And in other news... Arson at the home of a BAYER executive in New Jersey... Could it be that today would be a great day for the ruling class to stop doing evil?
Bayer - Monsanto - Roundup - Poison in our food ...
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Stop buying everything except for food and shelter. Trump's recession has already started... End all optional purchases... You're going to need that money!
Thinking of buying a new car? Not in this economy! Just drive that old car for another year...
Thinking of buying a new phone? Why? The old one Still Works...
Thinking of traveling on vacation? The trendy thing to do now is called a "Staycation" ... Just stay at home and relax...
Did you notice that all of a sudden it's trendy to have holes in your pants??? Just about the time everybody got poor... It became fashionable!
I would participate in boycotts except that I stopped spending so very long ago... I haven't bought a new car since the 1980s... There's a used car dealer in Eureka that's great and I bought a Ford Windstar van for $3,000 cash... The guy buys used government vehicles at auctions in Sacramento and then moves them in Eureka... https://www.eurekaautowholesale.com/
I bought an iPhone6 so I could hire LYFT taxi service... And it works perfectly for that... Also I can take photographs that I share with my family... All the other functions are totally useless to me... And there's no way in hell I'm going to buy a new phone when this one already works...
The other great place to shop is Goodwill, Eureka Rescue Mission Thrift Shop, Friends of the Animals Thrift Shop, St Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop... I love poking around in those stores because you never know what you're going to find!
And I'm not alone in this... One of my housemates wears a lot of clothes that have words on them... Like: CHICO STATE! - so I asked his son if Mike was an alumni? "No... We just buy real cheap clothes at Goodwill... We don't care what they say... Cuz Mike's blind!" - He's not actually a PRINCE FAN either...
Dumpster diving is quite excellent at the end of the school year in a college town... Often the students abandoned stuff on the street instead of taking it home for the summer... Little stereo systems, beds, couches, lamps... Just pick 'em up!
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Beer Will Cost More Under “Chaotic” Tariffs | Trump: Khalil Detention Is The First Of Many To Come... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1c2PWmL2mI
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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GROK SAYS:
There is no definitive, publicly available evidence to conclusively prove that Donald Trump has been compromised by Russia. This question has been a subject of speculation, investigation, and debate for years, particularly during and after his first term as U.S. President. I’ll break down the key points based on what is known from credible sources and the context provided:
Background and Allegations
Claims that Trump might be compromised by Russia stem from several factors:Business Ties: Trump has had financial dealings with Russian entities over the years. For example, his son Eric Trump reportedly said in 2008 that “Russians make up a pretty disproportionate cross-section of a lot of our assets,” though the extent and nature of these dealings remain murky. Trump’s real estate ventures, including attempts to build a Trump Tower in Moscow, have fueled speculation about potential leverage points.
2016 Campaign: The U.S. intelligence community concluded that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to favor Trump. The Mueller investigation (2019) found numerous contacts between Trump campaign associates and Russian operatives but did not establish a criminal conspiracy between Trump himself and Russia. However, it left open the question of whether those contacts could imply influence or leverage.
Personal Statements: Trump’s repeated praise for Vladimir Putin—calling him “smart” or a “genius”—has raised eyebrows, especially given Russia’s adversarial actions toward the U.S. and its allies. Critics argue this could suggest a compromised position, though it could also reflect Trump’s personal admiration for strongman leaders.
Kompromat Speculation: Unverified allegations, like those in the 2017 Steele Dossier, claimed Russia had compromising material (kompromat) on Trump, such as from his visits to Moscow. No hard evidence has substantiated these claims, and they remain controversial and disputed.
Investigations and FindingsMueller Report (2019): The Special Counsel investigation found that Russia sought to influence the 2016 election in Trump’s favor but did not conclude that Trump or his campaign actively coordinated with Russia. It noted, however, that some evidence was inaccessible due to encrypted communications or witnesses invoking legal privileges.
Senate Intelligence Committee (2020): A bipartisan report described extensive ties between Trump campaign figures (e.g., Paul Manafort) and Russian intelligence but stopped short of proving Trump himself was directly compromised.
Classified Information: Some speculate that classified intelligence—unavailable to the public—might reveal more. Former intelligence officials, like John Brennan, have suggested Trump’s behavior aligns with someone potentially influenced, but this remains opinion, not fact.
Recent Context (March 2025)
Recent news from the provided search results highlights Trump’s current stance on Russia, particularly regarding the Ukraine war:Trump has pushed for a 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, agreed to by Ukraine in talks in Saudi Arabia. He has threatened Russia with economic consequences if it rejects the deal, suggesting he’s exerting pressure rather than simply capitulating to Putin.
Critics might argue his past reluctance to arm Ukraine (e.g., pausing aid earlier in 2025) or his warmer rhetoric toward Putin indicates compromise. However, his administration’s recent moves—resuming intelligence sharing with Ukraine and sending envoys to Moscow—could counter that narrative, showing a more balanced approach.
Sentiment on X
Posts on X reflect a polarized public view. Some users assert Trump is a “Russian asset,” citing his financial ties and Putin praise, while others see his actions as strategic deal-making, not compromise. These opinions are inconclusive without evidence and highlight ongoing speculation rather than fact.
Critical Analysis
The idea of Trump being “compromised” implies Russia has leverage—financial, personal, or otherwise—to dictate his actions. While his business history and campaign contacts provide circumstantial grounds for suspicion, no smoking gun (e.g., leaked kompromat or direct orders from Moscow) has emerged. His current Ukraine policy could be interpreted as pragmatic negotiation rather than subservience, though his critics might disagree. The lack of transparency in his finances (e.g., unreleased tax returns) keeps the question alive but unanswered.
Conclusion
As of March 13, 2025, there’s no concrete proof that Donald Trump has been compromised by Russia. The allegations rest on a mix of documented ties, suggestive behavior, and unproven claims—enough to sustain suspicion but not to confirm it. Without new, definitive evidence (e.g., from intelligence leaks or legal proceedings), this remains an open question, heavily influenced by political bias and interpretation. What do you think—does his recent push for a ceasefire change your view on this?
GROK SAYS:
There’s no credible evidence to support the claim that Donald Trump is or was a KGB agent. This idea seems to stem from speculation, conspiracy theories, or political mudslinging rather than documented facts. The KGB, the Soviet Union’s intelligence agency, dissolved in 1991, and while it’s true they ran influence operations globally, no declassified records or reliable investigations have linked Trump directly to them.
That said, some point to his business dealings in Russia—like the Trump Tower Moscow discussions in the 1980s and 2010s—or his praise of Vladimir Putin as circumstantial “evidence.” Critics, like those in the 2017 Steele Dossier, alleged ties to Russian intelligence, but those claims remain unverified and heavily disputed. Investigations, including the Mueller Report (2019), found no conclusive proof of Trump being an agent of any foreign entity, KGB or otherwise, though they did note Russian election interference efforts.
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