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Nobody from nowhere's avatar

Elements of Power becoming even more relevant in the context of Trump's threat to raise tariffs on China by an additional 100%. I would imagine that this action will result in additional export controls on China's rare metals.

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Michael's avatar

China couldn't care less about the US now, they are already dealing with a few other countries, so they do not need America, in fact, America needs China, and the orange child is running this country into the ground, it will take generations to get back what he has already lost the American people. He is not for the people, he is for power and money, he does not care about the people, not even his followers.

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Dimitri's avatar

That's true, also that's why trump wanted to invade Greenland and anec Canada,.and is huridly deregulation as.many industries ad possible, rare earth mining is dirty business. Also there's an interesting footnote on Afghanistan and there natural resources and Trump 2.0 wanting the airforce base back. Dirty greed in my opinion.

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Michael's avatar

That is all it is, greed. Watch, he will have the mining ops in his name, not in America's name.

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Katharine Hill's avatar

Very exciting news about the book, Asha. Something to look forward to as I attempt to survive the present, one day at a time. Now I’ll watch you and Renato as I drink my decaf.

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Asha Rangappa's avatar

Thank you, Katharine!

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Al Draycott's avatar

Thanks you Asha & Renato: Yes please stay peaceful at the 18 October 25 protest. Don't take the bait. Trump is just chomping on his bit to invoke the insurrection act He is getting all ginned up to unleash the military on the American citizens. Watch out for paid infiltrators to start the pot boiling and give the despot an excuse. Pete Hegseth is looking foreword to order a few leg shots. The only rebellion happening presently is in Trumps chambre à coucher

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Ivan Nevarez's avatar

Congrats on the book!

I'll be in the midwest, Indiana, during the Oct 18 marches....will be interesting to see the turnout in a red state.

I'm from NJ and miss the fall leaves....found my new favorite video to remind me of the colors...and sounds. 😄

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOtH2-pDpAJ/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Lauren's avatar

Looking forward to the new book!

Do you know anyone in Chicago who would enjoy going? https://americandreamconference.com/conference-schedule/ They typically have better speakers. And I'm broke between oncology bills, going to hear Ken Burns and VP Harris.

I was at VP Harris' Chicago book tour location yesterday. There was a roar of appreciation for independent media. It was so refreshing to be in an audience like that...even though I wish the protestors weren't inside.

FYI, for anyone looking for a good laugh with research, I finished How to Be a Lioness Instead of a Panda, by Lucy Broadbent.

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Dimitri's avatar

Congratulations asha on the book

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Dimitri's avatar

My take may be lame, but how is the justice department able to get the financial I information on these public employees. I know by state law my salary was made available some years ago, but the mortgage information seems out of bounds legally. Second question. Is this the data Elon and "big Balls" where data mining for, with the DOGE scam?

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Julie W's avatar

Let us gather together with COLLECTIVE COURAGE - Everyone be LOUD 📢. Silence is Complicity. Join your community on Sat. Oct. 18 for peaceful protest. Pressure and pushback MATTER: the Kimmel fiasco boomeranged! Unity, Resistance and Protest. We can do this 🫶

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Pasqual Allen's avatar

This is terrible. So glad you’re reporting on it. Isn’t this so similar to Lisa Cook? And nobody wanted to take this case. Like he hired her to go after all his enemies and that’s exactly what she’s doing. Just insane. Really glad I have your commentary on this.

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Nobody from nowhere's avatar

Asha's writing a book! YEAH! Freedom Academy is coming to an end :-( Boo! Well, it has been a very enjoyable, educative and supportive experience, and as they say, the only constant in life is change.

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Asha Rangappa's avatar

No, the Freedom Academy will continue! Just the disinformation course will be wrapping up as I am close to the end of the syllabus

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Nobody from nowhere's avatar

Thanks for talking me off the ledge. ;-)

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Ma's avatar

The best jokes are the short ones. Pam is a joke. Good luck with the book. Can’t wait, literally, I don’t buy green bananas.

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