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George Lilly's avatar

Sounds like a RINO. "I support President Trump but" let me tell you about the things I think he's doing wrong. I can get this on the major news networks, CNN and CNBC.

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GM's avatar

Yup. That's what happened after his 2016 term,the propaganda machine said that he was mean the way he talked and they all fell in line and we got Joe Biden for 4 years,I mean the Auto Pen,who destroyed our country economically and by allowing millions of unvetted criminals in our country.

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Al X. Griz's avatar

I always try to support the president and will be keen to point out policies which I believe are not in our country’s best interests. I am a registered independent voter.

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TheotokosAppreciator's avatar

You know it's possible to say you support someone and yet also disagree with their stances on specific issues. As for "being a RINO", If I *did* for some reason support Trump, but condemned his lax position on abortion bans, perhaps it may constitute a "RINO" to you for being a pragmatism who disregards principle for political achievements, but for any other person with conviction they simply value something greater.

Truly, why are you so upset that Trump isn't being showered with praise here? Is he God? Does he deserve worship?

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GM's avatar

Same old folks who aren't in it for the long run. Have faith. The Beat is yet to come

What about those treasonous Dems???????

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GM's avatar

Keep your Friends close but your enemies closer.

All goes back to the Las Vegas shooting and they were trying to kill the Saudi Leader,who in turn owa his life to Trump.

That is why Trump received the sword dance during his first term.

The use of non Caucasians has started after BLM and DEI programs and has extended into movies and TV shows

Anyway they aren't even producing movies in Hollywood or the US as it's too expensive. They mostly film in Europe now.

Anyway the Somalias TPS has ended as of yesterday.

and Omar is not happy.

BO is a Muslim and that's why Christians were targeted during his term.

And moving on to Sports programs,they have all gone to paid Subscriptions via streaming. Which started years ago during the World Cup. FIFA has to make money somehow.

Find someone you can share their password with. That's how it's done.

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L. Angel's avatar

Muslims don't hate Christians, but if some do, can you blame them after reading this filth? Obama, while problematic, is not Muslim.

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Tom Fitzgerald's avatar

Dear L. Take a few hours and read the Quiran. Read it again. It specifically calls for the enslavement and/or death of Christians and others who do not instantly proclaim the Islamic 'faith.'

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GM's avatar

Are you familiar with the Muslim culture to make such a statement? And yes BO is a Muslim

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L. Angel's avatar

I know Muslims and they do not hate Christians. They respect Jesus. I'm sure they hate that our government has been killing their people for year though and we should all despise that.

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GM's avatar

Like Jewish people that think Jesus was a prophet but not the Messiah. They are hoping for a different Messiah.

Yet Muslims blew up the World Trade Center because they thought that the Would have the seven Virgins after the sacrifice of blowing themselves up and killing thousands of people.

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GM's avatar

Really. Whether they respect him or not,they don't assimilate and will never respect Christian heritage of our country.

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L. Angel's avatar

Are they the only people who don't respect Christian heritage?

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GM's avatar

Look at Europe.

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GM's avatar

They don't assimilate into society.

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DLDawson's avatar

Interesting article, lots of happenings and chaos swirling in the fog of war.

Qatar, like many other nations in the past, is receiving direct military training on how to operate and maintain the weapon systems purchased from the US government. While Qatar has a sketchy past with the terrorist groups that have been running amok across the mid east for the past decades, they have begun to change their ways, as Trump is melding a coalition of countries together to bring peace to Israel & the region via The Abraham Accors. He’s got Bibi boxed in.

Yes, Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa was welcomed at the White House…Yes, the former leader of ISIS, has also pivoted to the get along to go along coalition in the mideast plan for peace. PS…ISIS, AL-SHABAAB, Al-Nusra, Al-Qaeda , et al, are the many head of the same Muslim Brotherhood snake.

