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   My Esotericposted 4 days ago

   Here is some more negative fallout from Trump's Bold Agenda.
   
   "Millions of travelers could skip visiting the US if proposed social media policy is implemented, industry experts warn"
   
   "The potential decline in travelers could cost the US an estimated $15.7 billion in lost visitor spending, according to WTTC. Under one scenario, the US could miss out on as many as 4.7 million international arrivals, which would represent a 23% drop in visitors from ESTA countries in 2026."
   
   Trump is trying to kill our economy yet many of you still support him anyway.
   
   https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/28/travel/s … rld-travel

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   Ken Burgessposted 3 days ago

   Trump stirs talk as leaders signal shifting global alliances • FRANCE 24
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4IOOj_92l8
   
   'Europe Needs Urgency Mindset’: Ursula Sends Strong Message On Trump’s Tariffs In Davos Speech * Times of India
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb85Fk4a_-Q
   
   "Davos In Panic": Cathie Wood Explains Why the EU Model Is Collapsing in 2026
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X7x_jK1ifA
   
   Can you tell me which one is AI generated?

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      Sharlee01posted 3 days agoin reply to this

      The first has all the earmarks of AI-generated. Although YouTube is supposed to indicate if AI has generated a video. I did not see any mention in any of the clips.

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         Ken Burgessposted 3 days agoin reply to this

         It was the last one.  They aren't always easy to spot, it takes about 30 seconds, sometimes longer, the constant flow of speech without human-like pauses and breaks in the topic, eventually give it away.
         
         There will come a time, when AI is smart enough to insert such human-pauses and shifts into what it is producing, then we will be in trouble.
         
         Thinking back to this:
         https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PcmsiMIaoTU
         
         If not for the sombrero added in, it would have taken more than one viewing to be sure.

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            Sharlee01posted 3 days agoin reply to this

            Laughing so hard!!! That's a good one.  I mean, so realistic, chucks words rang so true, and I would not put them past wearing props to distributen there feed.  So funny...

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      peoplepower73posted 3 days agoin reply to this

      Those are not questions.  That is just looking for information.  I asked AI Why did Trump send Tom Homan to Minneapolis?  Here is the reply I received.  It's objective, not subjective. Your examples are searches.
      
      Trump sent Tom Homan to Minneapolis to take control of ICE and Border Patrol operations after two controversial fatal shootings by federal immigration agents, and to shift the administration’s strategy toward more “targeted” enforcement while negotiating with Minnesota officials amid intense public backlash.
      
      What drove the decision
      
      1. Escalating crisis after two fatal shootings
      
      Federal immigration agents shot and killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti, both U.S. citizens, in Minneapolis.
      
      The incidents triggered public outrage, political pressure, and scrutiny of the administration’s immigration tactics.
      
      2. Loss of confidence in DHS leadership
      
      Conservatives and immigration hardliners were frustrated with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s emphasis on high-volume deportations.
      
      Homan represents a more targeted, intelligence-driven enforcement approach, focusing on individuals deemed public‑safety threats.
      
      3. Need for direct federal–state coordination
      
      Trump said Homan would report directly to him and work with Minnesota leaders, including Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
      
      Homan met with state officials to negotiate protocols—especially around jail notifications for individuals considered public‑safety risks.
      
      4. Attempt to calm tensions and reduce federal presence
      
      Homan announced plans to “draw down” federal agents in Minneapolis if cooperation improved.
      
      His mission included stabilizing the situation and preventing further confrontations.
      
      5. Broader political messaging
      
      Trump used Homan’s deployment to reinforce his second‑term immigration agenda and to pressure “sanctuary” jurisdictions.
      
      The move signaled a return to aggressive but targeted enforcement, a hallmark of Homan’s earlier ICE leadership.
      
      If you want, I can break down how Homan’s strategy differs from Noem’s and what it means for Minneapolis going forward.
      
