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'The overwhelming threat to the well-being of people around the world is the US Empire.  We need to use this situation to confront not only Trump and the Empire, but the Democrats acquiescence and projection of this.  We can either stand with the people of the world, or the Empire:  there is no alternative.;..from CounterPunch..#Empire..#endlesswars..

'The reality is that the US Empire is dying.  The economic foundation of the empire—which is absolutely crucial to its existence—is fast falling.  As of March 13, 2026, the National Debt is at $38.8 trillion, and increasing fast: it was less than one trillion dollars (actually $908 billion or $ .9 trillion) when Ronald Reagan took office in 1981:  it has grown approximately $37 trillion in the 45 years since then.  (The $ .9 trillion debt took 192 years to accumulate.)  This debt is approximately 120% of Gross National Product, which means even if every American didn’t get paid or investments realized, we could not eradicate it in a year!  This also means that any economic growth we’ve had since 1981 has been based on writing “hot checks,” not substantive economic production:  it’s bullshit. The reality is that we cannot take care of Americans, or good people in the world, no matter what we’re told.  Capitalism has failed, and it’s not coming back.  We have to reject imperialism in all of its manifestations and create a new economic system that takes care of all of us around the globe while rejecting domination in all forms.'..from Counterpunch..#Empire #capitalism..#endlesswars..

Never in history have people less qualified had more destructive power

'A coalition of states is suing the Environmental Protection Agency under the Trump administration for repealing the 2009 “endangerment finding,” which established that greenhouse gases threaten public health. The lawsuit argues the rollback is illegal and undermines the legal basis for major US climate regulations. Officials and experts warn the move could weaken protections against pollution and worsen climate-related health and environmental impacts.'..from Aaron Parnas substack #Trump..#MAGA..#climatecrisis..#crime..

'Tennessee Republicans advanced a bill that would require healthcare providers to report detailed data on gender-affirming care—including dates, location, and medical history—to the state, with the information compiled into a public report. Critics warn the measure could effectively create a publicly accessible registry of transgender individuals and raise serious concerns about medical privacy and safety'..from Aaron Parnas substack..#Trump..#MAGA..#LGBTQ..#crime..

'According to the New York Times, the Trump administration plans to move the federal student loan portfolio—worth about $1.7 trillion—from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury. The shift is part of a broader effort to dismantle the Education Department by redistributing its functions across agencies rather than eliminating it outright'...from Aaron Parnas substack..#Trump..#MAGA..#DeptEducation..#whitenationalism..#fascism

'Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she was asked to leave a Little Rock restaurant after staff told her security detail that her presence made employees uncomfortable. The restaurant said it made the decision to support staff and guests, noting concerns grew as her security presence became more visible'..from Aaron Parnas substack..#Arkansas..#MAGA..#whitenationalism..#fascism..

'Mark Warner is questioning a reported $10 billion fee the Trump administration is collecting from investors as part of a deal allowing TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. He is seeking details on how the fee was negotiated, its legality, and how the funds will be used, raising concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest.'..from Aaron Parnas substack..#Trump..#TikTok..#grift..#corruption..

'Kash Patel told lawmakers that recently dismissed FBI agents were fired for ethical violations, amid scrutiny over whether the terminations—linked to investigations involving Donald Trump—were politically motivated'..from Aaron Parnas substack #FBI..#MAGA..#corruption..#Trump..

'At a House intelligence hearing, Tulsi Gabbard declined to say whether she agreed with claims by Joe Kent that Iran posed no imminent threat or that Israel pushed the US into war, but said she was concerned by his statements blaming Israel'...from Aaron Parnas substack..#Empire..#WarForIsrael..#Iran..#crime..

'Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that while there are signs of “cracks” in the Iranian regime, its collapse is not guaranteed and it may survive the ongoing war. He emphasized that weakening Iran’s capabilities remains the primary goal, even if regime change does not occur.'..from Aaron Parnas substack..#Empire..#WarForIsrael..#Iran..#crime..

'Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said Europe’s major naval powers will not escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict, stressing there will be no deployment without a ceasefire and broader multilateral agreement'...from Aaron Parnas substack..#Empire..#WarForIsrael..#Iran..#crime

'The U.S. war with Iran has likely cost tens of billions of dollars, with early Pentagon estimates putting spending at over $11 billion in just the first week and roughly $1 billion per day, meaning total costs could plausibly approach or exceed $25 billion as the conflict continues, though no official cumulative figure has been confirmed.'..from Aaron Parnas substack..#Empire..#WarForIsrael..#Iran..#crime

'An ABC News analysis found that Iranian drones and missiles have struck at least 10 radar sites used by the U.S. and its allies, with satellite imagery suggesting some attacks successfully damaged sensitive missile-defense systems. The strikes highlight the vulnerability of these high-value systems and could reduce early warning capabilities, though the full extent of the damage remains unclear'..from Aaron Parnas substack #Empire..#WarForIsrael..#Iran..#crime

John Mearsheimer: Trump's War Is STRATEGIC DISASTER W/ No End In Sight(video)..#Trump..#Empire..#WarForIsrael..#Iran..#crime youtu.be/kt07HqyZXm0?si…

IRAN STRIKES ISRAEL’S HAIFA OIL REFINERY, DOWNS F-35 JET IN RETALIATORY ATTACKS(video)..#IranIsraelWar youtu.be/qiBhOI47UIU?si…

US F-35(cost 100 million) damaged by Iranian fire makes emergency landing, sources say..#Empire..#WarForIsrael..#Iran..#crime

Joe Kent story(video)..#JoeKent..#Trump..#MAGA..#WarForIsrael..#Iran..#crime..youtube.com/watch?v=P9H7IK…