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Whatever Happened to Just Going Out for Family Fun? Now that I’m retired, with more time behind me than ahead, I find myself looking back a lot more than forward. I’ve been reflecting on the changes I’ve seen — not just in the world at large, but right here at home, in the way families like mine spend time together. When I was young, family fun meant something simple. Back in the 1950s, when money was tight for most folks, we didn’t need expensive outings to enjoy ourselves. A picnic at the park, a day at the beach, just a...

🇺🇸 Before the Collapse: Why We Must Rein in Unsecured Debt — NowBy The HermitThere’s a quiet crisis unfolding beneath the surface of the U.S. economy: over a trillion dollars in credit card debt, the majority of it unsecured, with no collateral, no real oversight, and no meaningful limits. It’s not just a number — it’s a ticking time bomb.It may not look like 1929 — but in structure, in risk, and in who will bear the fallout, it feels dangerously familiar.📉 We've Seen This Movie BeforeIn the 1920s, Americans were allowed to buy stocks on margin — putting down...

📘 The Student Loan System: A Rigged GameHow U.S. Higher Education Became a Wealth Transfer from the Poor and Middle Class to the EliteExecutive Summary The American student loan system has evolved into a mechanism of upward wealth transfer, extracting income and opportunity from working- and middle-class students while enriching elite universities, financial institutions, and loan servicers. By removing bankruptcy protections, allowing unchecked tuition increases, and obscuring the risks and returns of educational debt, policymakers and institutions have created a rigged system — one that fails to serve students, the economy, or the public interest. 1. Origins of the Crisis:...

Let's open with a "China War Update" this famous theme song of the Cultural Revolution revering Chairman Mao "The East Is Red"... Well to the music three 1973 hit songs Helen Reddy with this Number 3 song related to my experience this week I went into tears... A lot of change in government people losing their jobs that's for sure. Is the spending really being cut?... Your host the winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution American History Award considering the files of recent history the JFK, MLK assassinations not to mention Jeffrey Epstein... As far as the Kennedy...

Who says humans are the only ones who can dance? Bailey the Beagle, an adorable furry friend from Florida, has taken the internet by storm with his incredible dance skills. In a recent viral video posted on Pinterest, Bailey can be seen putting his best paw forward as he grooves to the rhythm of a catchy reggaeton song. This four-legged dancing sensation will make you laugh, smile, and want to join him on the dance floor!

In a fascinating Pinterest video captioned "That’s why you need to think before you do," an owner tested their four cats' abilities by setting up a plastic fence in their home. The goal was to challenge the cats' problem-solving skills and observe how they tackled the obstacle. The results were astonishing, and the video quickly gained popularity as viewers marveled at the feline's mathematical prowess.

Some friendships are destined to last a lifetime, defying all odds and capturing the hearts of those fortunate enough to witness their unbreakable bond. In the case of Caitlin Doran, a California native, her friendship with Tiptoe, the African tortoise she received as a Christmas gift 22 years ago, has not only endured the test of time but has also become an online sensation. Their heartwarming and enchanting relationship has resonated with millions of people on social media, making them feel part of something truly extraordinary.

Luna, known on TikTok as @lunatheminicockapoo, is a Mini Cockapoo who has gained immense popularity on social media due to her exceptional talent. In a recent video shared by her owner, Jared, Luna astounds viewers as she effortlessly answers math addition and subtraction questions. In the video, Jared begins by asking Luna, "What is 9 minus 3?" Luna, displaying her thinking face, receives encouragement from Jared, who assures her, "You can do it." To everyone's delight, the endearing pooch taps Jared's arm six times, indicating that her answer is 6. Jared praises her accomplishment, saying, "Good job!" He proceeds to...

A few years ago, shortly after settling into his new home, TikTok user Adam stumbled upon a delightful surprise - a group of charming chipmunks had made themselves at home on his property. "I would often spot them in my garden and yard," Adam shared with The Dodo. "To my knowledge, I have at least three of them. This is my second year with these little guys." Intrigued by their presence, Adam decided to establish a connection with his newfound neighbors. He began leaving occasional piles of nuts for the chipmunks to feast on, a friendly gesture aimed at ensuring...

Explosions early Tuesday morning in Kiev, air raid warnings in the area of the capital city and... Two wounded tonight in Ukrainian shelling of the town of Shebinko in Russia's... The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling against two abortion laws in the state... In Washington the US House approving that deal to increase the US debt ceiling... US-Russian tensions in Syria US warplanes violating deconfliction protocol approaching Russian military planes. US pilots activating their weapons systems when getting close to Russian aircraft... The International Atomic Energy Agency will be allowed to reinstall monitoring equipment... Politics in the USA it's reported that...

