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I’ve gone back and forth on this acquisition. I do not agree with Biden’s reasoning to reject the deal. I believe he is playing politics. While I would love US Steel to stay domestically owned, the long term viability of the company is most important, lest they end up shuddered as Bethlehem Steel.

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It is sublime that Nelson Mandela lived to see that his work and sacrifice was not in vain. The year prior to the photo, 1994, Mandela became the first Black president of South Africa.

Wait, was it the 4 or 5 FBI people, or Hezbollah involved in Jan 6? They must have been working together. Someone will have to look in to that. Sure Patel will get to the bottom of it.

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Hear, hear! They were brilliant, especially for their time!

I fear by the end of these four years, albeit there is an end, we will be entirely isolated from friends in the world. All that will remain will be foes, that are awaiting their moment to destroy the US in any way possible.

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A. Michael @phanaticphan.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Clueless fool, indeed. Perhaps he desires a higher leadership type position that would afford him these rights.

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Zero integrity from the current class of GOP.

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A. Michael @phanaticphan.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Yes, if his big, beautiful bill fails, he will become desperate.

A. Michael @phanaticphan.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

This reads like prophecy. I suspect around midterms would sound about right.

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A. Michael @phanaticphan.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Yes, possibly more aggressive in regards to military and trade. With a man this mercurial, I fear all bets are off.

A. Michael @phanaticphan.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

There is a pattern, as is typical of bullies, to pick on those perceived as weak. My only counter point that suggests he would not invade, is his general aversion to military engagement that would threaten his “no new wars” narrative.

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A. Michael @phanaticphan.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

My favorites from the crazy train was the guy that suggested the Mangione news coverage May be part of a PSYOP. Second was the woman that referenced our fourth branch of government. Fun times ahead.

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Larry Fine (born Louis Feinberg) grew up at 3rd and South Streets, the current location of the mural. Besides his career as a Stooge, Fine played violin, acted in film, and even earned money as a boxer.

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The hits just keep on coming it seems. I was late to the party and only tasted dessert, but it was delicious. BTD will be greatly missed, however, I look forward to your future endeavors. Please keep us infomed where we can listen/read Bill, Damon, & Linda.

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"Well, I'd say it's a grey area." - Elon Musk How well would that response hold up with at an immigration interview?

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Once upon a time, the Republican Party was in power. Today, the MAGA Party is in power, and is about isolationisim. Former PA Senator Toomey is quoted, "There's no question Donald Trump is a protectionist."

A. Michael @phanaticphan.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Beautifully written article by Mr. Brooks. We should endevour to never stop longing for God. "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7

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And so it begins. “They came to us after learning how Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, whom rightwing firebrand Steve Bannon once called “Trump before Trump,” has cracked down on the free press alongside other democratic institutions.” gijn.org/stories/less...

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Lessons Learned from Witnessing Viktor Orban’s Crackdown on the Free Press

Andras Petho, co-founder of the investigative news outlet Direkt36, offers lessons learned from witnessing first-hand the press crackdown of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

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A. Michael @phanaticphan.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Very good documentary, thank you! Learned quite a bit. Cheered when Fritz Kuhn was ultimately stripped of citizenship of US citizenship and deported back to Germany. The groundbreaking journalist Dorothy Thompson is very awe-inspiring for her courageousness.

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A. Michael @phanaticphan.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Yes, Ukraine’s resistance is quite commendable, especially considering they were hamstrung by missle restrictions. The inverse is true of Russia’s military as they have shown to be inept.

A. Michael @phanaticphan.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Not with brave, independent commentators and journalists such as yourself!

A. Michael @phanaticphan.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

I fully began to appreciate squirrels after viewing Mark Rober’s ‘Backyard Squirrel Maze” videos. These acrobatic daredevils do not get enough love. Although, I do not love their destructive chewing to keep their front teeth filed down!

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“The ultimate moral test of any government is the way it treats three groups of its citizens. First, those in the dawn of life — our children. Second, those in the shadows of life — our needy, our sick, our handicapped. Third, those in the twilight of life — our elderly.” - Hubert Humphrey

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Love these very beautiful Vanda orchids!

This is a win for our country’s open land and those creatures that call it home.

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How have I never heard of these before? Curious how they fare in poor weather and storms.

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In New York and Paris, Church Organs Return to Life (Gift Article)

I have a good deal of nostalgia when it comes to organs, as I have fond memories of my Grandfather playing his. Very pleased to see these beauties have been restored. I fear that organ playing is a dying art form in a modern electronic world. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/n...

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On Palm Sunday five years ago, fire struck two cathedrals: Notre-Dame and St. John the Divine. Both their organs are now restored.

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A. Michael @phanaticphan.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Even health insurers understand this. It is why “well visits” often have the co-pay waived.

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A. Michael @phanaticphan.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Absolutely, I have a set of beginner drums collecting dust. I can only imagine what our Arts will look like in a few decades. These tech companies rake in billions while funding for Arts in schools continues to decline.

A. Michael @phanaticphan.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Literally reading this article to my son, while he’s desperately trying to watch a YouTube video on his phone. He sighs and tells me, “I really do not care about this.” Frustrating. These behavior patterns from out of the womb assuredly must be rewiring their brains.

Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

You should be proud of him and yourself. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

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What remarkable talent

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The memorandum advises members to memorize the list. Do you think it is as if when learning a new language, initially you think it in the native language, and then “translate” in real time to secondary language? Picturing it in this context makes me chuckle.

The kingdoms and empires of this world will always disappoint. We expect too much of humans’ institutions.

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Here’s an innovative idea; Canada’s UHC model.

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I’ve got two: 1. God’s grace 2. True love

“I am a sojourner in the earth:” Psalm 119:19 We will continue to search until we are brought home.

Looks more like a check mate from Wray with this analysis.

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Don’t ever let them gaslight you, Sarah. You make us all proud, being the voice of sanity in the room. Truth matters.