And, Jamal Khashoggi wrote 19 opinion columns for The Washington Post’s Global Opinions…biweekly pieces critiquing Saudi policies, regional politics, and press freedom in the Arab world. He was not a staff writer, instead, a contributing columnist (guest), began contributing in 2017 after fleeing Saudi Arabia due to fears of arrest. The guy comes from a gun running family…his uncle, Adnan Khashoggi, was a notorious international arms dealer…Network of Contacts: his Rolodex included CIA operatives, Swiss bankers, and “gun runners,” highlighting his deep ties to shadowy figures in global arms circle…

PS…while fighting the DS on many fronts, Trump is working to eradicate the terrorist organizations here at home & abroad…the silent war on terror continues…

https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/11/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-begins-process-to-designate-certain-muslim-brotherhood-chapters-as-foreign-terrorist-organizations-and-specially-designated-global-terrorists/

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Pat Fish's avatar

Adnan Khashoggi built the mansion on "eyelash hill" that dominates the skyline above Las Positas with the palm trees.

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DLDawson's avatar

can see it from my deck…😎

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Mark Shevitz's avatar

I think our President has many of us uneasy with some of our new ‘friends’ as he is making deals faster than Monty Hall. I think he has learned half of the motto on my coffee cup “trust” we are all hoping that he will apply the remainder of this motto, “but verify”. He in under a year has changed the global dialogue on most geo political issues, and domestically is enforcing our immigration laws and overhauling our tax code. My fear is his eyes are bigger than our budget.

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GM's avatar
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Do you not remember the Sword Dance during his First term. You all don't understand that he is the true leader of the world.

Did he not make peace with Israel?? Is a peace deal in the making with Ukraine and Russia?

Don't listen to the propaganda or the polls. That is a psychological way they are manipulating people.The only way they can win and have won

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L. Angel's avatar

Israel broke the ceasefire and Trump doesn't care. Where were the ramifications?

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GM's avatar

Hostages were r leases and the government shouldn't and doesn't tell us what they are doing militarily.

We don't know to answer your question?After it happens,you'll know

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GM's avatar

Did you read the ceasefire agreement and know the context or is that just a personal opinion. Seems to me one of the biggest part of the ceasefire was to release the hostages dead or alive and that has been done.

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Pat Fish's avatar

I used to be a Peace and Freedom Party kind of gal, not playing on either wing of the political bird. Then to my astonishment I switched to Republican so I could vote in the primary that saw Trump elected the first time. And being staunchly America First I have stuck with Trump because the alternative was so abysmal. But now, I have switched my party registration preference to the American Independent. Apparently this does NOT mean you are an "independent" voter, it is an actual 3rd party, the one that endorsed RFK Jr in California so that he could get on the ballot. If you want to state that you are an "independent' thinker you have to list "no party preference" as your party. Sigh. I'm sending a message to the Republican Party that I'm done with rhinos, feel betrayed by so many of Trump's recent priorities, and can no longer say that I support the actions of a Government that increasingly seems off the rails.

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Al X. Griz's avatar

I find Trump’s unabashed love for Big Pharma and AI (tech bros) to be quite concerning.

Will dishing out $2K checks to folks solve any of the country’s economic woes?

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DLDawson's avatar

Trump talks to EVERYBODY & treats them all with respect, knowing that he will squeeze each & all for the betterment of the country…I expect taxpayers will receive 5-figure dividend checks from USG via the Sovereign Wealth Fund, once the economy gets back on its feet & then booms…

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Pat Fish's avatar

Big Pharma and the insurance companies are a national tragedy, the threat of medical debt hangs over every citizen and the shameful insult of giving free medical to alien immigrant illegals is a slap in the face of every taxpayer. I'll wager that it will be the rare recipient of the $2,000 check that doesn't immediately slap it into credit card debt to try to escape the endless usury of their paying for essentials with debt. Like the Nation is.

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Al X. Griz's avatar

You might want to re-read my reply. I think we agree.

