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President Putin called this morning to very nicely wish me a Happy Birthday," Trump wrote, adding, "but to more importantly, talk about Iran, a country he knows very well." Evidently Putin told Trump he wants the Iran war to end. He needs all those weapons Iran is using on Israel to attack Ukraine.

Nothing says “America First” like using the Russian flag’s colors to celebrate U.S. Flag Day—at the same time Trump brags about Putin’s sweet birthday call. https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/very-nice-trump-gushes-about-putin-after-his-happy-birthday-phone-call/ar-AA1GIykp?cmp_prftch=2

Interesting statistics. When you dig deeper, the reason the U.S. has a lower average IQ than, say, Australia, is because of: Greater income inequality – poorer children start behind and rarely catch up Healthcare gaps – no universal access means many developmental issues go untreated Uneven school funding – local tax-based funding creates wide disparities in school quality, and limited federal support can’t close the gap Higher child poverty – around 1 in 5 kids live below the poverty line, affecting nutrition and learning Cultural divides – anti-science, anti-intellectual attitudes in parts of the U.S. drag education outcomes down And it seems like Trump is doubling down on the very things that dumb down the nation—to maintain his grip on the gullible.

If she wants something that looks the part for real estate clients but is still manageable for a learner, the Yaris Ativ is the best balance. It has the professional look, a large secure boot for signs and folders, and it’s compact enough to drive and park easily—light steering, good visibility, and stable handling. You also get Toyota’s legendary reliability, low maintenance costs, nationwide service support, and strong resale value. It’s the ideal mix of posh, practical, and learner-friendly. The Yaris Cross and Honda HR-V, being taller and larger SUVs, are harder to drive and park—less forgiving for someone still building confidence

I didn’t forget—because it never happened. Trump’s sanctions didn’t stop Iran’s attacks. And Biden didn’t fund them with “Bidenbucks.” Nice try, but rewriting history doesn’t make it true.

Funny how Trump’s suddenly gone quiet. Not a word about Israel’s strike on Iran—despite likely giving it the nod behind closed doors. So much for the “no war president.” When things get messy, he disappears—then reemerges just in time to blame someone else for the disaster he helped set in motion. His self-imposed two-week deadline for Putin to end the Ukraine war came and went without a peep. And for all the tough talk, he still hasn’t imposed a single sanction.

Rubio’s “unilateral” claim is already falling apart. Israeli official to 'Jerusalem Post': 'There was full and complete coordination with the Americans' 'A senior U.S. intelligence official says the U.S. provided real-time reconnaissance support to Israel before, during, and after the ongoing strikes—using secure channels to coordinate every step'. @AvivaKlompas. You help plan the heist, supply the getaway car, and provide the map—and you’re only a bystander? https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-857590 https://x.com/AvivaKlompas/status/1933343192633782764

I watched The Amateur (2025) - IMDb last night and it was a good though not a great movie. I still found it enjoyable and worthwhile.

There’s good and bad in everyone and everything — the Middle Path, Siddhartha circa 500 BCE.

But let’s be honest—though I know that’s asking a lot in your case. The facts of life—America’s legacy of misery. The Spanish Flu — the deadliest pandemic ever recorded, originated on U.S. soil. The Great Depression — the worst financial collapse the modern world had seen, driven by U.S. tariffs and economic arrogance. The Global Financial Crisis — the 21st century’s most catastrophic market collapse, fueled by U.S. greed and deregulation. Donald Trump — the most unpopular U.S. president on the world stage in modern history. Turns out “American exceptionalism” really just means exceptionally catastrophic—for all of us who have to live with the consequences.

Best to see an ophthalmologist, but often a simple maintenance plan—like regular preservative-free artificial tears—can bring relief. I’ve effectively battled dry eye and allergic conjunctivitis for years, maybe I can help: Duration: Has the tearing lasted more than two weeks? Dryness: Do you feel burning, grit or fatigue in the eyes? Allergy: Any itching or seasonal allergy symptoms? Lids: Notice any crusting or redness along the lash line? Environment: How much screen time, and are you often in air-conditioned, windy or very dry spaces? Dry eye can often stem from tear-film breakup due to lipid-layer deficiency from meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).

You nailed the structural imbalance. What hasn’t been mentioned yet is how temporary and conditional this “deal” really is. According to the Wall Street Journal, China’s rare-earth export licenses come with a six-month expiry—meaning Beijing can revoke or slow-walk them at will. That’s not supply chain security; that’s a ticking clock. Also, Trump’s “55% tariffs” boast? WSJ confirms it’s just a rolled-up number from his old tariffs—no new penalties, no fresh leverage. Even a White House official quietly admitted it’s mostly political packaging. And here’s the kicker: the WSJ reports this is basically the same Geneva framework from March 2025, just reheated in London and dressed up for domestic optics. No structural wins, no new concessions from Beijing—just a tactical pause. This isn’t the Art of the Deal—it’s the art of folding and pretending you won. https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/u-s-and-china-agree-to-get-geneva-pact-back-on-track-695eb5f5 PS: The timing’s no coincidence. Trump’s LA spectacle was meant to distract from the Xi “deal” falling flat—and from another looming humiliation: the quiet failure of his two-week ultimatum to Putin to end the war in Ukraine.

