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@Saffron_Sniper1 Western countries spent decades and a fortune containing the Soviet Union. Then, when it fell, they congratulated themselves, declared victory and left it to the dogs, instead of helping Russia to rebuilt and govern better. Now we're paying a heavy price, again.

Why is no one talking about this? After the Soviet Union collapsed, Russia faced chaos, hyperinflation, and poverty. Then Vladimir Putin came. He stabilized the economy, fixed the crisis, and restored Russia’s strength and pride on the world stage.

@PawlowskiMario They created an environment that spawned two world wars last century and a catastrophic takeover of half the continent by a communist regime. They also cozied up to a fascist regime or two for a while. Other than that.......

You know the basic difference between Europeans and Americans?🇪🇺vs🇺🇸 Most Europeans know more about history, culture, and what is going on in America and its politics than most Americans.

@MorEdge_Insight "According to CNN". That's enough of a warning to question the accuracy of the report.

According to CNN, Iran has reinforced Kharg Island with troops, air defenses, and mines, preparing for a potential US ground operation. US officials warn of high risks, including heavy casualties, due to layered defenses and recent deployments of Iranian MANPADs and anti-armor mines. If that’s the case, how about dropping a few loads of napalm and turning the entire island to glass. Then let the Marines do their thing on the dust and rubble?

@Geniustechw Very few own them. That takes a lot of money and special permits that few are willing to get.

Give me ONE good reason any American should own fully automatic rifles.

@ronsterd89 Antifreeze will feel slippery or oily. If it’s clear water find the a/c condensation drain and clean that.

Passenger side of car has a puddle of water, that’s the only part that’s wet I got into my car today and I noticed this big puddle of water only on the passenger side. It was raining all last night but my windows were up all the way, dashboard is dry, window seal is dry, inside of the door is dry. What could’ve possibly happened?

@ShangguanJiewen @a_windowlicker They were late to the party of modern medicine. After ww2 the outside world brought medical progress to China and things quickly improved.

🇨🇳China is the ONLY modern world power to ascend to its status, in peace. Spain was an empire. France was an empire. The UK was an empire. The USA is an empire. China is a global trading partner. We should learn from China's example. Facts matter.✔️

@a_windowlicker @ShangguanJiewen But they were mostly his own people and few noticed in the outside world. To some that makes it OK.

@ShangguanJiewen Mao would be proud He only murdered, what, 50 mil?

@mamboitaliano__ I’ m too busy looking at my navel to discover the meaning of life.

Ladies, a genuine question out of pure curiosity: Why does First Lady Melania Trump never, ever wear stockings, on any occasion, in any weather, with any outfit? Really, never, never, never Does anyone know the reason? 🇺🇸👠

Nobody is responsible for their own behavior anymore, apparently. Someone must pay. Parents? Of course not. Educators, Hell no. Extrapolate this to any product that uses marketing to increase sales. This is not a tobacco like product that's been blended and promoted to cause harm. Food, pharmaceuticals, major league sports, alcoholic beverages. All can be creatively connected to harmful behavior and the deep pockets in those industries provide the pot at the end of the rainbow.

BREAKING: Tech’s Big Tobacco turning point just happened. A Los Angeles jury just did something no court has done before: it held Meta and Google negligent for how their platforms are designed. Not the content. The systems. Jurors found the companies failed to warn users—specifically children—about risks tied to features like algorithmic recommendations, autoplay, and persistent notifications. This is the first major verdict to treat social media design itself as a potential source of harm. The case centered on a young woman who said years of compulsive use of Instagram and YouTube, beginning in childhood, led to severe mental health consequences, including body dysmorphia, depression, and suicidal ideation. The defense argued her struggles were rooted in prior trauma and that the platforms were not designed to maximize time or addiction. The jury disagreed. This may be the closest thing yet to a “Big Tobacco” turning point for tech—not because of damages alone, but because of the theory of liability. Plaintiffs are increasingly bypassing Section 230 protections by focusing not on user-generated content, but on product design. That shift is important. It opens the door to arguing that engagement systems themselves—recommendation engines, infinite scroll, autoplay—are not neutral tools, but engineered behavioral loops. And courts may now be willing to scrutinize them as such. This verdict won’t stand alone. A federal case involving school districts and families is set for trial this summer. Multiple state actions are ongoing. Some companies have already settled in related cases. Appeals are coming. The legal fight is just beginning. I have covered this case as both a journalist and with my lawyer’s DNA: the direction is now unmistakable: The question is no longer just what users see online. It’s whether the platforms were built in ways that made it hard to look away—and whether that carries legal consequences

@TonyLaneNV Still looks like Humpty Dumpty, but the weight alone isn't why I'd never vote for him.

