I am thrilled to hear that Nikki Haley defeated Trump in the Vermont GOP primary. It’s a significant moment that speaks volumes about the sentiments of the voters, not just in Vermont, but potentially across the nation. The fact that Vermonters rejected Trump, even within his own party, is a powerful statement. It shows that there are Republicans who are willing to stand up against him, even in the face of his dominance in the party.
While this loss might not significantly impact Trump’s chances of winning the GOP nomination, it is undoubtedly a blow to his ego. Trump, who is known for his obsession with winning, will surely be ruminating on this defeat.… Continue reading
British soldiers ‘on the ground’ in Ukraine, says German military leak. As I read through the various comments and conversations surrounding this revelation, I can’t help but feel a sense of unease mixed with intrigue. The idea of British soldiers actively involved in a conflict zone is not new by any means, as history has shown us time and time again the presence of military personnel from different nations in various parts of the world. The notion that UK soldiers are in Ukraine, helping Kyiv’s forces fire long-range Storm Shadow missiles, comes as no surprise, especially when considering the longstanding support the UK has shown towards Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression.… Continue reading
When I first heard that the US Supreme Court had ruled that Trump was wrongly removed from the Colorado ballot, I couldn’t help but feel a sinking sense of disappointment. It seems as though the sacred principle of states’ rights has been discarded, and the power of individual states to make decisions for the well-being of their citizens has been undermined. The court rationalized this decision based on the enforcement of the 14th Amendment, but in doing so, they have essentially opened the floodgates for potential abuse of power.
In the context of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which disqualifies individuals who have engaged in insurrection from holding office, the implications are ominous.… Continue reading
Nazis at CPAC is a frog-in-boiling-water moment for the right. The fact that Nazis openly attended CPAC is not just a small blip on the radar; it is a glaring indication of the direction in which the conservative movement is heading. Let’s not kid ourselves – Nazis have been hovering around CPAC for years. From banners declaring “WE ARE ALL DOMESTIC TERRORISTS” to white supremacists spreading hateful rhetoric, this is not a new phenomenon. So why the sudden shock and agony when they show up to mingle with mainstream conservatives?
The true alarm bell should have rung long ago. The Southern Strategy, decades of pandering to bigots and extremists, and the creation of a base primed for someone like Trump did not happen overnight.… Continue reading
The reality show drama in Washington D.C. seems to be escalating to new levels with the latest report of Lauren Boebert missing a campaign stop because she was busy trying to figure out if her ex had thrown her belongings into a pond. It’s like watching a trainwreck in slow motion – you can’t look away.
Boebert’s personal life has been filled with scandals and controversies, from paternity disputes to domestic violence incidents. Her family dynamics seem to be straight out of a soap opera, with her son facing legal troubles and her own marital problems coming to light.
Despite trying to portray herself as the ideal American Christian woman, Boebert’s life is anything but.… Continue reading
While it may seem like a no-brainer for a large percentage of Republican primary voters to not support Trump, the reality is that many of them end up voting for him anyway. The idea that a significant fraction of GOP voters can’t stomach Trump, yet will still cast their ballot in his favor, is certainly perplexing. It begs the question of what drives these voters to compromise their values and principles in support of a candidate they claim to find repugnant.
The notion that Republican voters have been indoctrinated from a young age to believe that any Republican is better than any Democrat speaks volumes about the tribalism and polarization within the party.… Continue reading
After 10 years of longing and waiting, a Palestinian woman finally had twins, only for their lives to be brutally taken away by an Israeli strike. The magnitude of this loss is beyond comprehension – not only did she lose her children, but her husband and other family members as well. The pain and devastation she must be feeling is unimaginable. As a mother myself, I can only begin to grasp the anguish and heartbreak that she is going through. Imagining dressing your child in their favorite outfit, unaware that it may be the last time you see them alive, is spine-chilling.… Continue reading
Imagine being a volunteer prison worker in Haiti during a mass jailbreak. The sheer terror and chaos that must have ensued in that moment is unimaginable. To think that 99 prisoners, including former Colombian soldiers jailed over President Moïse’s murder, chose to remain in their cells out of fear speaks volumes about the state of affairs in Haiti. The country is undoubtedly in crisis, with gangs taking advantage of the situation to free thousands of inmates and further solidify their control.
Haiti, a country that was once the wealthiest colony in the world in 1804, now finds itself in a state of despair comparable to Somalia.… Continue reading
As a Floridian, I can’t help but shake my head in disbelief at the recent proposal passed by the Florida Senate to teach kindergarteners about the “threat of communism.” It’s truly mind-boggling that in a state where the history of slavery is whitewashed and ignored, the focus would shift to instilling fear in young minds about an ideology that they likely do not even fully comprehend.
The idea of introducing such complex political ideologies to kindergarteners seems not only inappropriate but also dangerously close to indoctrination. Instead of encouraging critical thinking and open-mindedness, this move reeks of a political agenda aimed at molding young children into adherents of a particular conservative ideology.… Continue reading
As I woke up to the news that hundreds of thousands of users experienced a nationwide Facebook outage, I couldn’t help but chuckle at the idea of people frantically trying to remember their passwords. Messages from loved ones warning against logging back in flooded my notifications, but I couldn’t resist the urge to see if I was affected too. Lo and behold, I found myself locked out of my account, just like countless others.
The chaos that ensued from this widespread outage reminded me of simpler times, where social media was not the primary means of communication. As I read messages from friends and family discussing their inability to access Facebook, I couldn’t help but think back to the early 2000s, where platforms like MySpace and AIM reigned supreme.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood