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Author: MJ

  • Trump has his whole administration helping him conceal the Epstein files…

    Trump has his whole administration helping him conceal the Epstein files…

    The real scandal isn’t that Donald Trump’s name appears in the Epstein files. Everyone with a functioning brain and an internet connection already assumed that. The man’s long, sordid friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, beauty pageants, private parties, “younger side” quotes, and all, has been public knowledge for decades. What’s breaking through now, like cracks in a dam, is something far more damning:

    The cover-up is the crime. And it runs deeper than anyone imagined.
    Thanks to The Wall Street Journal, we now know what Trump knew and when he knew it. Back in May, Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputy Todd Blanche, both handpicked loyalists, sat down with Trump in the White House and told him point-blank: his name appears multiple times in the Epstein documents. Not once. Not vaguely. Multiple times.

    Weeks later, the Department of Justice, under Bondi’s leadership, announced it would not release the full Epstein files to the public. This, after Bondi herself had previously boasted that she had “truckloads” of Epstein documents sitting on her desk, ready to be reviewed. Transparency? That evaporated the moment Trump’s name was confirmed in the stack.
    Trump, of course, did what Trump always does: he lied. In July, asked whether Bondi had told him his name appeared in the files, he replied, “No, no,” with all the empty confidence of a man who’s been gaslighting his way out of scandal since the ‘80s. He then pivoted into a word salad about Comey, Obama, Biden, and the “Russia hoax,” trying to drag every past boogeyman into the flames with him.

    But now Bondi and Blanche themselves have confirmed the briefing happened. So the president lied, again, on camera. And then tried to sue The Wall Street Journal for reporting a truth he had already privately acknowledged.

    And that’s just the beginning of the cover-up.

    The DOJ filed a weak, doomed-to-fail motion to unseal grand jury records, knowing full well that their reasoning, “public interest” wouldn’t meet the legal threshold. Judge Robin Rosenberg rejected it, correctly noting that the DOJ hadn’t attached the request to an active judicial proceeding. In other words, they wanted the appearance of transparency without the risk of actual disclosure.

    Meanwhile, Maxwell’s legal team has entered the chat, opposing the release of those same transcripts while simultaneously negotiating with the DOJ in a possible bid for clemency. Her lawyer even released a statement thanking Trump for his “commitment to uncovering the truth,” which might be the most shamelessly transactional quote of the decade.

    But Bondi’s fingerprints on this mess go back further than her recent U-turn. As Florida’s attorney general during the fallout from Epstein’s original non-prosecution agreement, she never lifted a finger to challenge the 2008 deal that let Epstein walk with a wrist slap. That infamous arrangement, negotiated by then–U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta, let Epstein plead guilty to state charges, serve just 13 months (with work release), and secured federal immunity not only for Epstein but for any unnamed “co-conspirators.” Bondi’s office, fully aware of the sweetheart terms, declined to pursue any state-level challenge. Years later, she joined Trump’s administration as AG, the same Trump who rewarded Acosta with a Cabinet post during his first term, naming him Labor Secretary. The message was clear: protect the predator, and you’ll be promoted.

    And let’s not forget who just got fired: Maurene Comey, daughter of James Comey and a key prosecutor in the Epstein and Maxwell cases. Coincidence? Sure. Just like it’s a coincidence that the DOJ’s memo now insists Epstein had no “client list,” no conspiracy, and definitely wasn’t murdered, while key evidence remains sealed and new court filings are deliberately designed to go nowhere.

    And then there’s the now-infamous Sharpie birthday letter to Epstein, where Trump allegedly drew a naked woman and signed his name below the waist. Trump insists it’s not his “language,” even though he’s been caught on video using the word “enigma” (a key term from the letter) repeatedly. And never mind that this is the same man who once bragged about walking in on teenage girls changing at his pageants, because of course he doesn’t doodle.

    This isn’t just about Trump being in the files. It’s about the staggering number of high-ranking officials, media figures, judges, and legal enablers willing to twist themselves into knots to make sure no one ever sees what’s in those files. It’s about the sudden walkbacks, the contradictory statements, the theatrical lawsuits, the sleight-of-hand filings. It’s about how this machine of power, not just political, but cultural, financial, and judicial, is circling the wagons around a man whose connection to Epstein is not just alleged, but documented.

    The public backlash is growing, even among Trump’s own base. The same MAGA faithful who once flooded message boards with conspiracy theories about Epstein and the “client list” are now grappling with the reality that their guy may be the one holding the match over the pile of sealed documents. Elon Musk said as much. So did Sean Hannity, in his own passive-aggressive Fox News way. But the truth keeps coming.
    And still, the walls hold, for now.

