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Trump’s Dictator Delusions Continue Unabated

Maybe because he wants to be one himself, but Donald Trump has this thing about dictators like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping  — they can do no wrong. The only thing he seems to want from either Putin or Xi is a U.S.-favorable trade deal. Chalk that up to Trump’s business background. The latest incident of Trump delusions about dictators came yesterday when he claimed that neither Russia nor China was aiding Iran in its conflict with the U.S. This despite reports of both countries aiding in electronic intelligence and even in supplying war needs for the Islamic Republic. In light of those media claims of assistance to Iran, Trump wrote on Truth Social: “I see so many comments from the Radical Left Morons and Lunatics that China and Russia are helping the ‘wonderful’ Islamic Republic of Iran…. If they are, it’s at a very low level, but I don’t believe they are at all. They have too much to lose, and we would know about it, and know about it very fast!” I guess Trump’s Secretary of Defense/War, Pete Hegseth, is also a moron and lunatic. In July, he testified before the Senate that both countries were “at different

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U.S. Navy Celebrates 251st Birthday

I am a U.S. Navy veteran who served during the now-almost-forgotten Vietnam War. Today, I proudly join other veterans and patriots in celebrating the founding of the Navy 251 years ago. Here is the history of the Navy: The founding of the Navy came out of immediate military necessity during the early months of the American Revolutionary War, evolving from small local efforts into a national naval force. Initial Need for a Sea Force (Early 1775) In the summer of 1775, the Continental Army under General George Washington was besieging British troops trapped inside Boston. Washington faced two major problems: His army suffered from a severe lack of gunpowder and military supplies. The Royal Navy had unrestricted control of the Atlantic coast, easily supplying British forces in Boston while raiding American coastal towns. To intercept British supply ships, Washington commissioned a small fleet of armed schooners on his own authority in September 1775, starting with the vessel USS Hannah. The Congressional Resolution (October 13, 1775) Recognizing that a coordinated national naval capability was necessary, delegates in the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia. On October 13, 1775, Congress passed a resolution authorizing the purchase and fitting out of two armed

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Musk Adds $366 Million to GOP Midterm Coffers

Since the start of the year, Elon Musk — reportedly the world’s first trillionaire — has donated some $366 million to groups supporting Republican candidates in the upcoming midterms. About $276 million of that has come since July 1, as campaigns heated up. This generosity toward the GOP makes Musk the largest donor so far this year to any cause, party, or individual. The sum also tops the $290 million he donated for the 2024 election. Some $158 million has gone to the Senate Leadership Fund, which supports Senate candidates. Another $76 million has gone to America PAC, a political action committee Musk founded in 2024. His group’s goal is turning out hard-to-get Republican voters. “If Democrats take control of Washington and win key gubernatorial and attorney general races this November, then America risks becoming a socialist, woke and borderless country,” according to a America PAC statement. Other donations by Musk include: $20 million to the Congressional Leadership Fund, the main super PAC for House Republicans $10 million to Lone Star Liberty PAC, a group supporting Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate in Texas $10 million to the Republican Governors Association $2 million to the Republican Attorneys General Association

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Emperor Trump Proclaims Energy Ceasefire

President Trump, in his usual fashion, today declared that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a ceasefire on striking each other’s energy infrastructure. The only thing is, Vladimir Putin has yet to signal acceptance. Trump announced on Truth Social: “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed.”  Mr. President made a similar announcement on September 14, which went unheeded by the warring parties. This time, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled his agreement, so long as Russia went along. He wrote on social media: “Ukraine supports the ceasefire, and it is important that Russia support it as well. We are awaiting details from the American side.” Meanwhile, Trump’s announced agreement with Russia to purchase diesel fuel is drawing criticism from both sides of the aisle. His action, naysaying Senators contend, violates a 2022 law that forbids the importation of Russian oil. The day before his announced ceasefire, Trump lashed out at Zelenskyy and called for him to resign. He blamed the Ukrainian leader for the rise in fuel prices. UPDATE 10/12: Despite Trump’s pronouncement, Russia attacked Ukrainian energy sites again.

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Jeff Bezos Predicts AI-Powered Three-Day Workweek

In an October 2026 interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos outlined a vision for how artificial intelligence could fundamentally transform the modern labor landscape. Rather than framing AI primarily as a threat that triggers mass unemployment, Bezos focused on how exponential productivity gains could give workers unprecedented flexibility over their schedules and household finances. Core Themes of Bezos’ AI Prediction 1. The 3-Day Workweek & Single-Income Households Bezos argued that AI tools will amplify human output so significantly that individuals will no longer need to work traditional 40-hour weeks or hold multiple jobs to meet living expenses. Reduced Hours: As automated systems take over repetitive and complex tasks, workers could earn enough to sustain their standard of living in just three days a week. Return of Single-Income Homes: Bezos noted that households currently requiring two full-time working adults might choose to transition back to a single income. Dual incomes would remain an option for lifestyle preference rather than strict economic necessity. “Some people will decide, ‘I can support my family working three days a week.’ That’s what productivity in the economy means.” — Jeff Bezos 2. Emerging Labor Shortages Countering widespread fears that AI will create

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Ukraine Be Damned: Trump Lifts Sanctions to Buy Russian Diesel

President Donald Trump on Friday announced a high-profile, controversial agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import millions of tons of Russian diesel fuel into the United States and global markets. This agreement represents a major shift in foreign policy, undercutting existing U.S. sanctions against Moscow in a bid to relieve domestic economic pressure ahead of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. Key Details of the Agreement Volume & Delivery Schedule: Under the terms announced by President Trump, Russia will immediately deliver over 300,000 metric tons (~2.25 million barrels) of diesel fuel, followed by an additional 500,000 metric tons in November, and 1 million metric tons shortly thereafter. Future shipments could expand up to 3 million metric tons. Sanctions Waiver: To enable the transactions, the U.S. Treasury Department issued temporary import licenses allowing Russian diesel imports through April 7, easing energy restrictions previously imposed on major Russian state-backed energy firms. Economic & Domestic Motivations Surging Diesel Prices: Domestic U.S. diesel prices have risen sharply, climbing above $6.25 per gallon nationwide. The spikes stem from global oil supply disruptions related to Middle East conflicts and restricted refining capacities. Relief for Key Sectors: High diesel prices have triggered financial strain and bankruptcies in

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Katie Zacharia Named White House Press Secretary

Katie Zacharia, former Fox News commentator and now a Truth Social staff member, has been named White House Press Secretary. She succeeds Karoline Leavitt, who left her post for family reasons and has since joined Fox News. Zacharia worked briefly in Trump 47 for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Most recently, she has served as a senior communications adviser for the Trump Media and Technology Group, aka Truth Social. She was evidently not President Trump’s first candidate, but “bigger names” reportedly showed no interest in the post.  

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