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Good point, Dianne. We really have no idea how many people ICE has picked up, and they very well may…
Hmm...link failed. Not sure why. Trying again: https://www.whitehouse.gov/lab-leak-true-origins-of-covid-19/
I have doubts about any data coming out of the federal government these days, especially on issues that Trump wants…
I now doubt the 99.5% figure. According to ICE’s 2025 YTD figures* about 87% of detainees are male, which is…
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Category Archives: Social Security
Cartoon: It’s A Matter Of Perspective
[spoiler]Panel 1 An old man, who is a Senator, wearing a suit and tie, sits behind a large desk. There is an American flag behind the desk. SENATOR: I love being a Senator. Lots of assistants, comfy chair, the pay … Continue reading
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“Exhaustion” doesn’t mean “broke”
The Washington Post, justifying their claim that Social Security is “going broke,” writes: Is “going broke” too strong? Well, let’s ask the experts — the trustees of the Social Security Trust Fund, who include President Obama’s Treasury, labor, and health … Continue reading
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Bush's Chief Economist Predicts Social Security "Crisis" Will Never Happen
Capital Commerce ((Curtsy: Economist’s View.)) quotes Edward Lazear, the Chair of Bush’s Council of Economic Advisers, answering a question about productivity growth: I wouldn’t necessarily say 3 percent. But I would expect that we could expect to see high rates, … Continue reading
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Also, to alleviate any concerns that ICE won't arrest women and/or (probably) white people...https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/06/trump-voting-family-canadian-mother-detained-immigration-status