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Here is proof Trump will destroy Medicare and Medicaid for his priorities: Tax Cuts to the Rich.

February 4, 2025 By Egberto Willies

Here is Proof Trump Will Destroy Medicare and Medicaid for His Priorities: Tax Cuts to the Rich

Senator Bill Cassidy may have spilled the beans at Robert Kennedy’s hearing as he infers Medicare and Medicaid cuts will be used to fund Trump’s agenda.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: medicaid, Medicare, Rich, Tax Cuts, wealthy

Democrats must not abandon the working class: Fareed Zakaria gets this one wrong.

February 2, 2025 By Egberto Willies

Democrats Must Not Abandon the Working Class: Fareed Zakaria Gets This One Wrong

Democrats must never give up on any demographic. What they must do is work hard to earn them, something the Republicans have done using racism and xenophobia. We must use love and nurture.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Democrats, Fareed Zakaria, working class

America In Decline: How Trump’s attack on electric vehicles hurts us as BRICS countries excel.

February 2, 2025 By Egberto Willies

America In Decline: How Trump's attack on electric vehicles hurts us as BRICS countries excel.

Trump’s executive order to eliminate the “electric vehicle mandate” and freeze EV infrastructure expansion will stunt our advancement in clean energy and other areas.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: BRICS, electric vehicles, EV

Trump caused the death of hundreds of thousands the last time. Is he about to do it again?

February 1, 2025 By Egberto Willies

Trump caused the death of hundreds of thousands the last time. Is he about to do it again

Trump is responsible for hundreds of thousands of dead Americans for botching the COVID-19 response. He is on the path to repeating his dereliction of duty with HIB and bird flu.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Donald Trump, Flu, Pandemic

This is how Trump’s cryptocurrency scam rips off MAGA to pay himself and his billionaire friends.

January 31, 2025 By Egberto Willies

This is how Trump's cryptocurrency scam rips off MAGA to pay himself and his billionaire friends.

Trump’s enriching himself and his billionaires with government-backed cryptocurrency will be paid for by his MAGA base. When they get woke, they will get mad.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: billionaires, cryptocurrency, MAGA

The MAGA vs MAGA feud is on and the oligarchs are beating the white nationalists OOPS!

January 31, 2025 By Egberto Willies

The MAGA vs MAGA feud is on and the oligarchs are beating the white nationalists OOPS!

The fight feud between MAGA white nationalist Steve Bannon and Oligarch Elon Musk is on. And the oligarchs are winning.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: MAGA, White nationalist

White House reporters call out Trump for linking DEI to the DC midair airplane-helicopter crash