      References (3)
      
      Border Czar Tom Homan says shift in strategy will lead to a drawdown of fed agents in Minneapolis. https://abcnews.go.com/US/border-czar-t … =129667767
      
      Trump sends border czar Homan to Minneapolis, talks with Walz amid shooting scrutiny. https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/2 … s-00746125
      
      What to know about Tom Homan, Trump border czar sent to Minnesota. https://thehill.com/homenews/administra … minnesota/
      
      Do you see the difference?

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         Sharlee01posted 3 days agoin reply to this

         You may have missed it... His question
         
         Can you tell me which one is AI-generated?
         
         His comment was about AI and how it can create videos--- just not about Trump.
         
         Why hijack his comment / Just post one of your own. You are very obsessed with Trump. So add a comment, don't disrupt others' comments. It's rude.

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            peoplepower73posted 3 days agoin reply to this

            Excuse me. Ken's post was about AI knowing who you are. I understood his examples were to show that some things are AI generated which are subjected and some are not. What he was doing is using AI for searches not questions.
            
            My reply was to show that if you ask a question that AI response is not subjective it's objective. I use Tom Homan as an example of asking a question to AI instead of a search. I was not trying to hijack his post.

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               Sharlee01posted 3 days agoin reply to this

               No  --Here is his post--- context is clear, he asked a clear question on their videos to see if one could pick which was created by AI. I  played, and I was wrong. He responded to my answer and explained more about how to spot an  AI video. Here is his reply to me.  https://hubpages.com/politics/forum/362 … ost4394246
               
               
               Sharlee01 profile image83Sharlee01posted 5 hours ago
               Ken Burgess wrote:
               Trump stirs talk as leaders signal shifting global alliances • FRANCE 24
               https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4IOOj_92l8
               
               'Europe Needs Urgency Mindset’: Ursula Sends Strong Message On Trump’s Tariffs In Davos Speech * Times of India
               https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb85Fk4a_-Q
               
               "Davos In Panic": Cathie Wood Explains Why the EU Model Is Collapsing in 2026
               https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X7x_jK1ifA
               
               Can you tell me which one is AI generated?
               
               
               What baffles me about some on the forum they try to walk back what reads as a clear diversion. Why not let it go?  His post was so clear. You diverted to some Trump rhetoric.   
               
               He just posted a sort of challenge. Nothing more, no Trump, just a sort of fun challenge.
               I had a bit of fun trying to figure out which might have been created by AI.  Lighten up..  .

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                  Ken Burgessposted 3 days agoin reply to this

                  
                  
                  
                  
                  Yeah... like wow....

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                     Sharlee01posted 3 days agoin reply to this

                     So very tired of those who can't take the time to perhaps read a post before commenting, or diverting instead of just creating a separate conversation.  I  guess one has got to laugh...

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                        Ken Burgessposted 3 days agoin reply to this

                        I've read that reply several times... with the "Excuse me."
                        
                        
                        .... Wha?
                        
                        That's all I can say... maybe ... WTF?
                        
                        Your reply to it was classic.

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                           Sharlee01posted 3 days agoin reply to this

                           I’ll say your challenge was not only tough but also a bit fun. The clips were really informative too, giving plenty of food for thought. But, of course, heaven forbid anyone bring in something that actually makes us use our brain cells!

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                              Ken Burgessposted 2 days agoin reply to this

                              That's true... critical thinking is frowned upon on the Progressive Left, facts are optional, and questioning the narrative is downright verboten.

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                                 Sharlee01posted 2 days agoin reply to this

                                 100% agree.

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                                    peoplepower73posted 2 days agoin reply to this

                                    When you have a president who is suffering from extreme narcissism, a master con-artist, who sees everything as making deals, then there is no critical thinking.  There is only the pressure of the extreme deals and then backing off.  That is not critical thinking that is extortion
                                    
                                    He also can't accept losing at anything. That is his own form of a sickness. He has now had his henchmen grab the Georgia Fulton County voter database and has taken it to his Bat Cave for fraud analysis. 
                                    