    This isn’t just about protecting Trump, it’s about protecting the system that let Epstein thrive. The donors. The CEOs. The foreign royalty. The financiers. The judges. The enablers. The media figures who knew but didn’t say. The government officials who sat on files. The ones who showed up to the parties, cashed the checks, and looked the other way.
    It was never about one man. It’s about the network that feeds off secrecy, silence, and the calculated degradation of the vulnerable. The only thing worse than what Trump might’ve done is the cold, coordinated effort to keep the public from ever knowing.

    So yes, Trump’s name is in the Epstein files. But that’s not the biggest bombshell.

    The real story is how many people in high places were willing to burn down truth, law, and decency to keep it hidden.

    Via: Adam Miller

  • Serious warning sign that consumers are in deep trouble and recession or worse is near…

    Serious warning sign that consumers are in deep trouble and recession or worse is near…

    As you hopefully know, the health of Wall Street and the health of Main Street are two very different things. That is, you can’t judge what’s really happening in the economy based on the Wall Street numbers. Here’s an Op-Ed from contributor Hank Martin to tell you what’s really going on with the economy:

    The Mirage of Prosperity: What Seven-Year Car Loans Say About Our Economy

    Breaking news: Americans are now taking out seven-year loans just to afford a car. Let that sink in.

    According to Bloomberg data, as of the second quarter of 2025, 21.6% of all new vehicle financing is stretched across seven years. On average, that means a buyer will shell out $15,460 in interest alone—on something that’s worth half as much by the time it’s paid off.

    And here’s the kicker: lenders aren’t stopping at seven years. They’re already pushing eight-year loans to keep the illusion of affordability alive.

    This is not the sign of a healthy economy. It’s the sign of a strained middle class clinging to the basics of mobility through a financing scheme that looks more like a mortgage than a car note. For decades, the 5-year loan was the standard. Then, quietly, six-year terms became the norm. Now seven years is a fifth of the market. Tomorrow? Who knows—ten-year car loans? Leasing our way to nowhere?

    The auto industry hails this as “flexibility.” Wall Street calls it “innovation.” Let’s be honest: it’s desperation. Instead of solving the underlying affordability crisis—skyrocketing vehicle costs, stagnant wages, and interest rates that make credit cards look charitable—we’re stretching out debt further and further, kicking the can down the road.

    Also, it was recently reported that the vast majority of car owners are upside down on their car notes, including luxury car owners. Credit bureaus are reporting more loan defaults than any time since the pandemic. A high percentage are also 90 days late on their payment. 

    The truth is simple: if the average American cannot afford a car without financing it for nearly a decade, then our economy is not strong. It is hollow. And these longer loan terms are not a solution; they’re a warning flare.

    When debt becomes the only bridge to daily life, the bridge isn’t being strengthened—it’s being overburdened. And sooner or later, it collapses.

    Hank Martin

  • Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he won’t let Trump annex his city…

    Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he won’t let Trump annex his city…

    Mayors are starting to stand up to the Trump military takeover of America. The latest is Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. I’m not exactly a fan, but if I was a mayor of Chicago, I would be doing the same thing.

    Everyone knows Chicago has been poorly managed. Crime has been out of control there for years. Something definitely needs to be done. I think many people agree on that. But is the answer big brother, or should I say big daddy, take over by the federal government? The majority of Americans are saying NO. And I am one of them. 

    I admit that agreeing with Democrats was not on my bingo card. But authoritarianism makes strange bedfellows. That could be a very bad thing for Trump. What I’m talking about is the ever increasing unification of Democrats and Republicans against authoritarianism. Turns out our other differences start to look very small in the face of a complete government takeover of our country.

    It will be interesting to see what happens next as Brandon Johnson says he has ordered Chicago police officers not to cooperate with Trump’s masked federal storm troopers. I should clarify that those “storm troopers” are our fellow citizens who have been turned against us by the authoritarian in the White House.

    I’d be remiss if I didn’t say I’m not a fan of crime. But I am also fully aware that police officers are not utilized properly. The laws have not been updated. The overhead and bureaucracy is out of control. There are myriad ways to go about bringing down crime rates aside from federal big daddy government takeover.

    I’d also be remiss if I didn’t add that crime rate in Chicago has been coming down steadily. In fact, I think it’s down 20% over last year. So Trump launching a “state of emergency“ to justify giving himself authoritarian powers is in fact, illegal, justice it was illegal for him to do the same for the insane tariffs he has been implementing.

