It can’t be emphasized enough that all of this is in service of getting the populace accustomed to the idea that the U.S. military can and should be used for the domestic aims of a rising dictator. Figure out for yourself how this ends (not well). The Christian Science Monitor has time to explain why this is different from other presidencies. Wish some other media outlets had it. National Guard takes new role aiding immigration operations in GOP states - CSMonitor.com
The Christian Science Monitor
National Guard takes new role aiding immigration operations in GOP states
The Trump administration is expanding National Guard support at immigration detention sites. Florida activated troops on Tuesday.
Trump’s plan for America: fewer doctors and therefore much longer wait times to see one, if you can see one at all. Rich people will be able to see one just fine, though. Oh, and both parties still aren’t the same. New federal student loan limits are a 'punch in the face' for aspiring doctors: American Medical Association president-
CNBC
New federal student loan limits are a 'punch in the face' for aspiring doctors: American Medical Association president
Trump’s "big beautiful bill" caps medical school loans, which may make it harder for future doctors to finance their degree or force them to scra...
Remember when President Biden tried to make people’s lives easier through student loan forgiveness and a bunch of people were like, “nah you're too old?” I do. More people are late on both their mortgage and student-loan payments — another bad sign for the economy - MarketWatch https://www.marketwatch.com/story/more-people-are-late-on-both-their-mortgage-and-student-loan-payments-another-bad-sign-for-the-economy-d8fae485
Thanks, non-Kamala voters! More Tariff Price Hikes on the Way: How It'll Impact Grocery Bills:
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More Tariff Price Hikes on the Way: How It'll Impact Grocery Bills
New tariffs of 15% to 50% are set to take effect on imported goods this week, including food, from the produce aisle to meat, fish, dairy and more....
People gonna be sick with measles on a faulty aircraft flying to an El Salvadoran prison after being kidnapped by masked ICE without due process while waiting in the unemployment line because they lost their jobs due to tariffs. But yeah- it’s a Democrat’s fault. image
Congratulations to everyone who foisted this despicable quack on the country. Chronically ill? In Kennedy’s view, it might be your own fault | https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/05/health/kennedy-chronic-illness-kff-health-news
Honestly, I implore people to stop listening to rich people with nothing at stake who are on social media flogging their Substacks and MSNBC appearances who aren’t running for office or helping a campaign. None of these people care about us.
I don't know why anyone would think splitting the entire left-of-center vote and continuing to blame Democrats for what Republicans do would be anyone’s idea of the best response to what is now a bit more than creeping authoritarianism. That would actually be, IMHO, a non-strategy that aids the authoritarians.
Yep! Both parties, exactly the same! Can’t tell ‘em apart! 🤪 Kennedy cancels $500 million in mRNA vaccine contracts | STAT |
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Health secretary RFK Jr. shuts door on U.S. investment in mRNA vaccine research
Vaccine experts and people steeped in pandemic preparedness expressed horror at the news that RFK Jr. has shut the door in U.S. investment in mRNA ...
I think Trump is enough to keep tourists away, but this will seal it. Tourism from foreign visitors adds billions of dollars to the U.S. economy, so say goodbye to a lot of that. US could require up to $15,000 bonds for some tourist visas under pilot program | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-could-require-up-15000-bonds-some-tourist-visas-under-pilot-program-2025-08-04/