                                    When he said he could grab them by their who who's, that was enough for me.. Because he further talked about trying to get into a known TV host's pants by coming on as strong as he could, (his words). That is what he does with everything that he does. He is sick, in my book because he can't accept losing at anything.
                                    
                                    All available sources describe FBI agents removing boxes of ballots and election records during the court‑authorized search — and officials explicitly said they did not know where the materials were being taken.
                                    
                                    While referring to the FBI, Fulton County officials stated: “We don’t know why they took them, and we don’t know where they’re taking them to."
                                    
                                    Isn't this a replay of Trump not accepting that he lost the election because he claimed voter fraud? "All I need is 10,000 780 votes, and just one more"  He cannot accept losing at anything. Go ahead, spin it to the Trump can do no wrong side. 

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                                       Sharlee01posted 2 days agoin reply to this

                                       Ken Burgess wrote:
                                       That's true... critical thinking is frowned upon on the Progressive Left, facts are optional, and questioning the narrative is downright verboten.
                                       
                                       100% agree.   
                                       
                                       MY VIEW...  And I do not come by an opinion easily, nor do I use 100% easily.

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                                          My Esotericposted 46 hours agoin reply to this

                                          Since it is obvious that Regular Left and the Progressive Left both think critically I can only assume you guys are project Republican problems onto others.
                                          
                                          ChatGPT found this evidence of my claim as opposed to your total lack of evidence:
                                          
                                          Analytic thinking (Cognitive Reflection Test / CRT) and Trump support: A large study by Gordon Pennycook and colleagues examined CRT and the 2016 election and reported relationships between lower cognitive reflection and support for Trump in that context.
                                          
                                          Misinformation and “lazy thinking” vs pure partisanship: Gordon Pennycook and David Rand argue (across multiple experiments) that believing/sharing fake news is often explained more by not engaging analytic thinking than by “pure partisan bias.” That doesn’t equal “only conservatives do this,” but it does link low analytic reflection to being fooled by bad information.
                                          
                                          Trump favorability and misperceptions (COVID/2020 election): Dannagal G. Young finds that Republicans/conservatives and those favorable toward Trump reported more misperceptions about COVID and the 2020 election, and relates this to “epistemic motivations” (e.g., relying on gut/intuition).
                                          
                                          Now, to be fair, the same can be said of the extreme (meaning beyond Progressive) Left.
                                          
                                          The common factor is the "extreme". Normal Republicans from regular conservatives to liberal Republicans up to and including the Progressive Left do think critically according to the studies.

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                                             Sharlee01posted 33 hours agoin reply to this

                                             I don’t engage in conversations with AI. I prefer dialogue where a human being is using their own reasoning and judgment. That said, I’ve used AI for a long time as a tool to gather factual information. Studies, in many cases, are not facts but hypotheses.
                                             
                                             "Since it is obvious that Regular Left and the Progressive Left both think critically I can only assume you guys are project Republican problems onto others." ECO
                                             
                                             That may be your view, but mine is very different, and it’s only my view. From where I stand, the left is no longer progressive, nor do many demonstrate genuine critical thinking. If I had to sum up my perception in just a few words, it would be this: robotic, intellectually shallow, and easily led. 
                                             
                                             Tip: In my view, you might actually learn something by running your comment through AI and asking a simple question, am I projecting, or am I stating facts versus perception? AI is a useful tool when used correctly. It’s meant to support human thinking, not replace it. Relying on it to think for you is how critical thinking atrophies.

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                                                My Esotericposted 26 hours agoin reply to this

                                                I'm modern enough to not be that afraid of an analytical tool to use it as an excuse not to engage the truth, facts, and reality.
                                                
                                                As I pointed out several times before - AI does not Reason nor does it Judge. Instead it assesses based on pattern recognition and the heuristics built into its programming.
                                                
                                                Further, a study isn’t a “hypothesis.” A hypothesis is the claim you test. A study is the test. No doubt, one test can be wrong. But when many tests point the same way—different samples, different researchers, different methods—that’s how knowledge becomes reliable. Diverting by claiming "some" studies are “just hypotheses” is basically saying, “I don’t accept evidence unless it agrees with me.”
                                                
                                                Finally, I often do run my comments through AI, but to check facts and improve my wording.

