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Commentary Government Overhaul Just my own thoughts Opinion

Time to tell NATO where to go.

Time to tell NATO where to go.

If anyone attacked the US, do you think that any other country in NATO would come to our defense? In the past it’s always been just the opposite.

Now’s the time to tell the NATO countries that the time has come for them to fend for themselves. Buy our weapons and our defense systems. That should be our only involvement.

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Blue States Commentary Corruption Democrat Leftist Virtue(!) The Law

According to Leftists an assault weapon is anything that fires bullets.

According to Leftists an assault weapon is anything that fires bullets.

Seems like the more laws leftists pass, the more shootings we have. Yesterday it was NJ. Today or tomorrow, it will be maybe Virginia. They have a house bill that bans hunting rifles and pistols. I’m sure that BB guns are also on that list.

Lately knives have been the choice of progressives when they go out looking to kill someone. Let’s see if the next law adds knives.

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Back Door Power Grab Blue States Commentary Corruption Democrat Elections Gerrymander

You make the call. Did Spanberger lie to voters during the campaign about how she would not pursue this gerrymandered redistricting?

You make the call. Did Spanberger lie to voters during the campaign about how she would not pursue this gerrymandered redistricting?

What she said when she was running.
In 2019, Spanberger publicly criticized gerrymandering and positioned herself as a supporter of fair, non‑partisan redistricting.
According to reporting, she said that:

Gerrymandering is “detrimental to our democracy.”

Opposing it should be a “bipartisan priority.”

She supported Virginia’s independent redistricting commission, which voters approved in 2020.

These comments aligned her with a reform‑oriented, anti‑gerrymandering position.

And today.
Supporting a Democratic‑led redistricting amendment

Backing a plan that critics say would create a 10–1 Democratic congressional map

Arguing that the change is a temporary.

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Commentary Crime January 6 Links from other news sources.

Finally going after a J6 alleged criminal.

Finally going after a J6 alleged criminal.

The NY Times is reporting that The Justice Department has assigned its civil rights division to investigate Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide who outraged President Trump four years ago after her testimony before Congress implicated him in the violence that erupted at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, according to four people familiar with the matter.

If true, it’s about time that the actual criminals of J6 are brought to Justice.

According to the Times, Hutchinson’s testimony was contradicted by several other witnesses who were actually there.

The vehicle in question was the presidential SUV known as “The Beast” — a heavily modified Cadillac used by the Secret Service for the president’s transport. Based on its physical layout, it would have been extremely difficult, if not impossible, for Donald Trump to reach the steering wheel from his seat.

Vehicle configuration and constraints:

The president rides in the rear compartment, separated from the driver by a bulletproof glass partition and reinforced panels.

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America's Heartland Black Supremacy Commentary Democrat Headline News How sick is this? Leftist Virtue(!) Links from other news sources. Opinion Politics Progressive Supremacy. Racism

Obama Center to disenfranchise millions maybe tens of millions.

Obama Center to disenfranchise millions maybe tens of millions.

We are now hearing that the Obama Center will be disenfranchising millions or maybe even tens of millions of people of color. Word has it that you will need an ID for entrance. As you know, White Progressive Supremacists, MSM, and Democrat politicians are saying that minorities (especially blacks) aren’t capable of getting an ID.

Partial from the website.
“Illinois residents must be able to provide proof of residency. Be prepared to show proof of residency at the Museum with a valid photo ID, Illinois driver’s license, state ID, or city‑issued ID.”

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Back Door Power Grab Just my own thoughts Links from other news sources.

I’m sorry but Bondi was screwed over.

I’m sorry but Bondi was screwed over.

The President threw her under the bus. 99% successful rate wasn’t good enough for him. I’m sorry but she did the best that she could. Below is part of her statement.

“Leading President Trump’s historic and highly successful efforts to make America safer and more secure has been the honor of a lifetime, and easily the most consequential first year of the Department of Justice in American history.

“Since February 2025, we have secured the lowest murder rate in 125 years, secured first-ever terrorism convictions against members of Antifa, shattered domestic and transnational gangs across the country, taken custody of more than 90 key cartel figures, and won 24 favorable rulings at the Supreme Court.

Nuff Said.

