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/3 - #MyThoughts #USA #USpol #Georgia
Those particular rules haven't changed as far as I know, though many still seem to be pending on Georgia's government website (no doubt being fixed up now after Governor Kemp quietly signed the voting rule changes into law on Tuesday). The current rule of how the candidates are listed on the ballots only helps Republicans, so I don't know why it would change at this time.
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/3 - #MyThoughts #USA #USpol #Georgia
Those particular rules haven't changed as far as I know, though many still seem to be pending on Georgia's government website (no doubt being fixed up now after Governor Kemp quietly signed the voting rule changes into law on Tuesday). The current rule of how the candidates are listed on the ballots only helps Republicans, so I don't know why it would change at this time.
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/2 - Of course it could only help Republicans —
who are listed at the top of #Georgia ballots (except in primaries and special elections) because of an elections rule where the name of the candidate who is of the same party as the current governor is shown at the top.
Voters who haven't researched candidates might just pick the most prominent one at the top of the list.
#MyThoughts #HumanNature #USA #US #USpol
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https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/verify/verify-heres-why-candidates-are-listed-in-a-specific-order-on-your-ballot-georgia/93-08f43233-729b-4f55-be4c-419739db6bde
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https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/183-1
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https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-21/chapter-2/article-8/section-21-2-285/ -
/2 - Of course it could only help Republicans —
who are listed at the top of #Georgia ballots (except in primaries and special elections) because of an elections rule where the name of the candidate who is of the same party as the current governor is shown at the top.
Voters who haven't researched candidates might just pick the most prominent one at the top of the list.
#MyThoughts #HumanNature #USA #US #USpol
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https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/verify/verify-heres-why-candidates-are-listed-in-a-specific-order-on-your-ballot-georgia/93-08f43233-729b-4f55-be4c-419739db6bde
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https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/183-1
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https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-21/chapter-2/article-8/section-21-2-285/ -
A lawsuit claims the Agriculture Secretary's work emails proselytized federal employees with frequent Christian-related references like "God," & "Jesus Christ," thus violating 1st Amendment's Establishment Clause.
To emphasize that the #TrumpAdmin couldn't care less and will do whatever it wants, a #USDA spokesperson said, "While we do not comment on pending litigation, we will keep the plaintiffs in our prayers during this process." 😐
#USA #USpol #MyThoughts 🙄🍟
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A lawsuit claims the Agriculture Secretary's work emails proselytized federal employees with frequent Christian-related references like "God," & "Jesus Christ," thus violating 1st Amendment's Establishment Clause.
To emphasize that the #TrumpAdmin couldn't care less and will do whatever it wants, a #USDA spokesperson said, "While we do not comment on pending litigation, we will keep the plaintiffs in our prayers during this process." 😐
#USA #USpol #MyThoughts 🙄🍟
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After Makary caved to Trump, the #FDA put out a press release touting the vape device's features to prevent youth use (info from the vape manufacturer - Glas).
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It's like the FDA (via the #Trump admin) works for the #tobacco companies.And manufacturing fruity-flavored vapes that are particularly appealing to children & teens and then telling them they can't partake is like advertising sugary cereal and then telling kids that cereal is not for them.
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The #FDA has zero credibility under Trump —
Concerned about #PublicHealth, FDA Commissioner Makary hesitated to approve vape flavors (like fruit) that kids especially like.
But #Trump worried about HIMSELF politically, noting the "importance of flavored vaping to young MAGA voters."
Trump then pressured Makary, causing him to approve the flavors (helping the #tobacco industry).
Now Trump is firing Makary.
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#USA #USpol #MyThoughts
---https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-pressures-fda-commissioner-to-approve-flavored-vapes-9dad81ee
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https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/fda-commissioner-marty-makary-under-pressure-from-trump-to-leave-administration-5c096dd6 -
"A CDC official said Saturday that the federal government doesn't plan to have the repatriated American cruise ship passengers quarantine upon arrival in the U.S."
Well then, no worries 😳
... the incubation period is up to 8 weeks, btw (the WHO recommends monitoring people for 42 days)#USA #health #PublicHealth #CDC
#MyThoughts
#CruiseShip #hantavirus
---https://abcnews.com/International/live-updates/hantavirus-live-updates-mv-hondius-canary-islands/?id=132746955
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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/medical-epidemiologist-explains-what-to-know-about-the-cruise-ship-hantavirus-outbreak -
A military spokesperson from #Iran said "forces were on 'full readiness' to protect sites where #uranium is stored."
PM #Netanyahu of #Israel said "the war isn’t over because the enriched uranium needs to be taken out of Iran. '#Trump has said to me, ‘I want to go in there,’ and I think it can be done physically.'"
