ThomasVmarino

In a world full of Homelanders, be Superman. I'm a Punk Rocker Yes I am.

I love, get scared, wake up. Not knowing what to do, I put one foot in front of the other, I try and make the best choices. I screw up all the time. But that is being human. And that's my greatest strength. And someday, I hope for the sake of the world, you understand that its yours too. -Superman

McGovern: "You all know the truth. You know this bill is cruel and will hurt millions of Americans, but Trump wants you to fold. And the sad fact is many of you will fold in a nanosecond. You will vote for this even though you know it's bad for your own constituents. You're absolutely terrified."

Fitzpatrick voted for: decrease fed worker benefits, Student loan eligibility, Defunding the CFPB, Limits on courts' ability to issue temporary restraining orders, A ban on state AI regulation, Authorization for the sale of public lands, a national private school voucher program, no tax on guns

there are plenty of affluent kids who are trying to get their parents on Medicaid when they need to be in a nursing home.

Wealth inequality is huge. Since 201o HNW has capture more. Those over 65 are controlling over 75% of the wealth.

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A growing recognition among employers that a college degree is not always essential,

US Foreign Policy Towards Ukraine.

Investigation into ActBlue

Challenges to Book Selections

Deportation Efforts, Challenges in Enforcing Returns:

Marriott’s CEO said it straight: “We welcome all… we create opportunities for all… that’s who we are as a company.”

He went back to his hotel to find 40K emails from Marriott associates worldwide saying “thank you.”

Plenty of CEOs talk. Capuano showed up.

Marriott still has my business.

real-world example of a bottle I use called Bivo. A VT company Sells at stores like REI.

Bivo placed a $250,000 order with their manufacturer. normal tariff rates, pay $14,261. New tariff = $304,928 charge instead.
They’d have to retail their product around $100 per bottle just to stay afloat.

Trump is still lagging Herbert Hoover's five entries, and George W. Bush's four, although the way things are going, The Donald may soon claim the crown.

Trump is still lagging Herbert Hoover's five entries, and George W. Bush's four, although the way things are going, The Donald may soon claim the crown.

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8 areas where things appear to be going poorly. initial shock and awe

The Economy,

The Courts

The Senate

The Law Firms

The Universities

The Media

Fred Piccolo Jr., a former high-ranking member of Ron DeSantis' administration

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran

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Judiciary vs. Trump conflict
Immigration Plan? undocumented immigrants for agriculture and hotels?
'25 '26. difficult cycle for incumbents
MAGA increased 20% to 36%,
Independent approval dropping
'28 Harris leading 28%, Booker 11%
Hands Off Lack of Black Participation

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Garcia: disregard for due process and human rights

actively trying to silence critical media voices

control over universities, demanding ideological conformity

Portrayal of Trump's health

Vol and Econ Uncertainty, Tariffs, Bonds, USD and Int Rate, Eqty Market Drawdown

The average price of ground beef in March rose to $5.79 per pound vs. $5.13 a year ago and $4.81 two years ago. 12.87% inflation from one year ago ($5.13 per pound) to March ($5.79 per pound).
20.37% inflation from two years ago ($4.81 per pound) to March ($5.79 per pound).

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Tariff Policies and Potential Trade War. end game?

Allegations of Stock Market Manipulation

Law Firms Surrendering

Professors Suing

Musk's Unique Position & Alleged Misuse of the Social Security

Trump the Spoils System

NC Supreme Court

Arson at the PA Gov

The best return days almost never come during sunny bull markets. They show up amid chaos. All 10 of the S&P 500’s biggest one-day gains occurred during bear markets — as did its 10 worst days. In fact, both extremes clustered in the darkest moments when the market was down at least 20% from peak.

GO PHILS! (hoping the Eagles find it hard to schedule...)

agreed. one of the few adults in the cabinet Scott Bessent staged a high-level emergency intervention with Trump. Markets noticed the crazy

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Trade War Continues
Historic Drops

Tariff Formula. MATH?

SCOTUS Favors Trump Administration, Alien Enemies Act, Injunction Lifted, Abrego Garcia Case, "Shadow Docket" Concerns

Military Birthday Parade

MI Gubernatorial Race

TX-18 election

Hands Off in Swing States

speaking of broken records, Trump has actually managed to break several in the past few days. Here is a list of the five quickest 10% drops in stock-market value in U.S. history

Maybe some people in the WH that understand MATH. WTF WH appears to have gotten its constants wrong. In fact, ¼ is the elasticity of retail prices. The elasticity of imports is 0.945. If the correct number had been used, the tariff rates would all have been 10% -14%, not crazy pants numbers

Maybe some people in the WH that understand MATH. WTF WH appears to have gotten its constants wrong. In fact, ¼ is the elasticity of retail prices. The elasticity of imports is 0.945. If the correct number had been used, the tariff rates would all have been 10% -14%, not crazy pants numbers

2026 CPR House Race Ratings. living in PA-01 I think it's closer.

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Econ Turmoil - Trade War on Reality

Weakening of NSA

Hands Off

Senate GOP Budget

Measles Outbreak

Challenge '24 NC Election

Law Firms Denouncing Trump

Federal Judges' Increasing Impatience

AOC leading in a hypo '28 primary

Updated House PVI '26 midterms

I saw the same thing and thought the same.

Trump doesn't like being 4th. Just wait...

Trump wants to be the best and #4 on this list isn't good enough.

S&P Futures starting to approach the GFC sell off levels.
Isreal running to the White House to make a deal at 2:30pm EST 4/7. If they can't get a deal markets will continue to fall.