Everything that you say is irrefutably true. At the same time, I become so agitated by this that it is really difficult for me to function. There is absolutely nothing I can do about this. And if Congress can do anything—well I don’t see Congress doing anything except expressing disapproval.
Well said Rick, but are you sure Witless, I mean Witkoff is counseling Russia, as opposed to educating them on how tell sell it to the American people in a way in which Trump doesn’t look like a Russian marionette?
Moreover, from my vantage point, Trump is just as guilty as Witless, and as you’ve so eloquently stated: the man from MICE! Completely bought and paid for by Russia, Heritage and the tech bro’s.
Furthermore, the Trump administration recently released the National Security Strategy. In it, they acknowledge a European war would be disastrous for America, and EU trade is critical to US interests, which makes an all out war with Europe and Russia counterproductive to Trump’s overall agenda.
Therefore, is stands to reason that the goal is to destroy Europe’s guardrails and rule of law based system; the same way Russia and all of their co-conspirators (Trump, Witkoff, Rubio, Vance, Heritage, etc…) have destroyed our rule based system, allowing them to deregulate and insure we become a competitive autocracy moving forward. IMHO…:)
As I sit here in Europe listening to this, all I can think about is how incredibly worrying and depressing it is to watch this situation unfold as we sit here helplessly waiting for a resolution.
If these traitors aren't stopped our nation will slowly become the property of Russia.
It was a Russian envoy that proposed that there should be a tunnel between Russia and Alaska.
Summary:
Tunnel would link Russia's Chukotka region and Alaska
Envoy says it could be built in less than eight years
He suggests a company owned by Elon Musk could build it
Idea comes as Putin and Trump prepare for new summit.
MOSCOW, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Russia and the United States should build a "Putin-Trump" rail tunnel under the Bering Strait to link their countries, unlock joint exploration of natural resources and "symbolise unity", a Kremlin envoy has suggested.
Just what we need. A way for Russia to being able to come to our shores, reclaim land that was once part of Russia, and as he is doing now, pushing forward to claim more land for "mother Russia. He has a willing tool in trump, who asks how high when Putin tells him to jump.
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Russia on US soil would threaten Canada and eventually the lower forty-eight of our nation.
The convicted felon and his family along with his administration are traitors to America! The constantly sell out our citizens for the enemies of our nation, 🤬
Rick, I listen to you and Elephant In The Room. I do enjoy it a lot. One thing that you mention occasionally is to your MAGA listeners. I am intrigued and wonder about the number of MAGA listeners you have. I am not MAGA by any stretch, but I love knowing that we may be listening to the same thing. It gives me hope. 😎
There is only one position that Russia must take. Get out of Ukraine or be destroyed, give back the 10 thousand kids kidnapped & give 700 Billion for reparations for reconstruction of Ukraine..
Absolutely. Why in hell should Ukraine have to give up anything? Russia invaded them and needs to pay the price. This whole ring of oligarchs and
want -to- be oligarchs needs to be taken out. Jared belongs in jail ( with the rest of the family) for his out of control grifting and questionable alliances. Witkoff is an anti-American traitor selling us out for $.
Thank you, Rick, for another session to keep me going and somewhat sane. I usually see the truth, though others around me may not or deny it. This essay supported my thoughts and was beautifully written and presented, as always. It revealed such gut wrenching and absolutely sickening behavior. I know it's out there! I look forward to our country climbing out of this muck. It will happen. Thank you for being there!
Please elevate the latest grift from the shitgibbon in the oval office…
OPM blunders orchestrated by Trump are going to cost federal retirees, who receive a pension/annuity…
Trump is extorting tax dollars from federal retirees. The annual COLA increase for TY2026 is scheduled to pay out in January 2026 (as always).
The grift…
Trump added the increase on the OPM site to the final annuity payment for December 2025, but annuitants were NOT paid the additional funds on the December 2025 payment. So, you will pay taxes on money you DID NOT receive in TY2025; and your 1099R for TY2025 will be incorrect.
If you login to your OPM account, you will find the annuity check direct deposited into your account on December 1, 2025, is LESS THAN the amount documented in the payment summary on the OPM Retirement Services website.
Meaning…the 1099R for TY2025 is incorrect and could possibly push the retiree into a higher tax bracket on money, NOT received. This blatant error ensures that each annuitant pays more taxes on money they did NOT receive at the end 2025.
If you call OPM 1 (888) 767-6738, the automated number advises you of the high call volume and promptly hangs up in your face. You may opt to send a message in the online portal, but you only get 200 characters to explain the problem and you do NOT receive confirmation (as you did in the past) that your inquiry was received.
Recommendation: Exhaust all avenues to contact OPM if you are a government retiree and contact your congressman.
The below email address is another way to contact OPM:
This SOB is unbelievable, but the other SOBs you can thank the most is Vought, The Heritage Foundation and all the billionaires that created Project 2025.
On behalf of my father who won the Silver Star in WW2, thank you for amplifying these “ guilty men”.
Everything that you say is irrefutably true. At the same time, I become so agitated by this that it is really difficult for me to function. There is absolutely nothing I can do about this. And if Congress can do anything—well I don’t see Congress doing anything except expressing disapproval.
Thank you. Trump attempting to move US into Russian/fascist column. Your directness is appreciated.
