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Midterm Elections Doomsday Scenarios Take Hold

Corky — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:22:08 -0400

"They're animals," President Trump said about the success of leftists in this year's Democratic primaries. "We have to stop this ... horrible threat of cancer that's permeating our country called communism," he told right-wing evangelicals in a desperate effort to stir fear about Democrats.

The Washington Post described his words as "dehumanizing," and similar to 1950s "redbaiting," attacks on Democrats that led the U.S. Senate to censure the infamous Sen. Joseph McCarthy (R-Wis.).

Trump is pushing every button with the November midterms getting closer.

'Their New Deal Is Socialism For The Super-Rich'

Corky — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:32:53 -0400

Former President Bill Clinton: "Their New Deal is socialism for the super-rich (and their own enrichment) even if it means increasing poverty, inequality, and illness at home and around the world. They also want to rewrite history to ignore and outright deny our past flaws while banning books that say otherwise from our libraries. And they select even our military leaders based on their version of political correctness over ability."

'Communist Menace in Our Land' is Trump's New Rally Cry

Corky — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:32:35 -0400

Ahead of his planned speech on the National Mall, the president framed the upcoming midterm elections as a battle against communism.

Russia Plotting Attack on Poland to Test Nato's Resolve, US claims

Corky — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:33:42 -0400

Vladimir Putin could use an attack on Nato as a bargaining chip for the war in Ukraine, sources told Polish media

Jack Smith: The Rule of Law Is Under Unprecedented Attack

Corky — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:30:33 -0400

Jack Smith, the former special counsel who brought two federal indictments against Donald Trump, said he believes the rule of law is under an unprecedented attack during his first televised interview since resigning from the Justice Department less than two weeks before Trump returned to office in 2025.

America: Birth Of A Nation

Corky — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:28:37 -0400

The Onion 3.23M subscribers Premiered 2 hours ago

As the United States celebrates 250 years of American exceptionalism, The Onion looks back on the pivotal moments and enlightened fathers who gave birth to the greatest nation on Earth.

Putin Increases Personal Security to 800 Officers

Corky — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:31:44 -0400

The Russian president, who has reportedly become more paranoid over his safety in recent months, ordered the increase at the central apparatus of the Federal Protective Service (FSO), according to a draft decree set to take effect on Wednesday.

WAY Too Early Friday Fireworkz Weekend Music Thread!

Corky — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:59:14 -0400

Better than the Trump State Fair Disaster! (No wonder he could bankrupt even a Casino! And now America!) Thread link is new artists to me doing: I'd Rather Go Blind (Etta James) - Andrei Cerbu Band feat Beatrice Florea

Epstein, Trump Victim Lives in Fear of Retaliation

Corky — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:24:54 -0400

A woman known as Jane Doe 4 in the Jeffrey Epstein files is "staying off the grid" and lives in fear of retaliation from the Trump administration amid an escalating controversy over its handling of her case, according to a family member.

"Trauma is brutal. Chronic trauma destroys," said the relative, who described the woman's life as layers of abuse dating back to early childhood. "She's coping as best she can."

James Talarico Accepts US Senate Nomination

Corky — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:32:03 -0400

State Rep. James Talarico offered his vision of a friendlier Texas as he spoke to Democrats at the party's state convention ...

Russian Veteran Warns Putin of Mutiny

Corky — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:33:49 -0400

On June 25, [Aleksandr Lunin] posted a video in Instagram in which he described what he called widespread torture of soldiers in the war zone by their own officers and demanded a live, on-air meeting with President Vladimir Putin and warned that if it did not take place soon, "the army will turn its weapons against the Kremlin."

Riding the Mongolian Gobi

Corky — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:28:37 -0400

I'm finally leaving Ulaanbaatar and it's time to go straight south to the Gobi desert! The last, vast, desolate desert on this journey to Japan, I am beyond stoked!

Trump wants to be THE LAST PRESIDENT' - Maggie Haberman

Corky — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:45:37 -0400

Now, in her new book Regime Change, written with Jonathan Swan, she examines how Trump has wielded power in his second term: his relationship with loyalty, his desire to shape history, and the people around him who help drive his decisions.

On this episode of The Fourcast, Krishnan Guru-Murthy speaks to Maggie Haberman about Trump's ambition to be remembered as one of the most powerful leaders in history, whether he is considering a third term, and what his presidency reveals about his character.

Donald Trump has frequently dismissed Haberman for writing false stories about him, which she rejects.

Is Trump changing the presidency - or trying to make the presidency about himself?

Trump Could Make America's Birthday All About Him

Corky — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:31:39 -0400

The milestone called for the epic vision of a JFK or the soaring oratory of a Barack Obama.

Almost 5 Million People Lose Food Stamps

Corky — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:30:59 -0400

More than 4.7 million people nationwide have lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits ...