Buttigieg on White House: ‘Not getting the leadership that we need to bring this country together’
Well, let’s dive into this, shall we? The crux of the matter seems to be Mayor Pete’s assessment that the current White House isn’t providing the kind of leadership needed to unify the country. And honestly, it’s hard to disagree with that sentiment. It’s like trying to glue together shattered glass with bubble gum – the pieces might be close, but they aren’t exactly going to meld into a solid whole.
This “leadership” is openly hostile, some might even say actively antagonistic, towards a significant portion of the population.… Continue reading
Following the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, President Trump released a video response. In the video, Trump attributed blame for Kirk’s murder to his political opponents and the media, rather than denouncing violence from all sides. Trump threatened to use the force of government against those he deems responsible for the killing, including organizations and individuals. Despite the lack of information about the suspect’s motives, Trump has already indicated that he will exploit the tragedy to target dissent and stoke further division.
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In a recent statement, Trump claimed that “radicals on the right” are motivated by a desire to curb crime, while identifying “radicals on the left” as the primary problem. This statement comes amidst the arrest of Tyler Robinson, overshadowing the comments. Despite previous encouragement of right-wing violence and instances of denouncing it, Trump’s latest remarks are noteworthy.
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Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the nation is seemingly consumed by escalating political violence and division. In a predictable response, figures like President Trump and Senator Nancy Mace quickly politicized the tragedy, blaming the left and spreading further animosity without evidence. Kirk, through his rhetoric, promoted hate speech and fear, contributing to the current toxic environment. The article concludes by emphasizing the need to condemn all forms of violence while also acknowledging Kirk’s role in fostering the very rage that currently plagues the nation.
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Over 1,000 soldiers, including officers, deserted Russia’s 20th Guards Motor Rifle Division, as revealed by an internal document obtained by iStories. This mass desertion, comprised of contract soldiers, mobilized personnel, and conscripts, followed significant losses and repeated Ukrainian attacks on the division’s headquarters. The desertion rate has steadily increased since the war’s beginning, peaking in July 2024. While the desertion of such a large number of soldiers from a single division is significant, Russia continues to field multiple divisions in the conflict.
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A leaked document reveals that over 1,000 soldiers from Russia’s 20th Guards Motor Rifle Division have deserted since the beginning of the Ukraine war. This figure comprises professional soldiers, mobilized troops, and conscripts, highlighting a significant desertion rate within a single division. The IStories report suggests this may represent a much larger problem, given the numerous divisions involved in the conflict. Many desertions occurred early in the war, fueled by the conflict’s extended duration exceeding initial promises. The report underscores the limitations of official Russian accounts regarding military desertions.
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Matt Underwood 
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