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"Comcast announced Wednesday that it is spinning off most of its cable channels, including MSNBC and NBC News, into a separate, publicly traded company. Top executives at the newly formed company, for now just called SpinCo,"

Very Appropriate!

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I’d rather be flayed alive and dipped in boiling vegetable oil than listen to Freddie de Boer.

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I know someone may have already mentioned it, but the Honestly section, discussing how and why the Dems failed...being headed up by an admitted Marxist? I think you just answered the question, right there.

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“The Biden administration is quietly rushing to implement new policies that will loosen restrictions on migrants who entered the US illegally — a parting attempt to thwart President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration crackdowns and mass deportations.”

https://nypost.com/2024/11/21/us-news/biden-admin-to-let-illegal-migrants-skip-nyc-ice-appointments/

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Unless they are actual LAWS they can be ignored by Trump.

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Where Democrats go from Here? Well, I would add where does Democrats and Globalist Republicans go from here? It is time for politicians, at all levels, to put the United States of America First always. That is what the vast majority of Americans want.

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" Michael Moynihan is joined by self-described Marxist Freddie deBoer and Democratic strategist Ruy Teixeira to explore this and more"

How many Marxists have I listened to since the 1960s..... The problem the DNC has today is there is little daylight between 'Marxists' and the 'Progressive Democrats'. People noticed.

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Jose Ibarra was convicted. He has won the privilege of staying in the USA in a cell with three squares a day and healthcare for life (we hope). His lawyer didn't cost him a cent. Isn't this a great country we live in. Maybe someone in prison will find that a bit over the top and plan an early planetary departure for our convicted murderer. He gives those who are sincere and appreciative to be able come here a bad name. Semper Fi.

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“A Venezuelan gang member in the United States illegally was found guilty of the murder of nursing student Laken Riley by a Georgia jury yesterday.”

Wow. It was a bench trial. No jury. Really disappointed to see this MSM-style sloppiness in TFP. Makes me wonder what else the writer is phoning in.

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so we are first forced to accept the defunding of the police and then the remaining 'police' go around arresting PARENTS for nothing while releasing CRIMINALS for everything and then wonder why demodopes lost the election.....this is quite a breathtaking example of the insanity of life under the Biden regime which continuously claimed they were the protectors of democracy - seriously seriously deranged people

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"Where Do Democrats Go From Here?"

I'm a little confused.

Wasn't this the last election in America?

Shouldn't journalist and homosexuals be packing for GITMO?

Surely the MSM and the Democrat Party weren't lying to us., were they?

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I'm a homosexual, a trump supporter who volunteered for his campaign, and thanks to the miracle of his reelection hope has been restored for a return to traditional American values in which we are all equal with no special identity groups receiving, or are perceived to be receiving, disproportionate privileges over everyone else. That's what "equality" really means. Too Hell with the socialist conception of "equity."

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Thank you, Greg. You speak for many of us.

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Thank You. You get it.

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You sir have my admiration!!!!!!!!!

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I live in Fannin County and am very familiar with this highly trafficked road. But like any reasonable person shook my head in disbelief when this news broke. I’m still in disbelief however we are getting only one side to this story as officials are naturally being kept from making any comments. Like any occurrence where “sides” are drawn, let’s reserve at least some of our indignation until this story has completely played out.

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Yeah, something seems fishy for some reason. I will reserve my outrage until further notice. Although, it's quite wild that they arrested her... Why not just call CPS or something?

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"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."

—Edmund Burke

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Didn't say I was doing nothing, just that I am not getting outraged. I do hope she is cleared of all charges and something changes in that community and in our culture. I am advocating for Free Play and trying to raise my children this way in my own community - outrage does not mean action

Also, I just read the actual article... it's a bit more clear. Seems like pretty normal parenting stuff and the cop was having a power trip or something. Still, I'd just like to know more

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Absent citizen advocacy, This mother is relegated to her own representative and is at the mercy of a powerful entity. We should all take a lesson from the Floyd debacle of the power of citizen activism. Chauvin remains in prison indefinitely as a result of that travesty.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/georgia-mom-charged-after-son-walks-alone-less-mile-home

The contributors have read the police report.

