OlDawg

Are you sure you’re reading the chart you posted? Rate is 2.7% as of today. Been bouncing around this level consistently. Tariffs have basically had little effect. Somewhat surprising to many economists.

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In a quirky—but true—twist of fate, the street where protesters were interfering with Federal Law Enforcement and Mrs. Good was fatally shot in Minneapolis? Portland Ave.

Umm… The chart you linked shows 3% in Jan 2025.

In related news, there was a mostly peaceful shooting of TDA gang members in Portland as they attempted to run down Federal officers. Liberals are outraged and telling ICE to get out of Portland. Seems to be a common refrain, regardless of the status of the victim or their actions. Only the actions of the officers are being criticized.

TDS. According to this article, they moved to Canada when Trump was elected in 2024. Had just recently moved back. Apparently they decided the best use of their time was this stupidity. Not sure how well her mother actually knew her daughter... [Hidden Content]

Yep. Of course, she’s being called a ‘legal observer’ now. Apparently, that’s the new name for someone interfering in law enforcement operations. I do feel sorry for her 6 year old son. Apparently, his father has passed away already also.

I’m just posting the story, and trying very hard to not say what I really think—which is another liberal Karen who should have been doing something else instead of interfering in a law enforcement operation. Would she have been interfering in the same way if it was a Minneapolis police car? Probably not. I want to feel some empathy. But, I’m having a really hard time of it. Sorry.

According to the Minneapolis City Council, the deceased was out ‘caring for her neighbors’. Her mother told the Star Tribune she wasn’t participating in ICE protests. [Hidden Content]

Bloom, Yellowstone College Prep, Two Dimensions Prep, Legacy School of Sports Sciences, Bridgeway Academy, Essence Preparatory, Meadowland Charter District, Reve Prep. Says 17 schools in the last 2 years.

It doesn’t let you scroll down at all & read? If not, I’ll have to go through the article and pick them out. Will take me a minute.

It’s not pay. That’s why I got from Apple News. I don’t subscribe either, and I can read it.

Not sure where this fits. But, would definitely affect football. What year was the super QB from Legacy? [Hidden Content]

It’s a shame, and a waste of life. I don’t understand why people think ICE operations are any different than FBI operations. I seriously doubt if protestors would be blocking an FBI raid.

Dangit! I missed it. I was distracted by the model's interesting necklace.

Watching some of the news coverage on this, it seems like Maduro is the only Venezuelan criminal the lefties DON'T want in the U.S.

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You’re not in-country with a target on your back.

“That said, this is a bad day for Cuba, China, Russia, and Iran, which were in cahoots with Maduro and have reason to fear U.S. power. Their instrument for influence in the Western Hemisphere via Venezuela is out of power and out of luck, sitting in a U.S. jail cell.“ Excerpt From “Trump’s Audacious Maduro Raid Sends a Powerful Message” The Editors National Review [Hidden Content]

Trump needs to pipe down some. If typical, there are still assets in country who will be pursued by Maduro loyalists, and cartels. They will have their heads on a swivel. This is why I said ‘speak softly.’ @Reagan

China is all over it, and has been. They have an increasing presence, and have put a block on exports of their own rare earth minerals while trying to gain control over all others. Today’s militaries and space programs can’t function without rare earth minerals. I’ve also mentioned their military involvement. Russia is there as well. This is the closest major communist enemies/adversaries of the U.S. have been to us in our own hemisphere since the ‘80’s. [Hidden Content]

Now, if he’d only follow the speak softly part…

It’s justified. Just wait for the screaming from Cuba, Putin and Xi. That will tell you all you need to know. (My info caveat) Maduro was actually guarded by Cuban military as he didn’t trust his own people for security. His arrangement was to supply Cuba with at least one tanker of oil per month. Cuba will now be the next domino to fall as they’re on the brink already. The Venezuelan oil was keeping them barely afloat. The Trump Administration needs to play this carefully, and they can assist the Cuban people in regaining their freedom as well. Continue with the Monroe Doctrine return. Get China and Russia out of our direct sphere and proximity. Don’t let the liberal mindset deter. This action was foretold for those experienced, and paying attention.

For those that believe this debate began recently with Trump, this opinion is from 2015 in the NYT. [Hidden Content]