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                                                   Ken Burgessposted 24 hours agoin reply to this

                                                   Eso, what do you think of the threat from China?
                                                   
                                                   The whole situation... their ability today to build ships ten times faster than the US.  The fact that they have a presence in and trade agreements with 115 countries, where America has only 63 such trade agreements...
                                                   
                                                   Do you think they harbor great resentment for what was done to them in the past... do you think they are driven to right that wrong?:
                                                   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1Svu7P8Pfg
                                                   
                                                   The link is a great all-around history of the opium wars and subjugation of China by the UK.
                                                   
                                                   What do you think their efforts to support Russia in its war?
                                                   
                                                   How much of a threat do they pose to America's future?
                                                   
                                                   How deep do their financial ties go into our politics?

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                                                      My Esotericposted 10 hours agoin reply to this

                                                      In 1995, or there abouts, I wrote my final paper at Air War College on just that - that America was spending too much time looking to the West; that we needed to look to the East where the real danger way.
                                                      
                                                      I am not sure counting trade agreements tells us anything absent any context about them.
                                                      
                                                      No, I don't think China is harboring great resentment to the way they were treated by the colonial powers. I think what drives them is there own modern day self-interests which, like Russia's, is in opposition to freedom and liberty.
                                                      
                                                      I think their helping Russia is to gain leverage over a long-time foe. Having to rely on China, and others, shows how weak Putin really is. But given Trump's propensity to favor dictators, that dynamic is likely to change anytime soon.
                                                      
                                                      How much of a threat does China pose? Two words - A LOT.
                                                      
                                                      I am sure they have found ways to fund Trump and the Republicans, but I doubt it is significant in anyway. I think it is their cyberwar that is more effective as well as rushing in to fill the political voids that Trump leaves in Latin and South America.

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                                                   Sharlee01posted 11 hours agoin reply to this

                                                   I did nothing about using AI --- what I attempted to share. One needs to learn how to use it effectively.

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                                                      My Esotericposted 10 hours agoin reply to this

                                                      You are preaching to the choir.

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                                       My Esotericposted 46 hours agoin reply to this

                                       And those aren't opinion. Many studies of Trump by mental health experts substantiate those defects of Trump.

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                  peoplepower73posted 3 days agoin reply to this

                  Here is what I was replying to about Ken's post. It was posted out of order.  I don't know if it was my fault or HPs fault.  But you should lighten up. I used Tom Homan as an example to prove the difference between searches and objective questions on AI. If one does a search, it may give you replies that are based on what it knows about your geopolitical interest. If one asks question like I did with Tom Homan.  AI gave me an objective answer. This is what I was I replying to that Ken posted.
                  
                  The funny thing about AI... and most people don't know this... they adapt to the person using them.
                  
                  If you were to ask AI who was the greatest QB or who was the greatest President, AI will draw information based on your region, your previous site visits, and what data it has collected on you... and will formulate an answer catered to you... not necessarily factual.
                  
                  Anyone that has spent a few hours ever working with these AIs... be it ChatGPT or Grok or whatever else, knows they essentially compile information that you can filter, or unknowingly gear towards your biases.
                  
                  So... any AI that I were to use, for instance, would reject almost all the sites that Eso considers gospel, as an example... it would reject ANY and ALL sources of information from sites like CNN or MSNBC for instance, as I know information CNN presents is fabricated, biased, and garbage opinion most of the time, so I would direct AI searches to ignore CNN and MSNBC from all searches and compilations.
                  