This is kind of weird… The aircraft was in Uvalde for the first time this year during the shooting. The plane landed 3 minutes before the shooter crashed his vehicle. The plane then left 2 minutes before the shooter was killed. Why was this aircraft in Uvalde for the first time in 2022 at the exact moment that one of the deadliest US shootings was unfolding? Again, the plane landed 3 minutes before the shooter crashed his vehicle. The plane then left 2 minutes before the shooter was killed. The plane left Ft. Hood and it went straight to Uvalde....

Vladimir Putin has undergone a successful surgical procedure to remove fluid from his abdomen, according to a Russian opposition source. While there was no independent corroboration of the treatment, General SVR Telegram channel claimed the procedure the Russian president had, was successful. The channel has made repeated claims over more than 18 months that Putin is suffering from abdominal cancer, among a range of other health problems. -snip- General SVR Telegram said the procedure to remove fluid from his abdominal cavity was separate from surgery linked to cancer, that it has claimed he is due to undergo soon. If true,...

While CNN provided live coverage of the California Recall election for Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom, Americans at home noticed that over 350,000 “Yes” votes suddenly disappeared from the vote count. 351,000 “Yes” votes suddenly disappeared from the vote count while CNN was doing live coverage of the California Recall election for Governor Gavin Newsom, a new video, originally reported by Gateway Pundit, shows.

The ABC "Comey" interview was not the blockbuster advertised. Out of 330,000,000 million American a scrawny, 9,800,000 viewers tuned in. That adds up to about five percent of the American population Shucks, the old, has-been porno star "Stormy Daniels" boring as she was, garnered 21,000,000 viewers on CBS, Sixty Minutes. And, of course the Country Music Awards wiped James Comey off the face of the earth, last evening. But, folks, do not despair......the Obamabot low life have begun to attack each other with Comey, McCabe and Lynch, ripping each other apart as to who told lies or did not tell...

This thread is a friendly collaborative place for FReepers to analyze information and share opinons. FReepers have a wide variety of reasons for investigating Q Anon content; this is not the appropriate place to criticize or badger those who choose to use some of their time in this manner. I plan to post one thread at a time and ping new drops posted to it. When I post each (new) thread, the prior thread is retired and all new posts occur on the newest thread. If you are new to Q Anon, the three links below provide overviews to...

At least that is what conservative talk radio host Michael Medved was saying today. I don't agree with that opinion, what do you think?

Well, the list of "Pig Men" Democrats continues to grow, unabated, Weinstein, Menandez, Clinton, Biden, Frankan, Rose, etc. The crickets are crowing...but the silence of the Democrats & Media is deafening. Shuck these dudes make Roy Moore look like an angel from heaven when compared to them. And...there is more on the way...you can count on it. The Democrat Party is on a political death roll caused by self-inflicted wounds. What to do, folks in Alabama...."ALL OF YOU". Turnout and cast your a votes for Judge Roy Moore on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 to become the next USA Senator from...

Well.....ho-hum, the much media promoted Hillary Clinton tome has run out-of-steam a tiny bit more then a week from its release date. There is not much to say or comment on, other then to take note of all the fools that actually spent their money on "something of no substance whatsoever". At the end of the day the free market rules and, all the bulk buying and positive ranting have done zilch to sell the failed book of failed Hillary Clinton. All Ms. Clinton really needed to do was to look in the mirror and she would have discovered her...

Schieffer bewildered his audience by suggesting, “There are many parallels to Watergate. But I have to tell you, I think all the way back to the Kennedy assassination, to draw parallels.” The veteran journalist stretched, “I was there, as you know. I have always felt that if Lee Harvey Oswald had been put on trial, a lot of these conspiracy theories that are still circulating today would have been put at rest then.” One can sort of see what Schieffer was aiming for, in relation to dispelling conspiracies about the Russian investigation, but it’s still a bizarre comparison to make.

As anti-American furor raged in the home of the Arab Spring, the top U.S. diplomat on Friday sternly warned countries where the unrest has been most pronounced: Stop the violence and seek justice against those attacking diplomatic missions, or else the United States will. *** Many have fumed over what Secretary of State Hillary Clinton described Friday as an "awful Internet video that we had nothing to do with" -- an inflammatory anti-Islam film posted online this summer, and publicized in recent days. The 14-minute film trailer, which was privately produced in the United States led by a man federal...