    Oh! The irony of the most lawless president we’ve ever had breaking the law to supposedly enforce the law in America’s cities. The chief criminal posing as America’s great crime fighter — while he protects pedophiles and white collars who have committed crimes, including clients of Pam Bondi’s brother (Google that one). then again it’s not really irony. It is insane, psychotic level hypocrisy and bipolar dementia and/or mass psychosis.  Whatever it is, it ain’t American.

  • Parents alleged ChatGPT encouraged their son to kill himself…

    Parents alleged ChatGPT encouraged their son to kill himself…

    Everything that hails our society currently, wrapped up in one brief blurb.

    The parents of an Orange County teen who died by suicide are suing the company behind ChatGPT, claiming the chatbot helped him take his own life.

    Adam Raine’s parents claim ChatGPT went from helping him with homework to becoming a companion, then to eventually becoming his suicide coach, according to the lawsuit.

    What the Lawsuit Alleges

    1. Prolonged ChatGPT Use and Emotional Dependency

    • Adam, a 16-year-old from California, initially used ChatGPT beginning September 2024 for homework and personal interests. Over time, the AI became his primary confidant, especially as he struggled with anxiety and mental health issues Tech Policy PressPeople.com.
    • According to the 39-page complaint, he grew dependent on the chatbot and gradually pulled away from real-life support systems Tech Policy Press.

    2. ChatGPT Validating Suicidal Ideation

    3. Encouraging Secrecy, Assisting in Planning

    4. Multiple, Disturbing Content and Image Interactions

    • Adam reportedly mentioned suicide to ChatGPT 213 times in about seven months, while the AI brought it up 1,275 times—six times more often Daily Telegraph.
    • He shared images (e.g., of rope burns and a noose), yet safety systems did not flag the content appropriately. The noose image, for instance, was scored at 0% self-harm risk by OpenAI’s moderation API Tech Policy Press.

    5. Alleged Systemic Failures & Rush to Market

    • The lawsuit claims OpenAI rushed the release of the model (GPT-4o), allegedly prioritizing competition over safety validation The GuardianTech Policy PressABC7 Los Angeles.
    • Internal objections from safety teams were reportedly overridden, and the context of long-term interactions—where vulnerabilities were most visible—was inadequately tested Tech Policy 

    Should we be surprised? We are not.

    Hank M contributed to this article 

  • Trump FDA approves *NEW* mRNA booster shot, RFK says “talk to your doctor”…

    Trump FDA approves *NEW* mRNA booster shot, RFK says “talk to your doctor”…

    Welp, so much for the Trump administration banning mRNA. LOL. You may have noticed on social media how people are saying that Trump was going to ban mRNA. I knew that was a long shot, to say the least. Not only is he not banning it, his FDA just approved a new mRNA booster for the fall season!

    Can I just take a moment to tell all the people who tried to convince me that “Trump is going to prosecute everyone involved in the Covid vaccine, you’ll see!” that you are all a bunch of delusional, brainwashed zombies? Thank you, I had to get that off my chest.

    To make matters worse, RFK said people should “consult their doctors“ before taking the new booster shot. WOW. These are literally the same doctors who told people to get the shots in the first place! These are the same crazy doctors who have proven over and over that they follow the money instead of the truth. RFK wants people to consult these pharmaceutical shills. WOW.

    Of course, the stans who defend every single thing Trump does will tell you the great news is that RFK removed the emergency use authorization for Covid vaccines. They will ignore everything else I wrote above, especially the fact that people are still able to inject their children and elderlies with the legalized toxic mRNA juice with the full permission of their doctors.

    Let’s get real, anything short of a complete ban on the MRNA pathogen is unacceptable. In continuing to approve this evil in any form, the government, including Trump and RFK, is an accomplice to mass homicide. 

    

  • Head creepy AI salesman Trump launches AI challenge to children: “the new everything”

    Head creepy AI salesman Trump launches AI challenge to children: “the new everything”

    Back in February, Trump signed an executive order to mandate that every classroom in America be “equipped” with AI. Multiple studies followed showing AI is dangerous for developing minds and basically shuts down critical thinking faculties. Trump didn’t blink, neither did his rabid followers.

    Fast forward to a cabinet meeting today in which Trump proudly announced the launch of his “presidential AI challenge“ to every student in America. “This is the new internet, the new computer, the new television, the new everything all put together in one,” he gushed. Spoken like a complete technology neophyte introducing a product he knows absolutely nothing about.

    Not to be outdone, the new AI.GOV website announced the presidential AI challenge using none other than Trump‘s favorite spokesmodel Melania Trump. Here it is in all of its creepy and cringe glory:

    Then again, I guess we shouldn’t be shocked that another presidential administration is going after the children. The Democrats do it, the Republicans do it. They all want the children. Protect your children. 

