Trump trading cards now include piece of his 'robe'

Christmas gag gift? Real gift? Does it matter?🤣 Plus, Kate Cox abortion debate, West Virginia coal, stop Wall Street from buying our homes, and more.

Donald Trump trading cards make the PERFECT Christmas gift for Dad, regardless of Dad’s politics!

Dowhatyouretolders, we got you this year! Hate him or love him, this man’s got business cred. According to Forbes, sales on the first two releases of Trump trading cards are $9 million. The 3rd edition, just in time for Christmas, comes with a piece of his robe, i.e. the suit from his Fulton County arrest. Very Jesus-like! Which makes it especially perfect for Christmas. Also could make a great ornament!

via CollectTrumpCards.com

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Judge pauses Trump’s Jan. 6 case amid appeal to toss it

This is apparently good news for Trump, but we’re guessing you can’t keep up with this political show either. Anyway, it’s another trading card picture op. Merry Christmas!

via The Hill / CollectTrumpCards.com

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Honest conversations about abortion

The case of Kate Cox and the importance of difficult discussions.// A debate, discussion and ideas for compromise, something we need desperately in our media today, and one of the many reasons why we believe publications like The Free Press will eventually take the place of the NYT.

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The Free Press

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X video: A very merry, nonbinary Christmas at the White House

And while it’s a bit on the nose for 2023, hey, the Bidens are just keeping up with the times! 🙄Also, we gotta admit, these are damn good tappers.

via FLOTUS on X

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Why liberalism and leftism are increasingly at odds

Turns out… wokeism and classical liberalism are not very compatible. The progressive coalition is splitting over Israel and identity politics.

Nate Silver

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Instagram video: Bill Maher on proposed bill to protect the single family home against corporate buyout

For once, someone [in Congress] is doing something about income inequality in housing. Something that actually — and significantly — could effect many Americans. Hurrah! Now pass it!

via Bill Maher on Instagram

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Instagram video: What’s so special about West Virginia?

West Virginia and Appalachia have the richest ecosystems in North America, but are also home to some of the country’s poorest people. RKF Jr explains how coal companies are destroying these ecosystems.

via robertfkennedyjr Instagram

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X: Ohio Senator J.D. Vance proposes huge tax increase for endowments

The endowments at Penn, Harvard & MIT have a combined $95B+ in assets, yet only pay a 1.4% tax rate on net investment income.// DWYT wonders why they charge ANY tuition when they’re THAT rich. Does the “free” money from government sponsored student loans have anything to do with it? 🤷‍♀️

via jdvance1 on X

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Tired of giving to brainwashing colleges institutes of higher learning that don’t need your money anyway? This year, give to Do What You’re Told and help us un-brainwash America! 🤛

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Washington Post union strikes over 'record-level inflation' as paper insists Biden economy is just fine

The strike comes days after the paper's editorial board published a piece that celebrated 2023 as a "miracle year for the U.S. economy," arguing there's a disconnect between Americans' negative views toward the economy and its actual condition.

via The Free Beacon

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X: Biden on Elon: Git him!

“Today, the FCC adds itself to the growing list of federal agencies engaging in the regulatory harassment of Elon Musk. I dissent,” says the latest whistleblower, FCC commissioner, Brendan Carr.// Apparently, Biden encouraged federal agencies to attack Elon in any way possible after his purchase of Twitter/X last year, after he exposed the government’s attempts to squash free speech, elevate bullshit and much more. But Carr says the buck stops with him! At least, at the FCC. We’ll see…

via brendancarrFCC on X

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Instagram video: ‘Unsafe and Ineffective’

Fitness influencer, author Aubrey Marcus raps a jig to promote his new film, “Unsafe and Ineffective,” which you can preview here.

via aubreymarcus on Instagram