                  This post was followed by Ken's post with his video examples that were inadvertently posted to Ken's next post about AI videos. You are too quick to accuse me of being rude and high jacking Ken's post when you didn't have the evidence.  I want to thank you Trumper's for insulting me. That's very typical of Trumper's

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   Readmikenowposted 3 days ago

   

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      Sharlee01posted 3 days agoin reply to this

      These sentiments have become very evident, and strangely, some people seem to enjoy belonging to this niche. I think it’s only a minority, but yes, some truly operate with this kind of mindset. I’m not even sure they realize it; they latch onto a word and run with it, almost like it’s a well-trained habit.

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      peoplepower73posted 3 days agoin reply to this

      Interesting, that sounds exactly like Trump and Kristi Noem when they said, immediately Pretti's killing to claim he was a domestic terrorist and was sent to massacre ICE. They said it immediately without any evidence or proof.

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   Ken Burgessposted 2 days ago

   Trump is doing more for Americans than probably all the other Presidents put together in our lifetime.
   
   I think enough people will be able to figure this out by the time the mid-terms come around.
   
   In States like CA and NY that are totally captured by the American-hating Party (AKA Democrat Socialists ... AKA Progressives), there is no hope for elections not completely compromised and fraudulent.
   
   But in the rest of the country, where votes matter, where the people still can influence and impact elections...  I expect him to do well, I saw they were turning their attention to housing, to make it more affordable, if they can make a dent in that issue by July of 2026 (most people look to buy new homes between July and Oct) I think Republicans are going to do well.
   
   https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7kvw0oKv4pk

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      Credence2posted 46 hours agoin reply to this

      “Trump is doing more for Americans than probably all the other Presidents put together in our lifetime.”
      
      “I think enough people will be able to figure this out by the time the mid-terms come around.”
      ————
      Wishful, thinking I would not bet on it if I were you……….

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         My Esotericposted 46 hours agoin reply to this

         I do think he is pulling our leg. I told you he wasn't being serious.

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            Credence2posted 46 hours agoin reply to this

            No, after conferring with him for some time, he does actually believe this stuff.
            
            ESO, this should make MAGA understand the nature of the beast that they have harnessed themselves to.
            
            The Extortionist and Chief is attempting to shake down the Treasury in a suit against the IRS for 10 BILLION dollars. Trump says that he was harmed over the release of his tax returns to the public. While he destroyed the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, giving protection to the man on the street, he can certainly line his own pockets. Trump, hands down is our very worse example of the Presidency, bar none……
            
            What excuses can the right wing apologists offer this time?
            
            And for your information, rightwingers, this story has legs all across the community of journalism,  well beyond Salon Magazine.

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      My Esotericposted 46 hours agoin reply to this

      "Trump is doing more for Americans than probably all the other Presidents put together in our lifetime." - yeah, Doing more to DESTROY America. That is undeniable by any rational person.

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   IslandBitesposted 36 hours ago

   Democrats flip Texas state Senate seat in shock upset
   
   Democrats scored a stunning upset on Saturday in a special election runoff for Texas Senate, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ, giving the party a major boost ahead of the November midterms.
   
   Fort Worth Democrat Taylor Rehmet, a machinist and Air Force veteran, defeated Southlake Republican Leigh Wambsganss to fill the vacant state Senate District 9.
   
   The district favored President Trump — who endorsed Wambsganss earlier on Saturday — by 17 points in 2024.
   
   The seat opened up after Republican state Sen. Kelly Hancock was tapped as acting state comptroller.
   
   
   

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      My Esotericposted 34 hours agoin reply to this

      Great news - and she was TROUNCED!!
      
      "The district favored President Trump — who endorsed Wambsganss earlier on Saturday — by 17 points in 2024."
      
      This is one of several flips and where they have been "holds" Ds have done massively better than normal, thank god.

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      Ken Burgessposted 33 hours agoin reply to this

      Most people don't vote party lines, this is true today more than ever I believe.
      
      It is understandable that people may want a Democrat representing them in the State, while they want Trump as President because he closed the border (which Texas suffered from as much as anyone), puts America and Americans 1st, etc.

