TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 5hCan someone please explain the Tump logic in this Russia diesel deal. He screws U.S. allies and makes Putin look good to get enough diesel for 1 day a month’s worth? Did Putin pull out the PP tape ? 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Enjoy. Middle East and India are the cases where I agree on the colonist concept we see a lot on this platform. India is not in this book. The movie Gandhi is a good reference for India, Pakistan. The Brits knew it would be a disaster so they left without helping. 1-3 million died during partition. 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Hi Jeff. I have a book for you to read that we can agree on. It’s called the Cauldron by Simon Monefiore. Details how Brits and French grabbed Middle East and Screwed everything up. Not 1 sided. Good facts. Also details how the countries were created same time and Israel was not just plopped down. 110
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Hopefully the Dems can stop all the stupid Tariffs and the stupid war. That would help a lot but might take time to filter through the system. Just taking the tariffs off Canadian fertilizer would make a big difference. 010
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Probably bad but there is no way those riots are all about schools. Why would school protesters carry Palestine and Islamic Jihad flags. 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Did Bessent ever have credibility? The man looks guilty even when he says nothing. Which is usually better than what he does. 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 04/10/2026All good points and ideas. Nice to be able to actually discuss and exchange ideas. Doesn’t happen often enough on social media. Thanks. 100
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Your second point may be why many would prefer standard time. Kids won’t have to go to school in the dark. I am no scientist but I have heard that standard time is better for our bodies. Something about circadian rhythm. 100
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Question: if we are not going to change the clocks why make it Daylight Saving Time? Shouldn’t it be standard time? I think the name speaks for itself and most experts think standard time as well. 1110
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 03/10/2026That’s a great point. I’m not a bit fan of it. The companies take the tax credit and the praise. Not even certain where all the money goes. I give to 1 food bank and 1 shelter. This way I know where the money goes. There is not that much extra money these days so I want to be certain where it goes. 030
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Interesting point. I saw a documentary on J.P. Morgan. His power was unlimited and the government called him for economic assistance numerous times. There was no SEC and he ran everything. 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Hi there. The thing normal men are concerned about is the number of government officials making declarations without all information. AOC and the governor can’t say anything without facts and a fair trial. They may be hurting the case as a lawyer can now say it’s not a fair trial. 100
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 03/10/2026I think saying it is a fresh ethical question is the understatement of the century. His entire life has been 1 big ethical nightmare. 001
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Netanyahu is a piece of crap who belongs in Jail but I think you are giving him too much credit. I just hope he looses the election and the Israel moderates and liberals get together to try him and put him away. 010
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I don’t think he typed it. Many of the words are correct. 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Always under this criminal and disgusting administration. Not always always. There have been some good people and I hope there will be some in the future. 100
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 01/10/2026You may be right but I think I would mortgage my house for some Texas BBQ brisket. 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 01/10/2026People talk about AIPAC but the tech boys, crypto boys, oil companies and pharmaceutical are giving Republicans the most by a mile. We need to get rid of all PACs and Super PAC’s ASAP. 010
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Edibles, Sports, slightly senile old guy and Easter bunnies ? I’ll sign up for that. What a trip! 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 30/09/2026At this point I would be satisfied with Trump and team nuthouse leaving Washington and someone just undoing the mess he created. That in itself may take 4 years. 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Great idea Justin. This should be mandatory in high schools as well. Especially in tough financial times like this it is imperative that people understand finances and budgets. We certainly can’t count on the government. 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The GOP had to try something. It’s not like they could argue Trump was innocent. 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 28/09/2026With all the bullshit coming out of the executive branch I am seriously thinking that Putin may have a Trump pee pee tape. It sounds disgusting but I think I would have to watch it. 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Justin this makes perfect sense, but unfortunately I think you are overestimating the average voter. The average person is just sick of having to mortgage their assets to eat a steak. 010
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Maybe Trump thinks that the only way to have a forever legacy is to be assassinated. He could be right up there with Lincoln and JFK. 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I think the hinge may have fallen right off the door, the door is open, the cow has left the barn and hell is freezing over. 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I’m in and I am not very left leaning. Let’s get rid of them all and then work it out with all reasonable people once we can get things going in the right direction. 010
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Now that is an interesting midterm vote getter. “Please vote for us before you die”. 010
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This administration is unbelievable. I have never seen a group with this much incompetence and lack of creativity. 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 21/09/2026At the same time could the networks all sue Trump for defamation and libel? 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Trump would probably be proud about inventing Fake News” 010
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Looks like those creeps are hunting everyone. Unbelievable. 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Absolutely. The present administration has failed to protect many of our rights such as the ICE idiots but we are better than that. We all have to work together to get rid of them. Maybe then we get back to a bit of normality. 010
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I know I’m about to be called a fascist but I will try. You have the right to boycott anyone you want. He said what he wanted so he got his free speech. You can hate these owners as well but they have a right do what they want within the law. The law doesn’t only apply to people we agree with. 100
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Hi Jeff. Not sure if you have had looked into it, but I think what the west did in carving up the Ottoman Empire after the war is what has caused many of the problems in the Middle East, Africa and parts of Asia. They negotiated with each other and totally ignored the people. 010
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Thank you for not giving me a nervous breakdown this week. I got to enjoy every minute! 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 18/09/2026This sounds like a no brainer. I’m curious to see how it turns out. 011
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I guess I will never move to Texas. I am old and will never give up my THC gummies! 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I wonder how many people who voted for Trump woke up the next morning saying “what the hell did we do” 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Aaron you are absolutely correct. I love having experienced people in government but this is beyond over the top. I think that once you are over 70 you should not be able to run again. Especially in the senate which has longer terms. 000
TheCOG @thecog44.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Totally correct. I appreciate it as well. When people speak openly and intelligently my old brain still feels we can solve problems. The right has moved farther right and the response from the left has pushed the left further as well. We need leaders who aren’t asshole moron thieves. 000
