Expected attendance for the 2026 Great American State Fair was hyped in the multi‑million range (roughly 9–13 million total visits), but early days suggest it may end up closer 5–10% of that.
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"First, they fascinate the fools. Then, they muzzle the intelligent." PNW | If you stand for nothing, what will you fall for?
There would be no war in Iran if literally any one else was President.
When people hide their identity in groups, responsibility fades. From masked warriors to riot police and fictional stormtroopers, anonymity fuels conformity and moral disengagement—making it easier to act without guilt or self-recognition.
Why doesn’t DJT want the Epstein files released? Very unpopular opinion especially with nothing to hide.
Brace yourself! 😭 “Terrible news” for red America: Progressive candidates swept Tuesday’s elections—NYC got a democratic socialist mayor, VA & NJ elected pro-choice, pro-housing governors. Turns out voters tried “woke-free” America & said “nah, we’re good.” Woke’s back 🎉✨
Four minutes between the order being given to launching nuclear weapons. And that is why ten people who have had that responsibility came out and said they would not trust Donald Trump with the nuclear codes or to have his finger on the nuclear button. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-369...
Hillary Clinton: Nuclear Launchers Would Not Trust Donald Trump with Codes | NBC News
YouTube video by NBC News
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No one is above the law. Trigger happy cops need to be removed from duty. Give them desk jobs. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Illinois deputy found guilty of murder for shooting Sonya Massey after she called 911
Sean Grayson shot Massey in her home after confronting her about how she was handling pot of hot water
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It’s almost like we hired Trump to stress-test democracy — to see if it could break, just so we’d learn how to make it stronger.
Do not discount or underestimate how important it is that they are attempting (however unsuccessfully) to cover their asses, legally-speaking.
‘We Deeply Regret These Errors’: DOJ Walks Back Key Evidence In Defense of Trump’s Portland Deployment
Read more here.
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Most of human misery isn’t caused by rational decisions, but rationalized decisions. In other words I did this bad thing that you can’t because of how I’ve rationalized it.
You can’t reason someone out of a position that they weren’t reasoned into initially.
Inflation is surging while jobs vanish—America teeters on the edge of full-blown stagflation. Trump’s tariffs, uncontrolled deficit spending, and Fed pressure are igniting price shocks and choking growth, threatening to collapse middle-class stability and markets. www.forbes.com/sites/eriksh...
Inflation Is Rising, Employment Is Sinking, Stagflation May Be Coming
It’s a situation notably last seen in the 1970s. Stagflation is tenacious, disrupting, and difficult to battle as it combines two normally opposing forces.
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Even if she can run another great campaign, with experience behind her, is America ready for a black female president? Sadly, I’m not so sure.
The U.S. national debt has soared past $38 trillion—rising by $1 trillion since Aug., the fastest increase outside the pandemic. Despite Trumps “genius” policies, debt, inflation, and borrowing costs are surging—clear evidence that his economic policies aren’t working. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
U.S. hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic
This rapid debt accumulation is the fastest outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the debt having reached $37 trillion in August.
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Why is Argentina getting 20 billion dollars, no questions asked, while over 20 million Americans healthcare costs are about to skyrocket?
Hey Democratic leadership. Here is the message, and it's the ONLY message. Full stop.
Behavior is just an epiphenomenon, a means of getting copies of genes into the next generation.
Tides are turning however Dems still need significant change. Build a great message and take it home. Take it to red states. Build on this momentum!
He is the enemy to the United States. The “majority” that elected him don’t want him anymore. Unfortunately their elected officials don’t have a spine to do anything about it, which will be to their demise.