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         IslandBitesposted 33 hours agoin reply to this

         So?
         
         That may be true for other elections...
         
         But, Republicans have held that seat for decades... And Trump is not running.
         
         But you're right. It IS understandable that people may want a Democrat representing them...

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            Ken Burgessposted 32 hours agoin reply to this

            At the State level, sure.
            
            Massachusetts is a good example, a very liberal/Democrat state, but they have more than once in recent decades, voted in a Republican Governor because the Democrats have a tendency to destroy the budget and when things get too bad, a Republican is voted in to fix it.
            
            Mitt Romney was one such governor, admittedly he is what would be considered today a Progressive Democrat, IMO, but still he was a Republican Governor of Mass.
            
            So... what people may want INSIDE their state may be very different from what they want from their President.
            
            In this case, most Americans do NOT want Open Borders, millions of migrants getting taxpayer benefits, losing jobs to migrants, being assaulted or preyed on by foreign cartels and criminals...
            
            Most Americans do NOT want to become part of the global NWO if that costs them their free speech, their property rights, economic hardships and subordinating America to the wants and needs of International Agencies and Agendas.

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               IslandBitesposted 31 hours agoin reply to this

               May is the word. But the presidential election is not the only election, right?

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                  Ken Burgessposted 28 hours agoin reply to this

                  Not at all, which was kind'a the point, what a voter wants from the Federal government may be very different from what they want from State or local.
                  
                  My concern is that "the Left" is full of people who are dangerous, openly promoting violence and calling for revolution.
                  
                  Even during Biden's horrible years, letting in tens of millions of migrants and causing massive inflation unseen in most people's lifetimes... "the Right" wasn't out their rioting, attacking police, assassinating people, etc.
                  
                  That is "the Left" and it needs to continuously be exposed how unhinged and deadly "the Left" is becoming in their efforts to gain control.
                  
                  Why We Should Be Terrified of the Left's Call For Revolution
                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DRm8n5o7bw

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      Sharlee01posted 33 hours agoin reply to this

      Just to be clear, this was a Texas State Senate seat, not a federal election, so it has nothing to do with how Trump performed in the presidential race. Taylor Rehmet won District 9 in Fort Worth, a seat that has leaned Democratic for decades, consistently electing Democrats through multiple election cycles. His victory maintains that long-standing trend in the district, but it does not flip control of the Texas State Senate, which has been majority Republican since 1997. While the margin and turnout in this special election were notable, the result is about reinforcing Democratic strength in a single district, not a shift in statewide political power.

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         IslandBitesposted 31 hours agoin reply to this

         Taylor Rehmet won District 9 in Fort Worth, a seat that has leaned Democratic for decades, consistently electing Democrats through multiple election cycles.
         
         Wasn't this a special election to replace Republican Kelly Hancock? Wasn't he in office from 2013 to 2025? And before him? I believe a Democrat has not been elected to the seat since 1991.

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            Sharlee01posted 27 hours agoin reply to this

            I certainly messed up due to typeing to fast without thinking. My apologies.
            
            Taylor Rehmet, a Democrat, won the Texas Senate District 9 seat in Fort Worth, flipping a district that had been held by Republicans for decades. While this is a notable upset for the district, it does not change the overall balance of power in the Texas Senate, which remains majority Republican. This result highlights shifting dynamics in certain areas, but statewide control is still firmly in GOP hands.

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   My Esotericposted 5 hours ago

   Trump's "Bold Agenda" has failed. As expected the Democrats see it as an almost total failure and Independents are not far behind them. But the surprise is Trump's 2024 voters are not on-board with him either.
   
   Significant numbers of Trump voters tell pollsters they think is first year was unsuccessful or VERY unsuccessful.
   
   This article lays it all out citing four or five different polls all coming to the same conclusion - only his diehard supporters think he is successful.
   
   https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/02/politics … skit-trump

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