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@democracynow @chehayebk What if they occupied it, invested in it, and made it what Beirut used to be? Then backed out.

A 10-day ceasefire has begun in Lebanon, but major questions remain over what happens next. Israel says it will not withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon. Many "fear this could lead to some sort of long-term, even permanent occupation," says @chehayebk.

@jasonrantz Make it truly free upfront. Students pay X% of their salary for Y years back to the school. X & Y set by college + major. Aligns incentives perfectly —

UW promises debt-free college in new strategic plan but has absolutely no way to fund it: Jason Rantz seattlered.com/seattle-red/ja…

@elonmusk Yes. The interesting thing is the absolute number of ppl living in extreme poverty had remained constant.

Yes

@steve_hanke So... With friends like that who needs enemies?

According to a new POLITICO poll, more Europeans view the U.S. as a BIGGER THREAT than China. TRUMP = MASTERCLASS IN HOW TO MAKE ENEMIES.

When my wife was 14 she was denied access to the USA. Her 5 brothers and sisters were all doctors here in the states and they told her one had to come back before she could go denying her a student & visitor Visa. Her father had died and her mother had a bad heart but got an appointment at the American embassy. A short black lady hugged her mother and said she will work it out but it will take time. Since she had been denied the other two Visas a year later she came to the US with a green card!

There used to be a rumor floating around among Iranians: that as part of the Nuclear Deal, Obama quietly handed out 3,500 green cards to regime officials and their families. At the time I thought it sounded crazy. But now with so many children of top regime figures, professors, researchers, lobbyists, comfortably living in the U.S. on green cards, it doesn’t sound like a rumor anymore. It actually feels real. I came to America on a student visa. I had to go through an entire month of security clearances, background checks, interviews, the whole process. There’s zero chance these people got here through normal channels. No way. Something smells off.

@Mylovanov Oh My Goodness! That team had had more RESULTS in 1 yr than Hilary's whole staff in 4!

Hodges: My sense is that Trump trusted his gut instinct. But this is how mistakes happen: the people handling negotiations were his son-in-law and his real estate friend, not professional diplomats, and sycophantic cabinet officials were never going to push back. 1/

@woot a week later you haven't shipped!

"#IranWar I asked Google’s #GeminiAI about the internet blackout in Iran. Their response: 'January 8 - A massive shutdown was implemented to suppress large-scale anti-government protests.' What they left out: On Jan 8 & 9 alone, Iranian security forces killed around 22,000 young people (per UN estimates and multiple reports). Many were kids and teens. Gemini’s answer also downplays the timeline — making it sound like a short event when the brutal crackdown and blackout are still ongoing. This is just one of several major inaccuracies in their response. Why is Google’s AI whitewashing the Iranian regime’s massacre? The world needs to see the truth.

@SpeakerJohnson I had a wonderful tour of the Capitol today and met with some of your staff. I'm listening to you tell us about a clean resolution again. Your last clean resolution included (AI) "This was the CR that ended a government shutdown. It went well beyond just funding and quietly amended the federal definition of “hemp” from the 2018 Farm Bill" There are several things wrong with that bill! I can't trust anyone over there. I do think you did the right thing today but I can't trust you with a CR. You're proven yourself untrustworthy.

@realMaalouf Melt or Move. Not too bright for a PhD ..

Muslim woman in France says she cannot find a job even though she has a master’s degree and a PhD. “People in France are too Islamophobic and don’t accept the way I dress. I’m more educated than the majority of people.” Any advice for her?

@jmilei_english We spent 40 days in Argentina Sept/Oct. Great time. Legalize weed! We would have enjoyed the wonderful food more!

Leftists call us heartless, but we lifted 15 million people out of poverty without expropriating anyone. We proved the free market works, and we're making Argentina great again!

@RightScopee My girlfriend from Iran did the same thing! We've been married 41 yrs, 2 mo, & 21 days- but who's counting?