  • I know why alcohol sales have crashed, and it ain’t good news…

    I know why alcohol sales have crashed, and it ain’t good news…

    I know why alcohol sales are down; people have traded alcohol for narcotic drinks that are much more powerful, addictive, and dangerous, all of which are operating under the radar of regulatory agencies.

    Case in Point: the viral “Feel Free“ drink.

    Feel Free is a controversial herbal tonic produced by the company Botanic Tonics

    Marketed as a “plant-based” and “natural” mood-booster, the drink has been widely criticized by addiction specialists and public health advocates due to its main ingredients: kratom and kava. 

    • Kratom: In low doses, this Southeast Asian plant acts as a stimulant, and in higher doses, it produces sedative, opioid-like effects. Kratom can be addictive and cause withdrawal symptoms, including anxiety, irritability, and cravings.
    • Kava: This root from the South Pacific has relaxing and calming properties. Long-term, heavy use has been linked to liver damage. 

    Despite being advertised as a “healthy” alcohol alternative, especially to the sober-curious community, the drink’s potent ingredients carry serious risks. 

    • Highly addictive: The kratom in Feel Free acts on the same brain receptors as opioids, leading to dependency and severe withdrawal symptoms in frequent users.
    • Misleading marketing: The company has been sued for allegedly misleading marketing that downplays the risk of addiction. While Botanic Tonics now includes warnings on its website and labels about the drink’s habit-forming potential, addiction specialists and former users claim these warnings came too late.
    • Severe withdrawal: Users who have become dependent on Feel Free report suffering from intense withdrawal symptoms when trying to quit, with some individuals reporting anxiety, depression, and severe skin issues. 

    Kratom and kava are not regulated by the FDA, and there have been calls for greater oversight. Lawsuits have been filed against Botanic Tonics over the addictive nature of its product, with some alleging it was deceptively marketed. The company has settled some of these lawsuits and added warnings to its products. 

    So don’t believe the hype. The alcohol sales crash is not because people are getting sober and improving their health. It’s simply because they have found a more powerful narcotic to mask their problems and keep their head buried in the sand. Most of them are not getting “free” of anything. They are actually becoming even more addicted, slaves, and addictive drinks is just the tip of the iceberg .

  • Whistleblower: reckless DOGE team exposed YOUR social security number, name, dob, address…

    Whistleblower: reckless DOGE team exposed YOUR social security number, name, dob, address…

    Charles Borges, Chief Data Officer for the Social Security Dept, just filed a shocking whistleblower complaint against Doge that has privacy watchdogs screaming for prosecution.

    According to a NYT report, Borges says the 20-something hackers hired by Elon Musk to transform the American government into a Frankenstein AI system “uploaded a copy of a crucial Social Security database in June to a vulnerable cloud server, putting the personal information of hundreds of millions of Americans at risk of being leaked or hacked.

    “The database contains records of all Social Security numbers issued by the federal government. It includes individuals’ full names, addresses and birth dates, among other details that could be used to steal their identities, making it one of the nation’s most sensitive repositories of personal information.”

    You may also recall that back in February, Trump, Musk, and other cabinet members laughed off concerns that the young Dogerz were not operating under any ethical standards, were not subject to transparency and oversight rules, and therefore posed a massive security risk to America. Trump and team called the concerns “nothing more than a “political witch hunt intended to subvert to people’s will,” which is what they say about every single criticism.

    Safe to say “the people’s will” is that our highly sensitive Social Security number, name, address, and date of birth are secured by our government, and if government contractors negligently mishandle them, they should be held accountable.

    Then again, the people’s will is clearly not a concern of this administration and never has been. Anyone with even partially opened eyes knows that this administration only cares about the will of a single dude and his stans who are compelled by delusions of grandeur and, most likely, coercion. Then again, they may not be concerned with Social Security numbers because they are right now in the process of replacing them with a biometric security/surveillance system that is right around the corner. 

  • Trump threatens to investigate Chris Christie for criticizing him…

    Trump threatens to investigate Chris Christie for criticizing him…

    Chris Christie was on ABC News to discuss his position on the Trump FBI’s investigation of Trump critic John Bolton. Christie implied Trump has weaponized his office to investigate his enemies and “doesn’t care” about maintaining separation between the office of the President and investigations being conducted by the Department of Justice.

    Trump got triggered and posted the following to his Truth Social echo chamber:

    “Chris refused to take responsibility for these criminal acts,” Mr. Trump wrote. “For the sake of JUSTICE, perhaps we should start looking at that very serious situation again? NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW!”

    Trump was referring to a political scandal involving Christie in 2013 in which Christie was accused of directing lanes of a bridge to be closed for political reasons.

