WorriedNoodle

Ditto. You are cherry picking data. Why not look at the charts of the DXY from 2001 to 2008 when another Republican took control that the world laughed at.

The comment is obscenely oversimplified on many levels, but you won't care so this is addressed to others to expose your misguided thoughts, not to you. Global Health Impacts U.S. Interests: Foreign aid for health, like funding for disease prevention, benefits the U.S. by reducing global pandemics that could spread domestically. For example, unchecked diseases abroad (e.g., Ebola, HIV) can become U.S. public health threats. Aid stabilizes regions, reducing migration and security risks. Moral and Leadership Role: As a global leader, the U.S. has historically supported humanitarian efforts, which enhances its soft power and influence. Cutting aid could erode this, weakening alliances and increasing global instability, which affects U.S. interests. Corruption Oversimplification: While corruption exists, the claim that "much of the money is creamed off" ignores mechanisms like oversight, audits, and direct program funding (e.g., PEPFAR) that ensure aid reaches intended recipients. Many programs bypass corrupt systems, delivering vaccines, medicines, and training effectively. Economic Misconception: Foreign aid is a tiny fraction of the U.S. budget (less than 1%), yet it saves millions of lives. The Lancet study likely highlights how cuts could lead to preventable deaths from diseases like malaria or tuberculosis, which aid effectively targets. The comment dismisses this impact without evidence. Ignoring Data: The comment lacks empirical support. Studies, like those from The Lancet, use rigorous modeling to estimate deaths from reduced aid. Dismissing this as not the U.S.'s responsibility ignores evidence of aid’s effectiveness and the interconnections of global health. The comment oversimplifies a complex issue, ignores global interdependence, and dismisses data-driven findings without counter-evidence.

This is global markets letting the US know what it thinks of the current government and management of its economy. The obscene budget bill that takes from the poor and gives to the rich part of the equation. Three and a bit more years of dollar falling to come. Trump is a master of bankrupting his businesses.

On the other hand, mRNA vaccines have been extensively studied, with over 13 billion doses administered globally by August 2024, credited with saving millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Critics, including Malhotra and Kennedy, point to rare side effects like myocarditis, but these are heavily outweighed by the vaccines’ benefits, according to peer-reviewed data. The claim appears driven by anti-vaccine sentiment rather than substantiated policy moves. Always cross-check such claims with primary sources like CDC or FDA statements.

Like a soused thug at a bar who sees everything in black and white before throwing insults as other viewpoints and asking differing opinions to step outside, this oversimplifies a complex geopolitical issue into a black-and-white narrative, which can be dangerous. It ignores nuances like Iran's internal dynamics, regional alliances, and the broader consequences of military action. Such polarized views risk escalating tensions and misrepresenting motives, as global events involve layers of history, culture, and strategy that defy simplistic "good vs. evil" framing.

President Trump could potentially be impeached for bombing Iran without congressional approval, as it may violate the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress the sole power to declare war (Article I, Section 8). The War Powers Resolution of 1973 further requires presidential notification to Congress within 48 hours of military action and limits such actions to 60-90 days without congressional authorization.

Even a brief absence like both parents using the restroom simultaneously would typically be considered negligent under most child protection laws, especially with such a young child. The fact that the child managed to lock themselves in demonstrates exactly why these laws exist in most countries - young children can inadvertently create dangerous situations very quickly. When we had young children in Thailand the thought of ever leaving them unattended for a moment was unimaginable though I doubt the laws cover such idiocy by the parents judging by the news report that does not even broach the subject.

Let's guess, another conspiracy theorist stuck in an echo chamber of misinformation?

What about when people are being disappeared without due process as reported of the actions of ICE, where do you sit on that and destroying things?

When governments resort to military force without exhausting all peaceful options first on its own cities, it’s usually seen as an abuse of power and a violation of human rights.

Sean is dead.

Is the main point of your many posts that not everyone is a clever cloggs like yourself? That's the vibe I get, not pretty.

I didn't miss that at all thanks. You seemed to have missed my point however.

This is a bizarre post that only reflects on you as stupid. Why are you denigrating your own wife on a public forum? Is this how you get your kicks?

The art of the shakedown. Partnerships like this, who needs enemies?