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Charlie Kirk and The Alamo

By C J Waldron Remember the Alamo was a battle cry used to stir Texans in their fight for independence from Mexico. Now, the Maga-verse is using Remember Charlie Kirk as a similar call to arms. Unlike Texas, those currently being called to the front lines aren’t confronting a foreign nation. Instead, they are being […]

Trump Pardons January 6th Criminals

Trump, the wannabe dictator.

Legal, But Immoral, Unethical, and a Breach of His Oath of Office by Mark M. Bello Nothing Donald Trump says or does surprises me. I admit I was surprised that you, my fellow citizens, decided to grant him a second term in the highest office in the land. He cares little for the average man, […]

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