SATAN CLAUSE

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Fasten your belts, Americans workers you are are in for more turmoil over the next four years after Trump threw the year-end spending debates into chaos by rejecting a stopgap spending bill negotiated by a group of bipartisan congressional leaders. The entire American government will be exposed for all to see the existence of bone-deep prejudices. What’s the alternative? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=av1oBVZsroA Unfortunately this is the way it’s got to be, and so it goes.

UNDERWATER SOON

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The NOAA’s Sea Level Rise Viewer provides a sobering glimpse into the future of America’s coastal regions.

While the prospect of entire cities submerging by 2050 is unlikely, the increased frequency of flooding poses a significant risk. Dr. William Sweet, an oceanographer at NOAA, emphasizes that even a modest rise of two feet above average high tide can cause severe disruptions.

NO PARK FOR CHESTER

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Do you remember Chester Goode in Gun Smoke? He played the part of Dennis Weaver and left his position as deputy to Marshal Matt Dillon in the 10th season.

His departure was explained in the episode titled ``The Last Apache.'' Chester decided to leave Dodge City to take care of his ailing mother.

Here in The Bronx residents of Parkchester are concerned about more than their mothers. Small business owners say Some rising rent and landlords not renewing leases are the causes of the increasing closures.

WAR ON FREE PRESS?

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While reflecting on the complex and dynamic nature of the United States—how our strength relies on diversity and individualism, but also how this can sometimes lead to fragmentation. There's an undeniable tension in the idea that the country’s chaotic blend of perspectives, identities, and values could either be its downfall or its greatest asset. Diversity, while often challenging to manage, creates a kind of unpredictability that makes it tough to control or dominate the American spirit.

The idea that America is "uncontrollable" is powerful. It speaks to the inherent resilience and independence documented throughout the nation’s history. From the Revolution to civil rights movements and beyond, Americans have often defied authority or resisted conformity. It’s not always smooth or even peaceful, but it’s a persistent force.

The struggle for cohesion can be both a weakness and a strength. The fact that so many people, ideologies, and cultures coexist here creates a nation that's perpetually evolving, and often innovating. A fool who thinks they can control US might be in for a rude awakening.

What are your thoughts on how this mix of strengths and challenges plays out in current times?

MUSIC & DANCE

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Dance music is the heartbeat of  any celebrations, the soundtrack to unforgettable nights, and the fuel for dancefloors across the globe.

From the glittering disco balls of the 1970s to the pulsating beats of modern EDM, the best dance songs have an unparalleled ability to unite people, spark joy, and keep us moving. These tracks aren’t just songs; they’re cultural milestones—anthems that define eras, inspire movements, and bring people together in shared moments of pure euphoria.

NEWS FOR ALL

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While news deserts have garnered much attention, #DONews and #DOFeeds pose a digital solution to a well-informed global public 

In many regions, newspapers persist but are so depleted of original local reporting that they no longer fulfill their critical role in serving their communities.

      https://www.doseofnews.com/  #DONews    #DOFeeds. https://breaking.doseoffeeds.net/

W.E.B.D.B

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W.E.B. Du Bois was an American sociologist, historian, author, editor, and activistwho was the most important Black protest leader in the United States during the first half of the 20th century. He shared in the creation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909.

FLORIDA SIN FLORES?

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Dozens of buildings along South Florida coast are sinking, UM study finds But UM professor says no cause for alarm yet.

My parents would say - God punishing you … However, according to informed sources and some Christian beliefs, God does not punish people for their sins, but instead disciplines them in a way that is similar to how a parent corrects a child.

Statistics indicate the state is First in Book bans and 47 in SAT Scores. I’m old enough to remember TV ads saying come on dow, thewearger is fine. But what about the so called anti woke temperament?

GOP REJECTS WOMEN?

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is this the cast of the new major motion picture version of  the president’s 17 angry men?

The legal status of women in America, compared to other countries, was equal to that of men, but not in the U.S. Congress.

There are 9 women state governors, 6 Democrats, and 3 Republicans; there are 17 lieutenant governors, 10 Democrats, and 7 Republicans. Women hold 31.0% of the seats in state legislatures.

FROM US TO ONE

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Welcome to one nation as Senator Bernie Sanders says rapidly becoming an oligarchy run by billionaires out to steal tax dollars.

I have no political affiliation but as an independent voter I am concerned about the land of the free and home of the brave, while the rest of the developed nations of the world enjoy universal healthcare, free education, more paid vacation time than any of us receive… etc.