Day: May 27, 2026

Since when do the LOSERS in a war dictate terms to the WINNER?!

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Since now, I guess. America and Israel have decimated Iran's war-making ability, sunk its navy, removed its mines from the Strait of Hormuz, and destroyed most of its missiles. So, we have: Iran refuses to back down from its "Red line" on nuclear talks. An Iranian official asserted Wednesday that Tehran will not back down …

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At the Park: Why we are no longer a high-trust society.

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On my way home from signing a petition to repeal the unconstitutional income tax, I dropped by a park near the Sammamish River Trail in Woodinvlle. The trail is paved, and divided like a normal road would be. It was a gorgeous day today, and there were cyclists and walkers on the trail, and moms …

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