Author: Michael
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The “Red White and Blueland” Smoke Screen
What conservatives don’t want you to know is that they believe the ice caps are melting. Russia knows this too and has been building new shipyards along its northern border to take advantage of the year-round shipping that this will provide. This route is called the Northern Sea Route (NSR). What we’ve spent generations achieving… Read more
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Trump’s Second Term Echos the Warning in Revelations
There is a reason why some of Trump’s fundamentalist Christian followers are not particularly concerned with the current breakdown of the federal system: they are awaiting the rapture. The concept of living out eternity on Earth as one of the chosen few is likened to a drug. The similarities between current events and some interpretations… Read more
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Deprogramming The MAGA Cult
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and brainwashing use similar methods to rewire the brain to achieve a change in thinking. Both are somewhat controversial. While CBT is guided by a therapist, it is largely performed by the subject on themselves. Brainwashing, on the other hand, is carried out by a controlling person or group through various… Read more
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If it Walks Like a Duck
The Ricketts Family, Political Influence, and Nebraska’s Senate Shake-Up In January 2023, significant political movements took place that highlighted the Ricketts family’s influence in Nebraska and beyond. One of the most notable events was Ben Sasse’s resignation from his Senate seat in Nebraska. Sasse stepped down on January 8, 2023, to assume the position of… Read more
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Fighting Back Pays Off
1. Federal Courts Blocking DOGE’s Access to Treasury Department Payment Systems: A federal judge has temporarily limited DOGE’s access to the U.S. Treasury’s payment systems. This decision came after concerns were raised about DOGE’s attempts to halt funds to agencies like the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which provides humanitarian aid globally. Critics argue… Read more
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A Day of Protest 2/5
On February 5, 2025, a series of coordinated protests are planned across all 50 U.S. states, organized by the 50501 Movement—standing for “50 states, 50 protests, one day.” These demonstrations aim to express opposition to President Donald Trump’s recent policies and executive orders, particularly those related to immigration and the pardoning of January 6 participants.… Read more
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Call Your Representatives
Today, while reading through comments on Reddit, I was reminded of the power of calling your representatives to make your voice heard. This point was also emphasized during a meeting my wife and I attended over the weekend with Indivisible Nebraska. Although you may only reach a staffer when you call, those conversations matter. Calls… Read more
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Take Care of Number One
If you are feeling overwhelmed in these challenging political times, you are not alone. While the election results may reflect a close divide, it remains uncertain how many voters were disenfranchised or simply disengaged. Additionally, the full impact of upcoming policy changes is yet to be seen. People react to such changes in different ways—some… Read more
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Winner-Take-All vs. Congressional District System
Nebraska’s Electoral College Debate: Winner-Take-All vs. Congressional District System Nebraska has once again found itself at the center of a heated political debate over its unique method of allocating Electoral College votes. As one of only two states—alongside Maine—that do not use a winner-take-all system, Nebraska currently awards two electoral votes to the statewide popular… Read more
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The Assault on Black History Month
The Republican Party and the Setback in Equal Rights: A Critical Examination In recent years, the Republican Party has increasingly been at the center of debates regarding civil rights, voting rights, and racial equality in the United States. While the party historically played a crucial role in the abolition of slavery and the passage of… Read more