racism, but trauma. The results of this trauma can result in heightened fear during encounters with police, leading to resistance and tragedy. It can also lead to distrust of doctors, contributing to higher mortality rates. We need thoughtful programs to heal that trauma, and we need Black leaders to guide that healing. Soon, the U.S. will have no majority race. Additionally, economists like Roland Fryer publish research that challenges simplistic "oppressor-oppressed" narratives, but this research is often ignored because it doesn’t fit certain agendas. Politicians, community leaders, and the news media all gain more money and power from a fighting, controversial status quo. Let’s move beyond these divides and revisit the Framers’ wisdom, perhaps with a modern interpretation of the Federalist Papers to guide us. A country can’t function without assimilation and buy-in, much like a team requires unity. We’ve all edged toward extremes, fueled by political machines that thrive on our rage. Our educational system seems to overlook the principles and conclusions offered by Madison, Hamilton, Jay, Jefferson, Franklin, Washington, and others. People often react out of emotion without fully understanding the law or history; emotions are valid, but they should motivate us to seek truth and reason, not replace them. Let’s commit to facts, logic, understanding, and sympathy (empathy is typically unrealistic). I’m here to discuss any issues respectfully; feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat. Together, we can bridge these gaps and build something better. We can show others that tolerance is an asset and is indeed possible. I hope you will be bold and help others to lean into tolerance, partnership, and friendship. Best regards, Kevin

@kerr1244 I love these posters who attack but are too gutless to allow a reply. The real issue here is this: you haven't addressed any of the factual information I posted. You insulted me, but that isn't a logical argument. 1. Israel responded to an attack that challenged their sovereignty in two key ways, leaving Israel no choice but to pulverize Hamas until they surrendered. 2. There has never been a country of Palastine. 3. When they were offered a country, the Arabs there refused the offer. 4. The Arabs in Gaza have very little support from other Arab Arab Countries, Insults are not an argument,.

Nonsense. It's amazing that SCOTUS makes a decision giving the PEOPLE more power - and only the left could argue that it diminishes democracy.

Why is it that when the Dems discuss immigration, they forget the word "illegal", but when they want to agitate the military, they highlight it?

If it's cable, it's fine. If it's broadcast...

Epstein survivors said to @HallieJackson of @NBCNews that they never saw President Trump (or Bill Clinton) do anything inappropriate. NBC has posted the full clip of the Hallie Jackson interview of Epstein survivors at nbcnews.com/video/epstein-su… However, @NBCNews posted almost no clips from the important half-hour interview. They haven't discussed it. News organizations world-wide have carried the fact that the survivors have said Trump did nothing. A news breaking story. One that should garner attention for NBC breaking the news. Yet, NBC seems to have buried the leed on purpose. Now, why would that be?🤔 Here is what Copilot said: "❌ Missing on X Despite the interview's significance, NBC News and Hallie Jackson have not posted the video or clips on X.com as of now. This is surprising given the platform’s reach and NBC’s usual cross-posting strategy." @Grok, please show us all the NBC News reports you can find of the Hallie Jackson interview of Epstein survivors - especially where they say Trump did nothing - and only of such reports posted by NBC News, not other news reporting on the NBC News interview.

Consider the following information from Copilot: ________________________________ 1. Mass Shootings (General) by Female Perpetrators During the Past 20 Years Based on data from the Mother Jones and The Violence Project databases, which track mass shootings with four or more fatalities: Only one confirmed case involved a female perpetrator acting alone:. San Bernardino Attack (December 2, 2015): One of the two shooters was Tashfeen Malik, a woman. She and her husband killed 14 people12 All other mass shootings with four or more deaths were committed by male perpetrators. 2. Mass School Shootings by Female Perpetrators There are no confirmed cases in the past 20 years of a female perpetrator committing a mass school shooting (defined as four or more killed). .All major school shootings during this period—including Sandy Hook, Parkland, Uvalde, and Santa Fe—were committed by male shooters12 🧠 Context .Female perpetrators in mass shootings are extremely rare. Studies from the Rockefeller Institute and FBI confirm that over 95% of mass shootings are committed by males34 When women are involved, it is typically in partnership with a male, as in the San Bernardino case. 1. theviolenceproject.org/mass-… 2. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o… 3. rockinst.org/blog/reintroduc… 4. fbi.gov/file-repository/repo… ___________ Now consider: 🔹 Minnesota: Robin “Robert” Westman Incident: Annunciation Catholic School and Church shooting in Minneapolis (August 27, 2025) Fatalities: 2 children killed, 17 others injured Age at time of shooting: 23 Sex assigned at birth: Male Reported identity: Transgender female (legally changed name from Robert to Robin in 2020) Details: Westman had familial ties to the church and had attended the school as a child. Posted disturbing videos and writings online prior to the attack, expressing regret about being transgender and fascination with past mass shooters. Thanks for clarifying your intent. Based on verified public sources, here is a summary of the two mass shooters from Tennessee and Minnesota who were identified as transgender: ___________ Tennessee: Audrey “Aiden” Hale Incident: Covenant School shooting in Nashville, Tennessee (March 27, 2023) Fatalities: 6 (three children and three adults) Age at time of shooting: 28 Sex assigned at birth: Female Reported identity: Transgender male (used the name “Aiden” in personal writings) Details: Hale expressed gender dysphoria in journals, including references to an “imaginary penis” and a desire to see a “trans doctor. Writings indicated internal conflict with gender identity and a desire to change gender. 1 References: --- [1](thepostmillennial.com/these-…) [2](newsweek.com/robin-westman-l…) [3](timesnownews.com/world/us/us…) [4](time.com/7312882/minneapolis…). [5](msn.com/en-us/news/us/mass-s…) [6](motherjones.com/politics/202…) [7](usatoday.com/story/news/nati…). ______ Hale and Westman appear very different. Westman, statistically, fits the profile for a typical male school shooter, except for his claim of being transgender, which perhaps notably, was around the time of COVID as well as around the time of age 17. Hale appears to be the more unique case, and also, per the reports, seems the more likely to have actually been transgender.

Mayor Brandon Johnson @ChicagosMayor Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker Given the relative impact of shootings and shooting deaths over time compared to other important "killers", and given that many shooting deaths are related to drugs and drug deaths.... On what basis: Do you consider this NOT to be an emergency? Reject national assistance in bringing this under control? You obviously treated COVID as an emergency. Yet the continuing impact of shootings and drugs clearly outweighs COVID, and always has. This can ONLY be viewed as your "Trump HATE" overwhelming the need of the Chicago citizenry. JB, If you cannot work with Trump, how do you expect to be a President and work with other world leaders?

Democracy emphasizes rule by the people, often through direct or representative voting. Republicanism or Repocracy emphasizes rule by the PEOPLE through elected representatives, constrained by a constitution and designed to protect minority rights and prevent tyranny. The United States is constitutionally a republic and it guarantees a republican form of government. Article IV, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution: “The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Violence.”