Bill Mauldin
@greatfausto.bsky.social
Writer of strange tales and truths..
In the past, national security took precedence over “sales”. We made sure our defense was covered before helping allies… apple.news/Aoap-81TYThm...
The soaring demand for Patriot missiles, from the Middle East to Ukraine — NPR
The U.S. and its partners depend on Patriot interceptors to shoot down incoming ballistic missiles. But Russia and Iran are firing their weapons at rates far higher than Patriots can be produced.
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There won’t be a lasting peace “deal” with Iran until Trump is out of office… Iranian leadership only has to look at our neighbors to see that the deals he makes aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on… www.cnbc.com/2026/07/01/t...
U.S. won’t renew USMCA, opening door for negotiations with Canada and Mexico
President Donald Trump's "primary" issue with USMCA centers on America's trade deficits with Canada and Mexico, a senior administration official said.
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TRUE headline - Not content with destroying the Earth, mankind begins littering on the Moon, the first step in creating a 21st century landfill…. apple.news/AxQMW5vPkT2y...
A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon this week. Why is it on a collision course? — Space
The upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon early Wednesday morning (Aug. 5). Here's what put it on this kamikaze course.
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This not only hurts Americans stomachs, but also increases unemployment as retailers lose sales… apple.news/AP6h88UCKQTW...
Over 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP — NPR
SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes.
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As with many cult members, family and friends best put her on “suicide watch” as she’ll be despondent over losing the favor of her idol… apple.news/ACdYk2nLrQQm...
Trump blasts DOJ for dropping reflecting pool vandalism case — USA TODAY
On Friday, July 31, the DOJ said "flawed installation" rushed for America 250 celebrations caused damage to reflecting pool. Trump say his DOJ is wrong.
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What an embarrassment... and he's hitting them with new tariffs (likely unlawfully) to try to bully them into making concessions during their current trade talks.
… Meanwhile here in the states, Republicans are working to make anyone below a million $ net worth perpetual wage slaves and stripping away the educational opportunities that could raise their standard of living 🙄🙄
Looks like RFK Jr is now short selling stock like Trump 😁
It will last until the children start dying like they did in 1974… apple.news/AzavzHjuwQ9O...
America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now? — The Associated Press
The twice-yearly changing of the clocks could be a thing of the past if legislation currently in Congress that calls for permanent daylight time makes it through.
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While Republicans mourn Lindsey Graham, I’m mourning Sam Neill and PISSED that Graham will hog the spotlight from a most talented actor…. apple.news/ANar9nfZ1SL6...
Sam Neill, Actor in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ Dies at 78 — The Hollywood Reporter
The pride of New Zealand and Australia also starred in ‘My Brilliant Career,’ ‘Dead Calm,’ ‘In the Mouth of Madness,’ ‘The Final Conflict’ and ‘Event Horizon.’
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I will venture to say this will be labeled an “assassination” by Iran to encourage a ground invasion, but was actually perpetrated by Trump admin or Israel to further their war agenda … thoughts?🤔🤷♂️ apple.news/A8Sh591QqTWK...
Lindsey Graham Dead After Brief And Unexpected Illness, His Office Says — HuffPost
The Republican senator from South Carolina passed away Saturday evening “from a brief and sudden illness.” No additional details were provided.
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Just another idiot who destroyed their standing, in service of a guy who would never do the same in return apple.news/A9fopBHi_TPC...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Set to Pay Price For Folarin Balogun Ban Decision — GIVEMESPORT
Infantino is set to pay the price after FIFA suspended Balogun's one-man ban following US President Donald Trump's intervention
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Looks like Trump is a losing jinx for everything he touches…. Serves us right for cheating apple.news/APA0BgAq4Rla...
Opinion | So it’s Trump 1, Belgium 4 – and the world rejoices. Nothing like failed chicanery to bring us together, is there? — Guardian US
Joy is unbounded and when it dies down perhaps the guilty will be held to account for cheating and facilitation: perhaps they won’t. Still, enjoy the moment, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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Presumably her advice for young women is to marry old Republican men twice their age 🙄😡😡 apple.news/AKsaydslSQUi...
Karoline Leavitt Blames Gen Z 'Laziness' For Frustration Over Rising Prices — HuffPost
The White House press secretary turned on her own generation in an appearance on Fox News.
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This douche doesn’t even honor his own “deals”. 🙄🙄 apple.news/ArlcBJYUCRKO...
U.S. won’t renew USMCA, opening door for negotiations with Canada and Mexico — CNBC
President Donald Trump's "primary" issue with USMCA centers on America's trade deficits with Canada and Mexico, a senior administration official said.
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Whoever drew this, they are right on the money. This is the truth. They divide us and then they conquer. It has worked for them for years they will never stop doing it unless we all team up together against them.
This is America under Trump…. Ranked as one of the less liked nations in the world
BREAKING NEWS - Nickelodeon announces plans to open new theme park on the National Mall to take advantage of all the free green slime provided by Trump Administration
Trump will probably offer a full pardon and a payment from his “terrorist reimbursement fund” apple.news/Ah5GlYUKsTdW...
Feds won't seek death penalty in plea deal with man accused of killing top Minnesota Democrat — The Associated Press
U.S. prosecutors say they will not seek the death penalty as part of a plea agreement with the man charged in the political assassinations of the top Democrat in the Minnesota House along with her hus...
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