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Pat Fish's avatar

I view continued support of the pharmaceutical industry instead of calling them out with prosecutions for creating the mRNA bioweapon as evidence of him being incapable of admitting that he has ever made a mistake. Continuing the mandatory childhood vaccination schedule that forces participation in substances that in some children may be causing tragic regression. Continuing sending weapons and support to Ukraine, long known as the most corrupt country in Europe, and not insisting on accountability for past expenditures there. Funding the genocide in Gaza as part of a national Israel First policy. Ignoring the scandal of the Child Protective Services that is profiting off a broken and tragic foster care and adoption system that funnels children into abuse and traffics them into sex slavery. Calm down Pat, slow down. How about not closing Guantanamo, that exists to our eternal shame. And the Epstein videos as well as the "files" that were all seized. Hell, I could go on. Maybe I will at the upcoming SB Current party if you introduce yourself to me. I'll be the one with the service dog. No pseudonyms for me.

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DLDawson's avatar

Trump knows all about your listed concerns, and accountability is coming…timing is everything…

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Scott Wenz's avatar

Interesting article.

While it brings to mind contradictions, where is the comparison of the minority party and that game of selling by presidents O & B?

And where is the issue in the late now tarnished State of Calif. where more has been done to sell the top offices for just over a decade.

And the game goes on.

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John Thomas's avatar

That deflection doesn't make it any less troublesome, though, does it?

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L. Angel's avatar

The day before thanksgiving and the article is Islamophobic hateful trash telling us we should hate and distrust Muslims. Sorry, but I call bullshit on this sentence "Through learned distrust via Christian teachings and study of history, I tend to keep my distance from Muslims." Christian teachings are not to "distrust Muslims" and I'd love to know which so-called Christian church taught him this. I am doubtful that he had Christian upbringing at all. What an inspiring Thanksgiving message for us, thanks.

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GM's avatar

The Obama administration is known to have supported the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood in the Middle East following the 2011 Arab uprisings, marking a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy. This engagement aimed to promote political reform but has been criticized for its consequences, including instability in several countries

BO is a proud and card carrying member of the Muslim Brotherhood.

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L. Angel's avatar

What does that have to do with my comment here though? But since you made it, what was the "significant shift in U.S. foreign policy" in favor of Muslims, because our military was still killing them under Obama?

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GM's avatar

During his tenure we have an influx of Somalis in MN and in Congress where Omar was elected.

Put the pieces together to see the truth.

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GM's avatar

In response to BO wasn't A Muslim. Hate to tell you if you search the Internet there are photos of him with the Brotherhood.

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L. Angel's avatar

You might want to respond to the correct comment then. This is getting confusing. I didn't write that here.

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GM's avatar

It can be. Ok

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David Puu's avatar

Tough being the proverbial "canary in a coal mine", Al. (We all know what happens to them) Thanks for taking the plunge on this asphyxiating list of challenges. I know that it really is a partial compilation.

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rita murdoch's avatar

I dont even know where to start. Why are we allowing this? I voted for Trump but I am wondering why in the world id this good for America????

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Burton H Voorhees's avatar

Excellent travel suggestions. Haven't been in the Middle East since ever, but spent two years in Iran in the early 70s and will be visiting Egypt and Morocco next spring. My feeling about Iran is that its support of radical Islamists is geopolitical rather than religious. They don't really have any great love for Arabs. Everyday Persians are very friendly, and very proud of their ancient history. I once teased a friend there about drinking alcohol as a Muslim and he replied that the Persian empire was 2500 years old while Islam was only 1400 so perhaps it was only a passing fad.

I'm not really concerned about Muslims infiltrating and taking over, imposing Sharia law, and so on. That's a radical fringe, I'm more concerned about Christian Nationalists who want to impose their particular beliefs on the rest of us. There's an effect noted by sociologists, that when a group feels threatened by other more powerful groups its response is a reversion to a rigid fundamentalism. In both cases, it's Western secular culture that is seen as the oppressive enemy.

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Burton H Voorhees's avatar

Indeed. In my take, what happened in Iran was that the corruption got so bad that the Shah lost support of the people. He was trying to Westernize the country, but couldn't control the corruption.

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Burton H Voorhees's avatar

The Christian Nationalist don't try to impose beliefs on me, yet. But a good example is the recent Hegseth inspired withdrawal of support from the Boy Scouts.

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Burton H Voorhees's avatar

Not my view, they got hit with sexual predation and had to update. I was a scout, but never made it to Eagle.

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