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This is probably the last we will hear of this story. But in essence, you are probably right.

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This story must be allowed to play out under potential abuse of authority? There is no harm in railing against this action based on the information available since there are no repercussions for exercising our right to express dissent. As a non-resident on Fannin County or Georgia, it is a simple choice and I've already relayed my sentiments to the Prosecutor's office. I would do, and have done, the exact same thing in my local jurisdiction because I do not fear the system. That's not how it's supposed to work in a democracy.

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In the interest of accuracy, in the Riley murder case, the murderer elected a bench trial. This he was found guilty by a judge, not a jury. Makes no difference in the outcome, but the blip here got it wrong.

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I'm not a big proponent for lawsuits but Ms. Patterson should sue the local police department for the pain and anguish the nanny state caused her in front of her children no less. The two officers should be demoted to truant officers and never allowed to abuse their powers again. Hell, that's an affront to good truant officers, maybe dog catchers? Nope, those are good people too. Not sure what they could do, but they should do something else.

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This is a distinct possibility but only after the criminal charges are disposed of without a conviction. Garnering national attention lays the foundation for a significant defamation lawsuit but only if she has the resources to pursue it.

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What kind of a Nanny State are we becoming?

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I am outraged by the conduct of law enforcement in this matter and have absolutely zero compunction about communicating this sentiment to them directly:

Fannin County Criminal District Attorney’s Office,

I am writing to express my concern regarding the arrest of Brittany Patterson in Fannin County, Georgia, following her 10-year-old son’s independent walk to visit a friend’s grandmother. The charge of “reckless conduct” in this instance is a troubling overreach of law enforcement authority that undermines both parental discretion and a child’s basic right to autonomy.

Children are human beings with an inherent capacity for independence that grows with time, experience, and the guidance of their parents. By criminalizing Ms. Patterson’s decision to grant her son a measure of autonomy consistent with her assessment of his maturity and capabilities the justice system sends a harmful message that parents cannot trust their own judgment about what is best for their children and that children must live under constant supervision regardless of their readiness to engage with the world. Based on my childhood experienve, this sounds more like imprisonment than quality parenting.

Ms. Patterson demonstrated responsible parenting by leaving her son in the care of his grandfather while attending a medical appointment. Her son’s decision to embark on a short walk to visit a neighbor is a common and harmless activity and was neither reckless nor neglectful but a natural expression of independence. Treating such behavior as criminal does a disservice not only to Ms. Patterson but also to her son, who has been implicitly told that his actions are unsafe and unacceptable despite no harm coming to him.

Minors must be allowed the freedom to develop autonomy under the guidance of their parents, not under the overreach of a legal system that presumes danger in every independent action. Parents, not the state, are best equipped to assess their child’s readiness for such activities and criminalizing their reasonable decisions risks eroding trust in our institutions while stifling children’s growth and confidence.

This case also raises concerns about resource allocation. At a time when serious crimes, such as drug trafficking and violent offenses, pose real threats to public safety, the decision to pursue charges in this case reflects misplaced priorities. Law enforcement and the justice system must focus their efforts on addressing genuine dangers rather than criminalizing everyday parenting decisions.

I respectfully urge the police, the prosecutor’s office, and the court to reconsider this case and drop the charges against Ms. Patterson. This is an opportunity to affirm the rights of parents to guide their children’s development and the rights of children to grow into responsible, autonomous individuals. Let us strive to support families and foster environments where trust, independence, and common sense prevail over fear and unnecessary punishment.

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The International Criminal Court just issued arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant,

This is shameful, disgusting and a farce.and Chuck Schumer blocked Senate passage of the sanctions Bill against the terrorist enabling”;International Criminal Court “ for the past year .He bears responsibility for this

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Disgraceful even for Schumer.

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Who is a Jew. Purportedly.

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