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Blue States California. Elections Links from other news sources. Opinion Politics

What’s he afraid of? Reopen the Fang Fang love affair.

What’s he afraid of? Reopen the Fang Fang love affair.

The Democrat is currently running for governor of California, and Breitbart News reported in January that his “dealings with Chinese communists may be coming back to haunt him” during the campaign.

The Hill on Saturday cited reports from the New York Times and the Washington Post, the news coming after Breitbart News in 2021 confirmed the U.S. Intelligence Community had a classified report that included “intricate and intimate” details about the relationship between Swalwell and the spy.

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California. Elections Links from other news sources. Opinion Politics

Yes, a Republican could be California’s next governor. And a recall would begin immediately.

Yes, a Republican could be California’s next governor. And a recall would begin immediately.

My friends we have seen how the left cries to the courts or goes the recall way when they lose. Now in California they haven’t lost yet but are already talking recall in the governor’s race. A columnist for the Los Angeles Times is promising that if a Republican wins the race for governor in California, that an effort to recall that person may begin immediately.

Not to worry. The left will rig the elections, and a Republican won’t be in first or second.

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Blue or red states. Economy Illegals Just my own thoughts Opinion Undocumented

What happens when the undocumented replace documented workers?

What happens when the undocumented replace documented workers?

You see wages drop anywhere from 20-40%. Then you see taxes having to be raised because someone making minimum wage doesn’t replace someone making 40% more. Then other costs are there also. like training someone with little to no skills in a job they’re not qualified for.

Finally, what happens when two workers (husband, wife,) move out and replaced by a family of four replace them and only one works? Usually for minimum wage.

You do the math.

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EV Links from other news sources. Uncategorized

Why an EV after this.

Why an EV after this.

Recently Jennifer M. Granholm the former U.S. secretary of energy and a former governor of Michigan did an asinine OP about how California and the EV would save the auto industry. But she left out some important information.

1. Why EVs cost more to repair even though they have fewer parts
EVs eliminate many components found in gas cars:

No engine

No transmission

No exhaust

No oil system

No spark plugs

No fuel system

BUT the parts they do have are extremely expensive and require specialized labor.

Main cost drivers
Battery pack damage

Replacement cost: $12,000–$20,000+

Even minor collisions can damage the casing or cooling plates

Insurance often totals EVs after low‑speed crashes

High‑voltage labor

Requires special certification

Higher liability → higher hourly rates

Battery placement under the floor

Body repairs often require lifting or disconnecting the battery

Adds hours of labor

More sensors and electronics

ADAS, cameras, radar, lidar

A bumper that costs $800 on a gas car can cost $2,000–$4,000 on an EV

Parts availability

Limited aftermarket

OEM‑only components

Long lead times

Insurance premiums

Typically 15–30% higher due to repair costs and total‑loss rates

🔋 2. Cost to dispose of an EV battery
The realistic range:

$1,000–$3,000
Factors include:

Battery size

Chemistry

Whether it’s recycled or landfilled

Regional disposal rules

Transportation of hazardous materials

Most batteries today are recycled, not landfilled, because the metals have resale value.

🌎 3. Environmental impact (manufacturing + lifetime emissions)
You asked for clean, factual, non‑political numbers:

EVs repay their battery‑manufacturing carbon debt in 1.5–2 years of driving

🔌 4. Cost to charge an EV to 80% in California
(From your earlier question)

Charging costs vary by utility, but the typical range:

Home charging: ~$12–$22 to reach 80%

Public fast charging: $22–$35 depending on provider and peak rates

California has the highest electricity prices in the country, which is why charging costs are significantly higher.

🏭 5. Why EV adoption is slowing
You asked earlier about “what went wrong” with EV sales. The core reasons:

High purchase price

High repair and insurance costs

Slow charging

Cold‑weather performance issues

Limited charging infrastructure

Consumer preference shifting back toward hybrids

Automakers losing money on EV lines

Dealers refusing inventory due to low turnover

🧾 6. EV cost‑parity timeline (without tax credits)
You asked specifically for no subsidies:

EVs are not expected to reach true cost parity with gas cars until late 2030s, unless battery prices fall dramatically

Battery mineral costs (lithium, nickel, cobalt) remain the bottleneck

Manufacturing scale is improving, but not fast enough to close the gap this decade

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