…Propaganda and wishful thinking can only heal so many wounds…

USAID investments in poor countries will come to be seen as some of the smartest investments in diplomacy and soft power that US citizens have ever made. Those who nixed it, and were complicit, will be judged some of the worst leaders of our time.

Do I support Israel's sovereignty? Of course! But what it's doing in the West Bank is unprecendted and disproportionate. It is bombing Iran and Yemen, with the (tacit) approval of the US Government. This has become a regional war, w/out US citizens or US Congress having a vote

I love cycling. But I’m not watching “The Move” on HBO Max w Lance Armstrong … my cycling heroes don’t hate on their friends, teammates, and team staff by destroying their careers and reputation while protecting a lie. He doesn’t deserve this platform.

Global Diplomacy is only getting more complex, with intractable issues like nuclear disarmament, climate change, immigration, trade, refugees, regional wars, etc So the USA cuts 1,500 staff from the State Department, including those with the most experience, insight. Wake up!

NYC is a special case. There is more than enough $$$ to support Zohran Kawami Mamdami for Mayor Euro-style support to low-income residents. In fact, it's a prefect test case. The devil's in the details, but potential is there to improve the quality of life for the bottom 50% of new yorkers

There is actually a "just war" doctrine, where Israel can pursue its national interest & defend itself both within its borders and regionally, BUT MUST ALSO allow humanitarian aid in ALL CASES, esp to women & children. Where do we as Americans stand on this?

UNESCO is one of the coolest things on earth - shining a light on some of the most epic historical, social, geographic, & cultural treasures our civilization has. The fact that President Donald J. Trump proposes to withdraw is another head shaker. Gracious sakes ... 🆘

That great sucking-up sound you hear: Idaho GOP Rep. Mike Simpson introduces an amendment to rename the Kennedy Center for Melania Trump. 🛑STOP clogging the works with stupid shit & GAGA: Govern America Great Again Congressman Mike Simpson House Appropriations The Kennedy Center MELANIA TRUMP

If low-income Americans were doing great than I wouldn't mind what I just read: "Trump's megabill makes the largest cuts to food stamps in the program’s 86-year history, jeopardizing assistance for more than 42 million people." But inequality is worsening & this targets poor ppl

You only understand the contorted, amateur-hour President Donald J. Trump tariff when you see that he values personal power over all. He's waffling. Again. He is not visionary, strategic, or competent. It is embarrassing. President Jimmy Carter was too nice and often weak. Trump is mean and weak.

I like this. Need to avoid even the appearance of insider benefit. And Trump should divest from his conflicts of interest now as well: thehill.com/homenews/senat…

long term it doesn't make sense to build huge AI data centers in hot climates. There are already too many here in the Washington DC region. You need to price in the need to cool them and the higher energy prices for surrounding populations. Northern climes better

The Environmental Protection Agency: do what you’re supposed to do. Get your head out of your ass. Fight climate change, with vision, execution, teeth. Communicate long-term solutions. Unite us. Lead.

When u lack substance & vision, you rally people around so-called enemies. Today, Trump accused Bank of America & J.P. Morgan of discriminating against him. Seriously? They are literally on the exact same team. Start governing and stop pointing fingers.

i just read that American Children (anyone 18 and under) consumed ultra-processed foods for 61.9% of all calories. Is there any other stat that helps explain problems across the board in health, longevity, etc?

Let's be clear. There is not a crime emergency in Washington, D.C. Let's not mistake it, most politicians & all gov'ts wield propaganda for various purposes -mostly for power gains. But in my life, I've NEVER experienced such daily falsehoods & propaganda from a President.

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