Under the burden-of-proof principle, I have no obligation to disprove your baseless “no ammo” claim. Out of kindness to the less informed, I cited as a source the DoD statutes to support my argument. I’ve already explained it ; I can’t understand it for you! PS: I watch Fox now and then for a laugh—does that cause “brain rot,” or just leave me less informed?

Seems like someone’s got a grip of something……and it’s not reality. Both Marines and Guard are issued live ammo. Marines (Title 10) secure federal sites; Guard (Title 32) assists police. That’s standard DoD protocol. So, are you really claiming that this fascist felon leader doesn’t fantasize about his forces trampling innocent, peaceful protesters?

Seems like someone might be having a 'deranged-fantasy’....... US official tells Fox: the 700 Marines ordered to help in LA have not yet arrived to help control the riots. The Marines will remain at Seal Beach south of Los Angeles and will be undergoing training for a few more days, despite Defense Secretary Hegseth telling lawmakers today that the Marines were trained and ready. "The Marine unit is an infantry unit and needs to learn protocols for use of force in a domestic setting," a U.S. defense official tells Fox News. Earlier this morning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said all the military units on the ground have been fully trained for what will likely be domestic riot control. HEGSETH to House Defense Appropriations Committee: “As far as training all of the units on the ground have been fully trained in their capabilities of what they're executing on the ground. Jennifer Griffin Chief National Security Correspondent for Fox News https://x.com/JenGriffinFNC/status/1932509539875631593

Kimmel reporting from LA......

No one has done more to divide America than Donald Trump—the greatest fomenter of hate between Americans since the days of Robert E. Lee. Trump’s D-Day stunt in L.A. was just a warm-up. On his birthday this Saturday, Trump hijacks a modest Army observance and turns it into his hero Putin’s Kremlin-style military pageantry: 6,500 troops, 150+ armored vehicles, 50+ military aircraft, 175 magnetometers, and 18 miles of fencing—expecting 200,000 attendees, with dissenters pushed to the sidelines. Meanwhile, elsewhere, No Kings—a grassroots revolt against authoritarianism—rises in peaceful defiance, with nearly 2,000 protests planned across the country. Get out the popcorn—1935 Nuremberg Rally meets First Amendment. https://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/trump-warns-plan-protest-parade-celebrating-us-army-122713736

Obviously now, Trump’s own derangement is the thing.

Obama legally deported 3.2 million undocumented immigrants—quietly, without cruelty, violence, or turning it into a media circus. Trump’s LA raids, on the other hand, have involved Marines, flash-bangs, mass arrests, and wall-to-wall news coverage since June 6, 2025. It’s hard not to see it as a planned distraction from: • His messy breakup with Musk and renewed accusations of being Epstein’s wingman • Mounting criticism over the Big Ugly Bill • His failure to deliver peace in Ukraine on day one • A missed 90-day deadline for tariff deals—UK only signed a MOU. • Xi tightening his grip on rare earths while outplaying him on trade • Rising living costs and recession warnings tied to his tariff policies Take your pick.

The Insurrectionist-in-Chief's 'pure hypocrisy'..... https://youtu.be/nuRFeOju_T4

Brandolini’s Law: It takes ten times more effort to refute BS than for you to crank it out—and frankly, you’re not worth the effort. Enjoy your fact-free trolling—I’m not biting.

Try Norway, Grigoryevich! Classic straw man right out of the gate—equating the entire ideology of socialism with Stalinist show trials and Maoist purges is like claiming all Christianity is murderous because of the Spanish Inquisition. Norway’s “murderous socialism,” by the numbers: Metric Norway US Life expectancy 83.1 yrs 79.3 yrs Homicide rate 0.5 / 100 k 6.8 / 100 k Income inequality (Gini) 25 41.8 Happiness rank #7 #24 Childhood poverty rate 8.1 % 20.8 % No hate squads, no forced equality—just universal healthcare, tuition-free universities, Norway’s resource wealth shared by the people (not just the oligarchs) and a murder rate 13× lower than America’s. So, if “socialism can’t exist without violence,” Norway must be doing it wrong—violently outperforming the US on almost every quality-of-life metric.

Great—then Newsom can just announce a 2028 presidential run and enjoy the same immunity the current felon-in-chief used to dodge jail.

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Here are the real numbers, stripped of marketing gloss: Depreciation – An MG ZS electric crossover loses about 50 % of its purchase price in less than three years, roughly 475,000 baht. Solar setup cost – A 5-kilowatt rooftop array costs around 150,000 – 200,000 baht; any “free” electricity only shows up after 5 – 7 years of pay-back time. Annual energy at 20,000 km – The MG ZS electric car costs about 12,000 baht in electricity while say a Toyota Yaris Ativ petrol sedan costs about 46,000 baht in fuel. That is a 2-to-1 gap not 4-to-1. “Lifetime” battery warranty – Skipping a scheduled MG service voids it; read the fine print. Long-life battery, shorter-life car – Even if the battery pack survives 900,000 km, the suspension, electronics, and bodywork will not. Net result: you save roughly 34,000 baht a year on energy but lose well over 120,000 baht a year once depreciation and the cost of a solar array are counted. Bottom line: even with rooftop solar already paid for, the ZS may save tens of thousands in fuel yet still burns well over a hundred-thousand baht in lost value every year—next to, say, a Toyota Yaris Ativ, the maths stays deep in the red.