Meanwhile, #Putin reiterated his proposal to take the enriched "to help negotiate a settlement."
(Wow, how generous of him 😐😅🍟 - #MyThoughts)
#IranWar
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https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-war-attack-may-10-2026-f8812db41837336d816efaea7bc1c44a -
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Ford can read the tea leaves.
#business #USA #China #AutoIndustry #Ford #MyThoughts
---Ford Will Partner More With Chinese Automakers Overseas:
CEO Jim Farley says the automaker will expand tie-ups while developing a plan for Chinese competition in the U.S.~
https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/ford-will-partner-more-with-chinese-automakers-overseas-66cc23c9
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Say what now?
The Admin is trying to persuade auto makers and other manufacturers to ramp up weapons production—
"The discussions are the latest by the administration to put military manufacturing on what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called a 'wartime footing.'"
~~~~But didn't Trump just say in an interview yesterday that they'll be wrapping it up soon in Iran? 🤔
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Is #Hegseth violating service members' 1st Amend rights by proclaiming they are fighting "in Jesus' name"-
(Or does the nature of service negate those rights? 🤔)
Also, it seems like a bait-&-switch for those serving in the #military. I mean, they entered it thinking they were going to protect the country and now they seem to be serving some sort of religious mission.
#MyThoughts #1A
#USA #IranWar
~~~Hegseth Says #US Troops Are Fighting for Jesus. The Pope Disagrees~
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/world/middleeast/pope-iran-war.html
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Banks' revenues, already very high for large banks, will increase more.
And though more revenue might benefit shareholders of larger bank stock as banks increase dividends, the banks will likely buy back their own stock and further increase their revenue.
A financial crisis will hit smaller banks harder than larger banks, which are better positioned with more financial cushion to mitigate lending risk.
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Wow... that's depressing!
And I have been reading a lot about white-collar workers finding it challenging to:
1) Obtain work because of a tough job market
2) Maintain work due to layoffs, etc.
#USA #US #employment #jobs #WhiteCollar #economics #USeconomy #MyThoughts
--https://www.businessinsider.com/job-search-after-layoff-struggles-2026-2
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Seriously... 'both siding' 🙄
Pick a side.
And media, hold the government accountable.
#USA #US #immigration #DHS #ICE #Minnesota #Minneapolis #Walz #trump #MyThoughts
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This is Idaho:
Food banks see an influx of demand as #GovernmentShutdown continues~
One saw increased demand of ~30% in one week!The shutdown uncertainty & loss of federal worker pay coupled with the threat to #SNAP & #WIC food benefits amid rising food prices have increased people’s needs.
Nonprofits seek donations: Food, money & volunteer time.
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#USA #US #USpol #inflation #FoodInsecurity
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Quite the video below 👀
This is all so heart-wrenching.
#MyThoughts
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https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/health/idaho-food-banks-pantries-see-influx-demand-government-shutdown-continues/277-ea64280b-f4a2-46b9-b41d-080d2a97d9f0 -
And the #US “will emit 7 billion tonnes more CO₂ equivalent by 2030 under Trump’s policies than if the country had met its obligations under the 2015 Paris agreement, which (Trump) is withdrawing from.”
A sad state of affairs for the country which historically contributed the most to global carbon emissions, yet whose emissions had been on the decline.
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#energy #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #OilGas #business #Climate #USA #MyThoughts
—https://www.ft.com/content/9dfb0201-ef77-4c05-93cd-1e277c7017cf
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https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/10/theres-a-global-boom-in-solar-except-in-the-united-states/ -
The #USA, under #trump, is leaning towards quick energy production by means of what it knows best— oil, gas, and to some extent, coal.
SHOULD it be this way?
In my opinion, no. The #US might miss out in the long run. And of course, climate change is real!
But for now (unfortunately), the demand for energy derived from products of prehistory is growing.
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#energy #renewables #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #OilGas #LNG #business #ClimateChange #MyThoughts -
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Falling panel prices lead to global solar boom, except for the US: The economic case for solar power is stronger than ever~
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While I agree with this article’s ideology, my pragmatism must note:1) Solar & wind barely reaches 20% of mature markets & under 15% of emerging markets. China makes up the majority (1st chart)
2) Global & gas use is still increasing (2nd chart)
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#energy #renewables #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #OilGas #business #MyThoughts -
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So not only are the federal employees used as political pawns whenever the #US government shuts down because Congress can’t do its Constitutional job and make a budget, but they are also now being forced to go against everything they have ever been and be political.
—#USA #USpol #usgovernment #USgov #FederalGovernment #CivilServants #GovernmentShutdown #MyThoughts