If you want to find out if racism is still alive in the USA:

All needed is for 5 dem votes and the govt would reopen as they are the ones hooding the federal workers 'hostage'.

Do pay attention to the lower pictures as that is what the WH has been doing to host major state events.

Every time I see a cartel boat blown to pieces, it puts a smile on my face!

Wonder what this would do to obamacare costs:

Dems are continuing to maintain the Schumer {CNN called it that} shutdown, so this is on them. All they need to do is five of them to vote to reopen the government.

Titile of thread missing the word 'Old' before progressive : )

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Does the U.S. Navy Have Too Many Admirals? - The National ...
US admirals want a fleet of at least 381 manned battle force ships, and possibly over 500 total ships when including manned and unmanned vessels, to meet national security strategy requirements. The current battle force is around 299 ships, and the Navy has indicated that reaching the 381-ship goal will be challenging under the current budget outlook.
Manned ships: The Navy's 2025 plan aims for a total of 381 manned battle force ships.
Total fleet size: This includes 134 unmanned vessels, bringing the total naval platforms to 515.
Ship breakdown: A 2022 estimate included 263 manned combatants, 100 logistics and support ships, and 150 unmanned vessels, totaling around 513 ships.
Current status: The Navy's battle force has 299 ships as of July 2023, and the 381-ship goal is considered difficult to reach with the current budget.
Other estimates: Previous assessments have suggested needing 355 ships, and some think tanks have said a fleet of 462 may be needed.

Easy run for him a all he hss to do is list all the great things he has accomplished for his state and city {Mayor of SanFrancisco}. Once he tells us of how great his state and its peoples and its economy he'll be a shoe-in.....

So the minorities at Harvard actually meet the qualifications to get in just like all the other students - GOOD, as that is the way it should be. : )

obamacare was never meant to actually make medical care affordable, rather it is/was the into towards the government eventually taking over all medical care. Fact is, the costs had already been rising even well before COVID. Have a problem with that, well blame the dems who passed the act.

When finished major events at the WH will no longer require many to be seated outside the ballroom under tents, and using portable potties, which IMO is pathetic for a country of our stature. FACT IS; the current ballroom, whihc seats only 200 has been inadequate for years.

But no worries, you libbies will continue to bitch as it is your 'wont'.... and the show will go on ; )

Now consider how much the dems want to tadd to that for that to allow the government to reopen.

"Democrats' Failed Health Care Policies: Shut Down Government to Restore Taxpayer Subsidies for Illegal Immigrants' Health Care"

Bif whoop! - in the 11 1/2 + years anchored in Boot Key Harbor, Marathon FL Keys, about 100 yards from when I would dinghy to shore {Dockside Marina & Bar}, weathered many tropical storms while staying aboard. Only thing that was a pain was bailing out the dinghy numerous times due to the heavy rains.

FYI, this investigation has been going on for a few years and it stated under the AutoPen administration in 2023...

As long as it is not going to illegals I'm fine with it.

After many years, decades before Trump, I've noticed that and/all liber dems 'goto' is to bitch about any and all when Republicans are in office, and pretty much ignore any/all when a dem is in office -so libbies, do continue to bitch away as you cannot help yourselves as that is the mentality condition you are born with and we conservatives take that in account.

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The White House Rose Garden has been significantly redesigned multiple times, with key renovations in 1913, 1961 (under John F. Kennedy), and 2020 (under Melania Trump). Another major, controversial overhaul was completed in 2025 under Donald Trump, which replaced the lawn with a concrete patio.
1913: First Lady Ellen Wilson had the space transformed from a colonial garden into a formal rose garden with hedges and roses.
1961-1962: President John F. Kennedy initiated a major renovation with designer Rachel Lambert Mellon to create a more open space suitable for larger gatherings, with a large central grass panel.
2020: First Lady Melania Trump's redesign involved removing crabapple trees, adding a limestone walkway, and updating flower beds. This was considered the most significant change since the 1960s.
2025: Donald Trump's administration completed another renovation, removing the lawn entirely to install a large concrete patio, which drew criticism

CNN report from 2010: $376 million White House renovation during the Obama Administration. Where was the Democrat outrage then? Also that was paid for by the taxpayers.

Hey major dem media, where's teh fishing gear???

Simple answer is not enough dem votes...go figure, RIGHT?

Unlike many White House renovations by previous presidents that use taxpayers' dollars, Trump's ballroom is paid for by him and donors, so the cost is immaterial to the taxpayers [supposing some of you libs here actually make enough to pay taxes ; )