Difference Between a 30 yr and a 50 yr Mortgage

This isn’t fancy. The idea of a 50 yr mortgage should scare us. This is rough numbers. I am not a financial expert. But I can identify the huge potential for generational debt in the idea being tossed out there. That a 50 yr mortgage will encourage young people to buy homes. I asked AI … Read more

Venezuela and Fentanyl: Debunking the Myth with U.S. Government Data

The viral claims don’t match what American intelligence agencies actually say Bottom Line Up Front: In the wake of recent U.S. military strikes on boats near Venezuela, a narrative has exploded across social media: Venezuela is flooding America with fentanyl. Memes and posts claim the strikes targeted fentanyl shipments. Politicians have amplified the message. It’s … Read more

America’s Latest Chapter in a Century of Intervention

The United States has a well-documented history of military interventions globally. According to Congressional Research Service documentation, the U.S. has used armed forces abroad in over 500 instances since 1798. From 1898 to 1994, the U.S. successfully intervened to change governments in Latin America alone at least 41 times. An average of one every 28 months or one global intervention every 18 months for over a century. When expanded globally to include interventions in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, the documented count exceeds 52 major interventions.

Native American Communities: Erasure is the Point

Centuries of broken treaties

The systematic invisibility of Native Americans reveals a pattern of marginalization that spans from colonial treaties to modern immigration enforcement. And the data vacuum itself is the story. By Angela Fisher On October 14, 2025 – Indigenous Peoples Day – President Trump issued a proclamation honoring only Columbus Day, celebrating the explorer who ‘opened the … Read more

Do We Still Need Mumps and Rubella Vaccines? The Data Says Absolutely Yes

Medical Disclaimer: Written by a layperson with a need to understand and present valid data. This article presents data-driven analysis of publicly available epidemiological and clinical research regarding MMR vaccination. The author is not a medical professional, and this content is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It should not be considered medical advice, … Read more

Trade Wars and Policy Failures: America’s Assault on Its Own Food Security

Bottom Line Up Front: American agriculture faces its most severe crisis since the 1980s. Farm bankruptcies accelerated 96% in Q1 2025, with 352 total filings projected for the year. The Argentina bailout scandal exemplifies how US policy actively undermines American farmers—taxpayers funded a $20 billion bailout that immediately enabled Argentina to undercut US soybean exports to … Read more

Comedy: The Canary in the Coal Mine

When comedians get silenced, democracy is in danger Bottom Line Up Front: Comedy isn’t just the canary in the coal mine of democracy. It is democracy. The irreverent, uncompromising voice that refuses to bow before power, no matter how sacred, secular, or seemingly supreme that power claims to be. EXTENSIVE list of sources provided at … Read more

The Great Wealth Transfer: How Corporate America Looted the Middle Class

Timeline: From “Made in USA” Champions to Wealth Extractors The Original Promise (1960s-1985): “We’ll Keep Jobs in America” In 1985, Sam Walton launched Walmart’s “Buy American” campaign with celebrity endorsements and patriotic promises. The message was clear: shopping at Walmart meant supporting American manufacturing and American jobs. See: Key Points: The Shift Begins (1980s-1990s): The … Read more

Back to Reality: Why Politicizing Mass Shootings Makes Us Less Safe

Bottom Line Up Front: While politicians blame opposing parties after mass shootings, FBI data shows these attacks stem from personal crisis, not political ideology. Under 7% involve ideological grievances, while over 80% of shooters experience multiple personal stressors—financial strain, job loss, relationship breakdown, mental health struggles. Most importantly, 48% tell others about their plans, but … Read more

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