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Dan

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20. I suspect that when there are several things that really are influencing people
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 12:05 PM
Thursday

1. When they cut the subsidies for the ACA - and people were hit with huge premiums.

2. When they cut Medicaid by one billion dollars and the subsequent impact to rural hospitals.

3. I would include the tariffs and it's impact on farms - but the farmers voted for that so they got what they asked for.

4. DODG cuts to the Federal government workers - which I bet surprised a lot of Trump supporting federal workers.

5. The cuts to federal programs that help the poor and middle class.

6. I would say Trump stealing everything that he can - but that was to be expected after the Roberts Court gave him total immunity.

7. Cuts to education and attacks on science - I guess he wants the rest of the country to be like the Red States.

8. His support of Putin's agenda - it is hard to hide.

9. Those with eyes open knew he was a sexual predator - but maybe raping babies was a bridge too far, for some of them.

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My sister called [View all] Omaha Steve Thursday OP
That is some really good news! duhneece Thursday #1
It did Omaha Steve Thursday #2
I am glad for you, Steve! Prof. Toru Tanaka Thursday #14
I got email yesterday from a friend Tree Lady Thursday #3
Most of my farming relatives now hate him and his tariffs KS Toronado Thursday #4
Sounds good and natural... Harker Thursday #8
My two crazy cousins who farm, were huge Trump lovers. redstatebluegirl Thursday #17
I remember my dad always said...... KS Toronado Thursday #18
Absolutely! redstatebluegirl Thursday #19
If Chump ever mentioned anything about "tariffs" while he was campaigning FakeNoose Thursday #23
I agree with everything you said KS Toronado Thursday #25
Many more people are getting involved. Ocelot II Thursday #5
I take that as a good sign MustLoveBeagles Thursday #22
The sleeping giant is awaking! frogstar0 Thursday #6
ding. dont miff off mr steve's sis . AllaN01Bear Thursday #7
Good for her! liberalla Thursday #9
There's this large rural property along a busy highway (U.S. 441) in Alachua County, Florida. sop Thursday #10
Wow, that seems like a good sign. nt blue_jay 21 hrs ago #30
We do need those previously uninvolved voters to wake up and pitch in... Wounded Bear Thursday #11
A lot of people are starting to wake up! Emile Thursday #12
Omaha Steve.... Upthevibe Thursday #13
Welcome to the Resistance. This is the capital switchboard. (202) 224-3121 Call give your Representative flashman13 Thursday #15
That's wonderful, maybe many more will find their own personal red line in the sand. JMCKUSICK Thursday #16
I suspect that when there are several things that really are influencing people Dan Thursday #20
Good news MustLoveBeagles Thursday #21
Great. debm55 Thursday #24
As usual Keepthesoulalive Thursday #26
my formerly republican friend, barbtries Thursday #27
Good for her, she's had enough wendyb-NC Thursday #28
There will be other events between now and March 28. summer_in_TX 23 hrs ago #29
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