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Thursday, March 05, 2026

The House voted to punt a resolution Wednesday that would have released records from all House Ethics Committee investigations into sexual harassment and unwelcome sexual advances by members. read more


Monday, March 02, 2026

Latest numbers show 80+% Of men have registered with Selective Service....


Saturday, February 28, 2026

Polygamy has been illegal in the entire US. It was a barrier for Statehood for Utah. Now, polygamous relationships exist, but how to do reconcile giving legal protections for multi partner relationships while not being married. read more


Monday, February 23, 2026

Some of the notable women mentioned are: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Ashley Biden Chelsea Clinton Ashley Massaro Diana, Princess of Wales Ghislaine Maxwell Gloria Allred Hillary Clinton Ivanka Trump Jill Biden Kamala Harris Lady Victoria Hervey Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway Ariane de Rothschild Melania Trump Michelle Obama Nancy Pelosi Nikki Haley Sarah Ferguson Theresa May Zoe Lofgren Naomi Campbell ... and many more. While appearing in the files doesn't indicate any criminal behavior, the list underscores the staggering breadth of Epstein's connections, touching royalty, politics, Hollywood, and the music world alike. For those watching closely, it's a reminder that even the glittering heights of fame and influence weren't immune to the shadow of Epstein's orbit. read more


Tuesday, February 17, 2026

"If a woman ever wins the presidency it will be after fighting the full might of the Epstein class." This sums it up.


Comments

The United States maintains a military presence in at least 80 countries worldwide, operating roughly 7500 bases.

www.congress.gov

Wouldn't it be great if all the bases were closed and all our troops were lined up along the north and south borders, ten times over.

To think the Constitution requires Congress to consider every two years about a standing army: a check on military power???

www.archives.gov

Erase the memory of every slaveowning signature off the declaration of independence.

www.state.gov

After 5 years, nothing had changed.

Key Areas and Methods of Support
Terrorist Proxies: Iran funds, arms, and trains a network of militias and militant groups, including Hezbollah in LebanonHamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in the Gaza Strip, and the Houthis in Yemen.
Regional Destabilization: Iran utilizes these groups to fight in regional conflicts, such as in Syria and Iraq, and to attack U.S., Israeli, and Saudi Arabian interests.
International Operations: Iran has been implicated in assassination plots and bombings targeting opponents and dissidents in Europe, Turkey, and elsewhere.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC): The Quds Force, an elite unit of the IRGC, is primarily responsible for implementing this foreign policy by providing advanced weaponry, including drones and missiles, to these proxies.
U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Documented Activities
Support for Hezbollah: Iran has provided Hezbollah with significant funding, weapons, and training since its inception in the 1980s, enabling it to attack Israeli and Western targets.
Attacks on Shipping: Iran has supplied the Houthis with weaponry used to attack commercial and naval vessels in the Red Sea.
Assassination Plots: In 2021 and 2022, plots linked to Iranian intelligence were disrupted in the United States and Europe targeting journalists and former U.S. officials.
Kidnapping and Murder: Iran has been accused of targeting dissidents for kidnapping and assassination, including in plots in Albania, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Role in 9/11: The 9/11 Commission Report noted that some of the 9/11 hijackers passed through Iran, with their travel facilitated by Iranian border guards, though it found no evidence of direct Iranian foreknowledge of the attacks.
U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Iran has often denied these allegations, describing their support for these groups as "moral support" for liberation movements fighting against occupation. However, the international community, including the United States, the European Union, and several Arab nations, has continued to sanction Iran for its support of terrorism.
U.S. Department of State (.gov)

The Islamic Republic of Iran: A Dangerous Regime - State Department
Iran's Islamic regime also is the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism. To counter the regime's destabilizing and malign behavior both at home and abroad,

U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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