Looking back at life on Earth, here's a good overview:

As products became more complex, the ability of the average person to be part of the repair process dropped. Hence fewer and fewer people had the ability to be part of the repair process. Part of the process was due to economics. The corner grocery store or gas station became memories of the past. The number of refineries dropped from many to almost none. As in many other areas, the need for the middle class dropped, as did the jobs open to them.

Control of the wealth shifted toward those with wealth. Money meant control of the means of production. That control made them wealthier. Small independent grocers have closed while large chains have expanded. Thousands of retail stores have vanished across the country.

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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.)said "I'm not a party guy," speaking about why he's not going to the upcoming Republican convention in Texas next week. He said "I believe in ending the two-party system. Get back to our roots as a country."

There are at least fifty-five valid qualified political parties in the United States, althought most voters only see the two major ones. According to the Pew Resarch Center Typology, there are nine major political groups in the U.S. Click here for details.

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Most countries, especially China, embrace solar as a power source, while those in power in the U.S. cling to the pollution of fossil fuels.

***** Comments on the office of the president A strong president serves all the people, and is respected by people across the spectrum. He/she is interested in the welfare of the country as a whole. A weak president depends on the party for his support, and only serves that party and/or himself. He's not concerned with what's good for the country. He only looks out for himself and those who support him. The press is seen as the enemy to him, and his foul tongue focuses on destroying anyone who dares to find fault with him. In the long run, history will award him his proper due,and any momuments he's built to his name will quickly be turned to rubble. History will remember him for what he destroyed, and that will be the kindest thing that can be said about him.

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Four Former Presidents to Mark 9/11 at Ground Zero Without Trump *****

All those there refused to cheer, applaud, or even nod during the ceremony. Of course, much of his speech was about his his so-called accomplishments. Completely silent was perhaps the kindest thing those intelligent people could do. ***** His thought - rename New Mexico to New America. ***** His latest is a doozy - He now claims that the US owns the moon. He shared new 'imperial army coded' uniforms.

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Trump’s history of bankruptcy now his greatest gift to America: economist

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The below posting on X raises a lot of questions. It touches on one central to our country. The two party system. Are we heading toward a one-party system?

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Pentagon fires top Stars and Stripes leaders! One more step toward one-party rule? Wake up people, to the crap that comes from the very top and on down!

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Donald Trump is called 'corrupt' and a 'grifter' for charging $100k per month for early access to his Truth Social posts. From the party of Lincoln to ...this? Perhaps we'll see gold-plated bone spurs on display at the capital? ***** Trump bought Boeing stock, guess when? On the same day Navy gave the company an $880 million contract.

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There’s one word that describes Trump’s attacks on journalists

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Trump staff swiftly deleted social media post comparing him to Hitler

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First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

—Martin Niem (a prominent German pastor Martin Niemöller)

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