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Andy Collen's avatar

I grew up in Aspen during the 70s-80s. The influential parents of my time there ranged from John Denver to Hunter S. Thompson. Trying to find ways to inspire influencers of today by some of the originals…before the computer.

So, I have created this series of articles. I am calling it…”Voices of the past talking about the present, trying to inspire a better future” … be it Positive or Gonzo.  It’s time that generations join together. This weekend so many cities showed the world they are united in support for…. No Kings! There is a difference between executive and congressional powers… only one makes the laws and tariffs(taxes).

https://open.substack.com/pub/growingupaspen/p/one-rebel-can-break-congress?r=2g93c&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

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Juan Schoch's avatar

Epstein name-dropped Trump Putin as client.. Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon,.. [Updated re: Gov. shutdown/Trump-Epstein Robber Baron schema, Melania & more,.]

The Alpha & Omega of Epstein Cover-up

https://open.substack.com/pub/pc93/p/the-alpha-and-omega-of-the-epstein?r=55nkvn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=truei76o

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Regret's avatar

You could study the writing style of confident experts a bit more, your writing style is a bit close to that of conspiracy theorists.

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Juan Schoch's avatar

Updated re: Gov. shutdown/Trump-Epstein Robber Baron schema, Melania and more,. Epstein name-dropped Trump Putin as client.. Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon,..

The Alpha and Omega of the Epstein Cover-up ~ Clean New Deal megapost

https://open.substack.com/pub/pc93/p/the-alpha-and-omega-of-the-epstein?r=55nkvn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=truei76o

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kmblue187's avatar

Anyone who watched Trump's speech to the generals know Trump's brain is gone, all he can think of is REVENGE on his enemies. A WAPO story (front page) this am has a more detailed survey about who's to blame, 75 % blame the Repubs. A quote from Trump from his pathetic speech. "I'm not used to such a quiet room...you can get up and leave, but there goes your rank and your career." Mr. Bone Spurs judges our military.

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kmblue187's avatar

Giving the wealthy a big fat tax break with no expiration date is apparently ok with Republicans.

Having some of their wealth decreased to pay for healthcare for lower income people is not,

It's just plain cruel. At the time Obamacare began, I was paying 800. dollars a month in premiums, all I can say is God Bless Obamacare.

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Zyxomma's avatar

Ta, Marcie.

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Virgin Monk Boy's avatar

Shutdown theology: starve the poor to feed the project. Close hospitals so billionaires can get a tax cut. Call it freedom while you steal the bread from Joe Lunchpail’s table. They say government is waste, but the only waste here is the cruelty on repeat. Blessed be the ones who see through the grift before the premiums double.

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Levi-za's avatar

Never. Stop. Punching. Nazis. And. Reserve. 5. Extra. Hits. For Russell. Steaming. Pile. Of. Christo-fascist. Shit. Vought.

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Priceofcivilization's avatar

Barcalounger doesn't quite capture the spirit of it. try Lazy Boy.

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Oscar Possum's avatar

What a great sentence; "Now they have caught the car, and are howling Democrats made them chip their teeth on the bumper.".

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Hank Napkin's avatar

"Looking for the Placebo that's right for you? Login to TrumpRx™! You'll Be Best, fast!"

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Craig Nixon's avatar

The only thing in this story that is NOT terrifying is a Tom Jones reference.

Ai yi yi, Delilah.

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Stuart's avatar

Can't Ms. Grijalva sue for a writ of mandamus? (Where the court orders a government official to do his f*cking job.)

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cotugirl's avatar

So what's not getting done at my agency. Funding for public a safety projects like police cars and fire stations. Hospital construction. School construction. Harbor construction. Every sort of essential community facility. Hope red state people are satisfied.

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Peter MacMonagle's avatar

I told one of my senators to watch his back because I am sure Trump will claim the US Congress is either too WOKE or a terrorist organization (take your pick) and will have them all kicked out of the US Capitol. Dictators (and would-be dictators) do not like competition.

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Marty Smit's avatar

Blue state citizens should withhold any food pantry or disaster aid to Red states. When they whine remind them about this shit their legislators pulled.

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