    Trump’s response is patently false, defamatory, unethical, and yet another proof that he is tyrannically and illegally weaponizing the office of the president to retaliate against anyone who criticizes him personally. He’s also lying. Again.

    First off, I’m not a Chris Christie fan, but Christie was cleared of wrongdoing by multiple investigations conducted by an outside firm, a congressional investigation, and a federal investigation. In fact, two of his aids who were prosecuted were actually exonerated by the Supreme Court, who said their actions could not be considered fraudulent because they did not involve any sort of quid pro quo arrangement, money, or other favoritism. There’s nothing to investigate— except Trump’s personal grudges.

    So, Trump is defaming Christie by stating that he has committed crimes that he has not been punished for. That is a clear cut case of “fake news,” as Trump calls it. Secondly, Trump and his cabinet member’s constant drumming of “no one is above the law!” slogan is also fake news coming from the administration who is protecting sex trafficking and child predator felons and refusing to investigate the origin of the Sars 2 virus, the fatal warp speed vaccine, not to mention Trump’s ongoing pardons of white-collar criminals, and crypto bros and many others. I won’t even get into all of Trump’s “fake news” state of emergencies that he has launched to go “above the law” to give himself powers that he was never constitutionally granted.

    Here’s the real news: Trump’s administration is literally the “above the law” administration. Every time they say those words, they are simply projecting who they are and what they are doing, in alignment with Karl Marx’s “always accuse the enemy of what you are doing” political strategy.

    But beyond all the lies, defamation, and projection, the most troubling thing is the weaponization of the office of the president, and if the federal government at-large, to threaten, investigate, and punish any free American citizen who has the audacity to criticize Trump or his policies. This is a horrible development and assault on our constitutionally protective way of life.

    This is not the stuff of a free republic. This is the stuff of a totalitarian psycho regime. They’ve literally got people terrified of going to prison for criticizing Trump. Even the media is terrified of being sued for saying something negative about him. This is not freedom. This is the end of freedom. If we don’t have freedom WE DON’T HAVE A COUNTRY. how are you going to make America greater again when you’re taking away the thing that makes America great???

    I personally don’t know how a person can call themselves a patriot and approve of the ongoing tyrannical behavior of the guy in the White House. I get that the Democrats are not the solution for America. But neither is tyranny.

  • RFK says new “universal vaccine” will be more safe and effective than any vaccine…

    RFK says new “universal vaccine” will be more safe and effective than any vaccine…

    RFK is super excited about the new “universal vaccine“ the Trump administration’s NIH has been developing since shortly after Trump took office. He recently said, “we believe it will be more safe and effective than any other vaccine.”

    Putting aside the fact that RFK used to be anti-vaccine, and putting aside the fact that he is clearly now pro vaccine (despite the fact that the left continues to call him anti-vaccine), should we believe his claims about Trump’s new super universal vaccine?

    Before I answer that question, first, I’d like to explain what kind of vaccine it is. No, I am not a doctor or virologist or immunologist or anything of the sort. However, I am a professional researcher who knows as much or more about this topic now than most professionals. As always, do your own research and verify everything I’ve stated. 

    The universal vaccine (U-VAX) is basically a BIO ENGINEERED virus in a syringe. It’s a GMO vaccine. That is, it is a virus strain, such as influenza or SARS 2, that has been GENETICALLY MODIFIED through the use of chemical filtration to remove the contagion genome. when injected into the body, it is supposed to trigger the immune system into creating a defense against when/if contracted.

    The chemical used to remove the contagion genome is called beta-propiolactone (BPL). It is derived from petroleum product. Though scientists claim to remove all traces of it from genetically modified vaccines, it is classified as a potent alkylating agent, corrosive, carcinogenic, and known to cause cancer, even in low levels.

    RFK and his handpicked colleagues at the HHS claim this type of vaccine is “much more safer and effective“ than mRNA vaccines. That is an extraordinarily wild claim for two reasons: First, it is an outright admission that the mRNA vaccine is NOT safe and effective, which is diametrically opposed to Trump and the medical/science community’s ongoing claims that it is (which is how they are able to avoid culpability). Second, BPL vaccines are extremely similar to countless other GMO vaccines, with the only difference being that the other ones are filtered with the use of formaldehyde instead of BPL, which are the very vaccines that RFK himself had blamed for autism.

    Should you take BPL vaccines? That’s a decision only you can make. As for me, no, I won’t be taking them. I’m not taking genetically modified anything if I can help it. Although I’m not deliberately injecting viruses into my body either. I personally will continue to take my chances and trust my immune system and God over the profit driven big pharma industry and their partners in big government.