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Posted: Jul 23, 2025 - 7:14am

We may be lost, but we're making great time. Yogi
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“Listen carefully, Feyd,” the Baron said. “Observe the plans within plans within plans.”


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Posted: Jul 19, 2025 - 11:57am

 ColdMiser wrote:

I am in agreement with your sentiments. I only hope that IF there is a Phoenix story that I'm alive to see it. It would suck to pass on leaving my kids in the hands of bullies. I do feel hopeful that there is an youthful undercurrent right now that may swell into a tidal wave in the not too distant future. Though said bullies will be fighting tooth and nail to keep it at bay. 



I see the energetic, concerned “young” generations to be mostly focused on infighting and nit-picking and, IMHO, putting most of their attention on issues that won’t contribute to a bettering of education, financial stability, employment, food security, or health care. Perhaps that’s just a version of what the folks of the Greatest Generation said about the Greasers and Hippies. 
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Posted: Jul 19, 2025 - 10:18am

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A lot of us here are grey-haired. Our time to steer America was successful and it became rich, powerful, smart, and a role model for the world.

Now, the responsibility for ethics, intelligence, direction, and then importance of the nation is being passed off to younger generations - and they generally aren't in alignment with the Old Ways. Lots of reasons, including the media not being on board with togetherness. No more "I'd like to teach the world to sing" but instead, more "me" focused. (The media doesn't have a responsibility to make America great)

And so, for now, the bullies rule the playground. 

It brings me back to the mantra "America is the greatest nation on Earth." But all things must pass. I think that's what we're in the midst of now, the demotion and collapse of American greatness. Will there be a resurgence, a phoenix story? Not fueled by Boomers. 


I am in agreement with your sentiments. I only hope that IF there is a Phoenix story that I'm alive to see it. It would suck to pass on leaving my kids in the hands of bullies. I do feel hopeful that there is an youthful undercurrent right now that may swell into a tidal wave in the not too distant future. Though said bullies will be fighting tooth and nail to keep it at bay. 

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Posted: Jul 19, 2025 - 10:12am

I’ve said this before to all. You’re witnessing the fall of Rome all over again. Lessons not learned. History is repeating itself but in less time.
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Posted: Jul 19, 2025 - 9:40am

A lot of us here are grey-haired. Our time to steer America was successful and it became rich, powerful, smart, and a role model for the world.

Now, the responsibility for ethics, intelligence, direction, and then importance of the nation is being passed off to younger generations - and they generally aren't in alignment with the Old Ways. Lots of reasons, including the media not being on board with togetherness. No more "I'd like to teach the world to sing" but instead, more "me" focused. (The media doesn't have a responsibility to make America great)

And so, for now, the bullies rule the playground. 

It brings me back to the mantra "America is the greatest nation on Earth." But all things must pass. I think that's what we're in the midst of now, the demotion and collapse of American greatness. Will there be a resurgence, a phoenix story? Not fueled by Boomers. 
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Posted: Jul 18, 2025 - 4:15pm

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The money exists for education, for healthcare, for a stable/happy/prosperous society.  The priorities for these things are not in place.


Exactly. The priorities have become cruelty and hatred.
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Posted: Jul 18, 2025 - 4:07pm

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$49,739 to $89,528 per year, $10K/year bonus. 

If you want people without consciences you need to pay for that.


The money exists for education, for healthcare, for a stable/happy/prosperous society.  The priorities for these things are not in place.
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Posted: Jul 18, 2025 - 10:27am

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I think its $10K, and starting salaries are half or less of $100K.
Education is a local level issue, and not all teachers are under-compensated. If you are, complain to your local county, town...administrator.


$49,739 to $89,528 per year, $10K/year bonus. 

If you want people without consciences you need to pay for that.
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Posted: Jul 18, 2025 - 8:40am

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I think its $10K, and starting salaries are half or less of $100K.
Education is a local level issue, and not all teachers are under-compensated. If you are, complain to your local county, town...administrator. 


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Posted: Jun 27, 2025 - 2:46pm

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Posted: Jun 22, 2025 - 11:50am

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Wow, the Trilateral Commission.  There's one I haven't heard of in ages.  Now it has come back and now has mainstream acceptance instead of CT status.

I am truly impressed.  Next you'll be citing an Illuminati source.

Facts, Bubba.

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Posted: Jun 22, 2025 - 5:33am

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 kurtster wrote:
Easy for you to say from up there.  You have no skin in the game.

Your imbecilic president might cause prices to go up. Humanity doesn't need more wars. It's all-channel fearmongering and you're buying and selling. Patriotic virtue?
 
Wow, the Trilateral Commission.  There's one I haven't heard of in ages.  Now it has come back and now has mainstream acceptance instead of CT status.

I am truly impressed.  Next you'll be citing an Illuminati source.
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Posted: Jun 21, 2025 - 10:38pm

 kurtster wrote:
Easy for you to say from up there.  You have no skin in the game.

Your imbecilic president might cause prices to go up. Humanity doesn't need more wars.

It's all-channel fearmongering and you're buying and selling. Patriotic virtue?

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