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(04-04-2026, 04:45 PM)RazorV66 Wrote: Nobody is buying what they are shoveling anymore.
I think the majority of your own people, including a significant percentage of MAGA, never mind the rest of the civilised world, could claim the same about Trump where his war in Iran is concerned, so...
"Yet so it is, we see the illiterate bulk of mankind that walk the high-road of plain common sense, and are governed by the dictates of nature, for the most part easy and undisturbed. To them nothing that is familiar appears unaccountable or difficult to comprehend."
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04-04-2026, 04:50 PM
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(04-04-2026, 04:26 PM)cherokeetroy Wrote: You're not MAGA
okay...
You didn't vote for Trump but ---
You support his policies to Make America Great Again
You defend his speech and actions
You use the Cultish repetitive phrases (OMB, TDS)
If that's not MAGA I don't know what to call it ?
And it's not pessimism
It's confidence
As in, I'm confident the world is going to experience "disruption"
I'm not worried about it
I've been waiting for it
Yeah, man, I can argue Democrat too, if so inspired, but I need Trump to work out for economic stability
Ive heard the vague theories and predictions, all of which have no sell-by date; they are open-ended theories that may or may not happen, could be 5-10 years or not at all.
Im older than you, so by default, there's a different perspective
Ive asked numerous times, once again...
So what is the next sign(s)that the apocalypse is nigh?
And at my age and situation, how do I prepare for it?
His mind was not for rent to any god or government
Always hopeful yet discontent, knows changes aren't permanent
But change is
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(04-04-2026, 04:50 PM)putnam6 Wrote: Yeah, man, I can argue Democrat too, if so inspired, but I need Trump to work out for economic stability
Ive heard the vague theories and predictions, all of which have no sell-by date; they are open-ended theories that may or may not happen, could be 5-10 years or not at all.
Im older than you, so by default, there's a different perspective
Ive asked numerous times, once again...
So what is the next sign(s)that the apocalypse is nigh?
And at my age and situation, how do I prepare for it?
Well, if we are talking about an apocalypse as in the complete final destruction of the world.
Like the same one described in Revelations.
Can anyone really prepare?
Prepare to be unprepared would be my thinking on that matter...
"Yet so it is, we see the illiterate bulk of mankind that walk the high-road of plain common sense, and are governed by the dictates of nature, for the most part easy and undisturbed. To them nothing that is familiar appears unaccountable or difficult to comprehend."
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(04-04-2026, 02:59 PM)CriticalStinker Wrote: https://x.com/faytuksnetwork/status/2040...zLwcRvUqtg
Looks like they're preparing for strikes, even at the nuclear energy sites.
"the Bushehr nuclear reactor in Iran has been placed on the target list of the IDF to be struck after the end of Trump's ultimatum. Russia has evacuated all of its workers at Israel’s request. This is going to cause major radioactive pollution in the Persian Gulf region—Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia will be exposed. The lives of not only Iranians but also people in these countries will be affected by this action."
https://x.com/BabakTaghvaee1/status/2040...99867?s=20
US and Israel have already tried to hit it 4 times but this isn't terrorism!
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(04-04-2026, 04:45 PM)RazorV66 Wrote: The Democrat's ratings are far below Trump and the Republican ratings.
They are circling the toilet because of their America hating antics.
The Boston mayor and Massachusetts governor got booed out of the the stadium the other day before the Red Sox game.
Nobody is buying what they are shoveling anymore.
Massachusetts and Boston have had thier own fraud scandals
Quote:Massachusetts and Boston have seen several notable fraud scandals and related cases in recent years (primarily 2024–early 2026). These mostly involve public benefits programs like SNAP (food stamps), welfare/MassHealth, and some political or public corruption matters, alongside other financial schemes.
Major Public Benefits Fraud in Massachusetts
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio's Bureau of Special Investigations identified nearly $12 million in public assistance fraud for fiscal year 2025 (ending June 30, 2025). This included over $4.1 million in SNAP fraud and more than $1.3 million in MassHealth fraud, with thousands of investigations completed.