January 30, 2025 By Egberto Willies

White House Reporters Call Out Trump for Linking DEI to the DC Midair Crash In a move that epitomizes his characteristic blend of opportunism, misinformation, and race-baiting, former president Donald Trump wasted no time in using a tragic midair collision over Washington, D.C., to further his attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. During a press conference, Trump falsely suggested that DEI policies contributed to the accident, despite having no evidence to support his claims. His remarks were not only devoid of factual basis but also reflected his long-standing strategy of scapegoating marginalized communities and distorting policy discussions for political gain. Trump’s Unfounded Attacks on DEI Trump’s press conference was a masterclass in misinformation, filled with misleading statements and outright fabrications about air traffic control hiring practices. He claimed that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was prioritizing diversity over competence, asserting that people with "severe intellectual disabilities" and "psychiatric problems" were being actively recruited for air traffic control positions. These claims were designed to incite fear and reinforce his narrative that DEI policies undermine American safety and efficiency. However, reputable fact-checking sources such as Snopes and The Washington Post have debunked these assertions. The policy Trump referenced, which allows individuals with disabilities to be considered for federal employment, has existed for decades—including during his own administration. More importantly, this policy applies to a wide range of FAA positions, including administrative roles, IT, and facility management—not air traffic control. By misrepresenting the policy, Trump sought to create the false impression that unqualified individuals were being placed in critical safety-sensitive positions, a claim that is both misleading and incendiary. Furthermore, Trump attempted to tie this policy to the Biden administration, despite the fact that it has been in place since at least 2013 and was in effect during his presidency. If he truly believed it to be a threat to aviation safety, why didn’t he change it during his first term? The hypocrisy is glaring. Reporters Push Back Unlike the largely uncritical media coverage Trump enjoyed during his initial rise to power, this time reporters swiftly pushed back against his baseless claims. They directly challenged his narrative, pointing out the contradictions in his statements and questioning his premature assignment of blame. One reporter noted that Trump had already signed an executive order purportedly "restoring safety standards," yet the crash still occurred. If his policies were so immediately effective, why did this tragedy happen? Another journalist highlighted that Trump’s own administration had not reversed the FAA’s hiring policies, undercutting his central argument. Trump’s flippant responses to these challenges revealed his lack of substantive policy knowledge and his reliance on inflammatory rhetoric. When asked if he was getting ahead of the investigation, he dismissed the question, claiming that "common sense" was enough to draw conclusions. This is a dangerous mindset—serious policy decisions should be driven by facts and investigations, not gut instincts and conspiracy theories. The Real Issue: Deregulation and Cuts to Safety Programs While Trump ranted about DEI, he conveniently ignored his own administration’s record of gutting regulatory oversight and defunding key transportation safety programs. During his first term, Trump rolled back numerous aviation safety regulations under the guise of reducing "burdensome" government oversight. His administration weakened requirements for pilot training, attempted to privatize air traffic control, and cut funding for essential FAA programs. The Biden administration, by contrast, has made significant efforts to strengthen aviation safety. Under Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, the FAA has taken steps to improve air traffic control staffing, reduce near-miss incidents, and modernize safety protocols. Unlike Trump, who prefers to govern through executive orders and public spectacle, Biden's approach has been methodical and based on empirical data. Buttigieg swiftly responded to Trump’s reckless remarks, stating: "Despicable. As families grieve, Trump should be leading, not lying. We put safety first, drove down close calls, grew air traffic control staffing, and had zero commercial airline crash fatalities under our watch. Now Trump oversees the military and FAA, and his first act was to fire key personnel who kept our skies safe. Time for real leadership, not scapegoating." This response underscores the real issue at hand: Trump’s preference for governing through fear and misinformation rather than investing in substantive policy improvements. Trump’s Dangerous Strategy Trump’s attempt to use a tragic accident to further his anti-DEI agenda is not just misleading—it’s dangerous. By suggesting that diversity hiring leads to deadly accidents, he is not only spreading misinformation but also fueling division and resentment. His rhetoric aligns with broader right-wing attacks on DEI initiatives, which seek to roll back decades of progress in workplace inclusion and equal opportunity. Moreover, Trump’s obsession with DEI as a scapegoat for every societal ill—from military recruitment to corporate performance—follows a familiar pattern of race-baiting that has defined his political career. His base responds to these dog whistles because they tap into long-standing racial anxieties. But in reality, DEI initiatives are about ensuring that workplaces are open to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, or disability status. Suggesting that diversity equates to incompetence is not just offensive; it is fundamentally untrue. The Broader Fight Against Misinformation Trump’s latest misinformation campaign underscores the urgent need for fact-based journalism and robust pushback against right-wing disinformation. The fact that reporters challenged him directly is a promising sign, but this must be the norm, not the exception. If left unchecked, his fabrications can shape public perception, creating an environment where harmful policies—such as cutting DEI initiatives and deregulating safety measures—gain traction. This is why independent media, progressive voices, and fact-checking organizations must remain vigilant. Trump will continue to spread lies, distort reality, and manipulate tragedies to fit his agenda. The challenge for journalists, activists, and everyday citizens is to counter these narratives with truth, logic, and unwavering commitment to justice. Conclusion Donald Trump’s attempt to link DEI to the Washington, D.C., midair crash was not just unfounded but indicative of his ongoing war on diversity and inclusion. His statements were riddled with misinformation, historical revisionism, and racist dog whistles, all aimed at undermining policies designed to ensure equal opportunity. Fortunately, journalists and progressive leaders like Pete Buttigieg pushed back against his reckless rhetoric, demonstrating the importance of challenging misinformation in real time. As the investigation into the crash unfolds, Americans must resist Trump’s attempts to politicize tragedy and scapegoat marginalized communities. Instead, the focus should remain on data-driven aviation safety measures that protect all passengers—not on divisive and dangerous attacks on DEI.

White House reporters immediately pushed back when Trump attempted to link DEI with the crash of the American Airlines Regional Jet airplane and the military helicopter.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: DEI, Donald Trump, Journalists, plane crash, reporters

There is more Trump in all of us than we believe. Anand Giridharadas: It’s an autoimmune disease.

January 29, 2025 By Egberto Willies

There is more Trump in all of us than we believe. Anand Giridharadas- It's an autoimmune disease

Anand Giridharadas: It is easy to believe that less than 50% of America voted for or wanted Trump. Unfortunately, if we had less Trump in us as a nation, he would have lost in a landslide.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Anand Giridharadas, Donald Trump

A MAGA caller expected a fight and left speechless when I agreed with him.

January 28, 2025 By Egberto Willies

A MAGA caller expected a fight and left speechless when I agreed with him.

It was clear that this MAGA caller to my radio show, Politics Done Right, thought he would get into a fight with me but instead got an agreement that left him speechless.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Caller, MAGA, Politics Done Right

AT LAST! Colombian President Gustavo Petro stood up to Trump’s bullying on immigrants’ return.

January 27, 2025 By Egberto Willies

Rep. Jasmine Crockett destroys the immigration myths: This is likely Trump’s most ingenious grift.

Unlike some European leaders, Colombian President Gustavo Petro did not just succumb to Trump’s commands. He turned two American military planes with immigrants around.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Colombia, Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, immigrants

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