Daughter watches her stepfather get his legal United States citizenship in Texas after all his hard work and effort He came with an American Flag to proudly waive after being handed his official citizenship documents THIS is the right way 🇺🇸 Do you firmly support this? A. Huge Yes B. No IF Yes, Give me a THUMBS-UP👍!! MAKE THIS GO VIRAL ON 𝕏. LET’S GO 👏

@theficouple I have a 2017 Tesla and have not considered what it is worth or not worth in $ but I love the autopilot, I've had 0 maintenance, I've spent 0 time at the gas station, I love the acceleration/exhilaration, I like the overall style and comfort.

When you bought the $50,000 Tesla Model Y to save on gas & maintenance. Then you learned: - It loses 20-35% of its value by year 3 - It loses 55-58% of its value by year 5 So by year 5 you lost $35,000+ of value? ....Congrats on saving ~$1,000/yr on gas.

I hope that outlaws burkas because I hate seeing women trapped in them walking down my sidewalk.

@SenatorBanks I support both initiatives but can't we have bills that don't mingle issues?

The SAVE America Act will keep boys out of girls sports. It’s not fair to girls that radical Democrats want to let boys compete against them. Democrats are going to show the country where they really stand on commonsense issues this weekend! They never learn!

@steve_hanke Yeah .. & he murdered people by demonetizing the 500 and 1000 rupee notes, which were saved by Street vendors everywhere

#IndiaWatch🇮🇳: In 2014, PM Modi set a bold goal: manufacturing at 25% of GDP. More than a decade later, it’s still stuck at ~16%. Easing foreign investment restrictions in capital goods, electronics, and solar cells is GOOD NEWS. MODI = SMARTER THAN YOU THINK.

@Osint613 You can't count!

U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ): "The ‘no quarter’ comment by the SecDef and this ‘just for fun’ remark by the President tells me there was never a clear strategy for this war. And at this point, three weeks in, they are just making up objectives as they stumble along all while our troops are put at risk and Americans are paying for it at the pump."

You should have answered the question in Munich about parliamentary constitutional monarchy, "while in brainstorming everything is on the table, I can't imagine a monarchy in this millennium. I would love to be ambassador to the US". Iran should dismantle their army ENTIRELY and enter into an agreement whereby neighboring and European countries will come to their aid in the event of an attack. Then you can devote all of your energy to productive efforts.

Dear compatriots, Our nation is wealthy, talented, and proud, yet our people have been impoverished due to the corruption, incompetence, and reckless adventurism of the Islamic Republic. This must come to an end. Today, I present to you five economic goals of the transitional system. These are clear and honest commitments based on the Iran Prosperity Project, aimed at restoring Iran's wealth to its people. This program will be implemented by drawing on the talent and expertise of Iranians. First, the transitional system will free our country's economy from the grip of military and paramilitary forces and economic criminals and return it to citizens and stakeholders. Second, the transitional system will reclaim Iran's wealth that is frozen abroad and return it to Iranian citizens. Third, the Transitional System is committed to spend Iran's wealth for Iranians, instead of spending it for terrorists. This includes rebuilding and modernizing infrastructure, especially the water supply, electricity, and fuel networks across the country. Fourth, the transitional system will dismantle the structures of rent-seeking, institutionalized corruption, and monopolies, and will direct national wealth toward healthcare, education, and the eradication of poverty. And finally, Iran's greatest asset is not oil and gas, it is you. The transitional system will invest in Iran's human capital, connect Iran to the global economy, and restore economic stability, growth, and prosperity to our homeland. These are not empty promises, but commitments of the transitional system for implementation. My pledge to you is that I will stand alongside you in pursuing the realization of this program. Long live Iran, Reza Pahlavi

@amazon @PrimeVideo @FireTV My Fire TV Stick shows 'Video unavailable' with Error Code: DEFAULT and tells me to contact support at amazon.com/ww-av-android-… – but that URL doesn't exist/404s. Can't play anything. Help? #FireTV #PrimeVideo

@Yugocana @honoringronpaul Who's the author of one of the 10 best books I've ever read, and I love the graphic. RèvoLution. The wisdom it had was amazing. Rand is good but he could use a little more wisdom.

If you know who this man is, I want to follow you