Federal prosecutors in Boston have pursued multiple large-scale cases:
• In December 2025, two Boston (Mattapan) bodega/store owners were charged in a $7 million SNAP benefits trafficking scheme. They allegedly redeemed massive amounts of benefits (up to $500,000/month from small stores) in exchange for cash.
• In February 2026, four Massachusetts residents faced charges for using over 100 stolen identities to obtain more than $1 million in SNAP and pandemic-era unemployment benefits across multiple states.
• In March 2026, nine individuals were charged in a coordinated crackdown on benefit fraud using stolen identities, part of nearly $9 million uncovered since late 2025 in programs like SNAP, MassHealth, and Social Security.
These cases have drawn attention, with U.S. Attorney Leah Foley emphasizing increased enforcement and describing some as the "tip of the iceberg." There has been public dispute between federal and state officials over referral and response times to detected fraud.
Other welfare fraud examples include individual cases in Hyannis, Gloucester, and elsewhere involving tens or hundreds of thousands in improper benefits claims (e.g., falsifying living situations or household details).
Boston-Specific Cases
• Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson — In 2025, she pleaded guilty to wire fraud and theft concerning a federal program. The case involved a kickback scheme where she allegedly directed a bonus to a relative who then returned cash to her. She was sentenced to prison and had resigned from office.
• A Boston private school (Croft School) faced crisis in March 2026 after its founder was accused of financial fraud, including keeping two sets of books to hide around $13 million in debt and misrepresenting finances to families and investors.
• A Boston woman pleaded guilty in March 2026 to bank fraud as part of a larger ring involving fraudulent cashier’s checks.
• Other local incidents include a Boston lawyer sentenced for stealing over $2 million from clients via wire fraud, and various smaller theft/larceny cases.
Broader Massachusetts Political/Public Corruption
• In April 2025, State Representative Christopher Flanagan (D-Barnstable) was indicted on wire fraud and falsification of records. He allegedly defrauded a trade association of tens of thousands of dollars to cover personal expenses, political costs, and more, while concealing it.
• Former State Senator Dean Tran was sentenced in early 2026 for obstruction of justice and false statements tied to earlier fraud-related matters.
Other Notable Mentions
• COVID-related fraud, including a settlement with the Harvard Club of Boston over an ineligible PPP loan.
• Ongoing probes into medical transportation/Medicaid fraud and other grant misuse in the Boston area.
These incidents reflect heightened scrutiny on government benefits and public funds, especially post-pandemic. Enforcement has ramped up at both state and federal levels in Massachusetts, with auditors and prosecutors actively involved. Many cases are still working through the courts, and new charges continue to emerge.
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Unconfirmed reports of Clashes between Basijis (Iranian paramilitary & armed civilians) and U.S. special forces in Kohgiluyeh-Boyer Ahmad Province during rescue mission
https://x.com/Megatron_ron/status/204055...85546?s=20
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(04-04-2026, 06:07 PM)cherokeetroy Wrote: Unconfirmed reports of Clashes between Basijis (Iranian paramilitary & armed civilians) and U.S. special forces in Kohgiluyeh-Boyer Ahmad Province during rescue mission
https://x.com/Megatron_ron/status/204055...85546?s=20
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04-04-2026, 06:31 PM
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‼️‼️???? BREAKING | At this moment, based on various local sources, it is being reported that intense clashes are ongoing between U.S. Army Special Operations Forces and IRGC Ground Forces in the Milas area of the Rig Mountains in Iran’s Charmahal and Bakhtiari Province, as the U.S. is conducting a search-and-rescue operation for a downed pilot involving helicopters and attack aircraft, with flares being used to determine the pilot’s location, while at the same time American air assets are striking IRGC convoys attempting to approach the pilot’s suspected position in order to prevent them from reaching the area.
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Wait for the puppy.. ?
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? BREAKING: MULTIPLE USAF CSAR helicopters are being heard charging into Southwest Iran amid reports an extraction of our missing F-15 crew member could be imminent
US forces are attempting to use the cover of darkness to pull him out safely.
Keep praying! ????
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