CHRIS CHRISTIE STEPS OUT AFTER OZEMPIC JOURNEY After 6 months out of the spotlight, he reappears with a noticeable transformation. Some see progress. Others question the approach. Is he preparing for a political run - does he stand a chance? ⬇️ 🇺🇸

@ThrillaRilla369 There were a similar number of casualties but the Korean war was about 3 years versus about 8 for Vietnam. Then compare to WW2, where we had about ten times the dead in about 3 1/2 years and the population was about 110 million vs 340 today. All terrible by any measure.

Does anyone actually remember the Vietnam War? Was it as bad as the stories my uncle used to tell us

@MarcusH_01 That process took a little over 70 years and much of the violence happened internally in a closed society. Well before the internet and news didn't get out easily in a tightly controlled society. Same reason why much of the Nazi and Japanese atrocities stayed hidden for years.

Genuinely wtf how did one side of the Cold War just completely die without any mass violence or anything Like I know the whole historical context but it’s still WILD to me that the Soviet Union and entire Eastern Bloc just peacefully died

@StewiesBarf @DesireeAmerica4 The annual inflation increases are much less than real inflation so most people need a lot more than they think if they take it at 62. Keep working.

@DesireeAmerica4 You need to factor in the taxes on the payments while you are still working. How much at age 62 do you actually get to keep.

The biggest gamble of your life? Social Security. ​The system tells you to wait. Take it at 62: $1,800/mo. Wait till 70: $3,000/mo. ​Sounds like a no-brainer, right? Run the math. To actually profit from waiting, you have to live past 82. The average US life expectancy? 79. ​With the garbage in our food and the stress we carry today, making it to 82 is a massive bet. ​Are you taking the money at 62 and running, or holding out for the bigger check?

@DesireeAmerica4 You have need to factor in taxes, especially if you're still working or have any other income. That makes early withdrawal much less appealing for most. The real payback window is much shorter for most people.

@buperac Velocity.

So you mean to tell me, an airplane can go right through the World Trade Center that had steel structure beams of 4 inch plate every 40” using 12 different grades of steel with a yield strength of 100,000 psi but if the same plane were to run into a firetruck on a runway the plane is completely destroyed. Got it!

@A_M_R_M1 Fake post, statement never made. Other than that..............

🚨 Breaking News: Russian Defense Minister: Yes, what we are saying is true: Iran possesses an offensive missile system that the United States does not have. There are highly advanced missiles that have not yet been used. Iran has a stockpile of missiles capable of destroying the entire Middle East, not just Israel. We call on the United States and Israel to immediately stop the war and declare the military operation against Iran a failure. Otherwise, the losses and damage will be a surprise. That is all.

@GeraldoRivera Meaning what, exactly? You’re President. Still sitting on your hands?

If Iran shot a missile 2500 miles to Diego Garcia… And if Iran has access to the missing or buried 440 kg of enriched uranium, them acquiring an ICBM still may not be ‘imminent’ but maybe it’s too close for comfort, especially in Europe.

@lady_valor_07 Start with ear protection.

It’s 2:43 AM and someone just broke into your home. Which one will you choose?

Yes. Many people confuse the Department of Education with the actual day to day instruction, or even the schools. The DOE only started in the Carter Administration. It is a policy setting agency that also administers funding. The annual budget is a bit over $100 billion and bothsides disagree with large but different areas.

Question for MAGA from a liberal woman. "Hi, I'm just wondering if you guys who voted for Trump — did you vote for the Department of Education to be dismantled? Because that's what he's doing right now. MAGA?

@Motorsport Not even close to the same thing. More like having a runner in a 10K slow down and walk part of the way while running in other parts due to their equipment.

IMSA's main radio announcer called out those criticizing F1's new regulations. 👀