Shameless corruption. The hallmark of this administration. Pay to play is their motto
As someone who also studied Russian/ Soviet history, all I can say is that every word you said, Rick, is true. I too am sickened by this betrayal.
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Well said Rick, but are you sure Witless, I mean Witkoff is counseling Russia, as opposed to educating them on how tell sell it to the American people in a way in which Trump doesn’t look like a Russian marionette?
Moreover, from my vantage point, Trump is just as guilty as Witless, and as you’ve so eloquently stated: the man from MICE! Completely bought and paid for by Russia, Heritage and the tech bro’s.
Furthermore, the Trump administration recently released the National Security Strategy. In it, they acknowledge a European war would be disastrous for America, and EU trade is critical to US interests, which makes an all out war with Europe and Russia counterproductive to Trump’s overall agenda.
Therefore, is stands to reason that the goal is to destroy Europe’s guardrails and rule of law based system; the same way Russia and all of their co-conspirators (Trump, Witkoff, Rubio, Vance, Heritage, etc…) have destroyed our rule based system, allowing them to deregulate and insure we become a competitive autocracy moving forward. IMHO…:)
As I sit here in Europe listening to this, all I can think about is how incredibly worrying and depressing it is to watch this situation unfold as we sit here helplessly waiting for a resolution.
If these traitors aren't stopped our nation will slowly become the property of Russia.
It was a Russian envoy that proposed that there should be a tunnel between Russia and Alaska.
Summary:
Tunnel would link Russia's Chukotka region and Alaska
Envoy says it could be built in less than eight years
He suggests a company owned by Elon Musk could build it
Idea comes as Putin and Trump prepare for new summit.
MOSCOW, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Russia and the United States should build a "Putin-Trump" rail tunnel under the Bering Strait to link their countries, unlock joint exploration of natural resources and "symbolise unity", a Kremlin envoy has suggested.
https://www.reuters.com/world/kremlin-envoy-proposes-putin-trump-tunnel-link-russia-us-2025-10-17/
Just what we need. A way for Russia to being able to come to our shores, reclaim land that was once part of Russia, and as he is doing now, pushing forward to claim more land for "mother Russia. He has a willing tool in trump, who asks how high when Putin tells him to jump.
---
Russia on US soil would threaten Canada and eventually the lower forty-eight of our nation.
The convicted felon and his family along with his administration are traitors to America! The constantly sell out our citizens for the enemies of our nation, 🤬
Dead eyed doll Kushner and thieving Witcoff make my blood boil.
Rick, I listen to you and Elephant In The Room. I do enjoy it a lot. One thing that you mention occasionally is to your MAGA listeners. I am intrigued and wonder about the number of MAGA listeners you have. I am not MAGA by any stretch, but I love knowing that we may be listening to the same thing. It gives me hope. 😎
Yes! it’s Treason!!!
There is only one position that Russia must take. Get out of Ukraine or be destroyed, give back the 10 thousand kids kidnapped & give 700 Billion for reparations for reconstruction of Ukraine..
Absolutely. Why in hell should Ukraine have to give up anything? Russia invaded them and needs to pay the price. This whole ring of oligarchs and
want -to- be oligarchs needs to be taken out. Jared belongs in jail ( with the rest of the family) for his out of control grifting and questionable alliances. Witkoff is an anti-American traitor selling us out for $.
Jared was there to trade Ukraine for a Trump Tower in Moscow
Thank you, Rick, for another session to keep me going and somewhat sane. I usually see the truth, though others around me may not or deny it. This essay supported my thoughts and was beautifully written and presented, as always. It revealed such gut wrenching and absolutely sickening behavior. I know it's out there! I look forward to our country climbing out of this muck. It will happen. Thank you for being there!
Please elevate the latest grift from the shitgibbon in the oval office…
OPM blunders orchestrated by Trump are going to cost federal retirees, who receive a pension/annuity…
Trump is extorting tax dollars from federal retirees. The annual COLA increase for TY2026 is scheduled to pay out in January 2026 (as always).
The grift…
Trump added the increase on the OPM site to the final annuity payment for December 2025, but annuitants were NOT paid the additional funds on the December 2025 payment. So, you will pay taxes on money you DID NOT receive in TY2025; and your 1099R for TY2025 will be incorrect.
If you login to your OPM account, you will find the annuity check direct deposited into your account on December 1, 2025, is LESS THAN the amount documented in the payment summary on the OPM Retirement Services website.
Meaning…the 1099R for TY2025 is incorrect and could possibly push the retiree into a higher tax bracket on money, NOT received. This blatant error ensures that each annuitant pays more taxes on money they did NOT receive at the end 2025.
If you call OPM 1 (888) 767-6738, the automated number advises you of the high call volume and promptly hangs up in your face. You may opt to send a message in the online portal, but you only get 200 characters to explain the problem and you do NOT receive confirmation (as you did in the past) that your inquiry was received.
Recommendation: Exhaust all avenues to contact OPM if you are a government retiree and contact your congressman.
The below email address is another way to contact OPM:
retire@opm.gov
Or contact via USPS Mail:
Retirement Operations Center
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Post Office Box 45
Boyers, PA 16017
This SOB is unbelievable, but the other SOBs you can thank the most is Vought, The Heritage Foundation and all the billionaires that created Project 2025.
This is a well thought out clusterfuck. 🤬