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Making War While Making Money Trump’s never-ending grift

Making War While Making Money

In 2018, Days of Wine and Roses was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.

Henry Mancini - The Days Of Wine And Roses (Best Of Both Worlds, November 29th 1964) YouTube video by Henry Mancini

Beautiful theme from the 1962 movie, "Days of Wine and Roses." An Academy Award went to the film's theme music, composed by Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. The film received four other Oscar nominations, including Best Actor and Best Actress.

Dream - The Pied Pipers & Ernie Felice Quartet YouTube video by bettyafeia

A jazz and pop standard with words and music written by Johnny Mercer in 1944. He originally wrote it as a theme for his radio program. It has been and performed by many artists, with the most popular versions of this song recorded by The Pied Pipers, Frank Sinatra, and Roy Orbison.

Next Door to an Angel YouTube video by Neil Sedaka - Topic

RIP, Neil Sedaka...

Neil Sedaka Calendar Girl YouTube video by nucker2001

RIP, Neil...

Neil Sedaka - Laughter in the Rain (1974) YouTube video by OceanKingNY

RIP, Neil...

Neil Sedaka, Legendary Singer-Songwriter Behind ‘Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,’ ‘Bad Blood’ and ‘Love Will Keep Us Together,’ Dies at 86 Neil Sedaka, legendary singer-songwriter behind hits like 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do' 'Bad Blood,' 'Laughter in the Rain' and 'Calendar Girl,' has died. He was 86.

Neil Sedaka, legendary singer-songwriter behind hits like “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” “Bad Blood,” “Laughter in the Rain” and “Calendar Girl,” has died at the age of 86. variety.com/2026/music/n...

This is murder. ICE routinely deposits released detainees far from their home just to be cruel. It’s standard practice. To do this to a blind man on a wet cold winter day in Buffalo is to know you are potentially sending him to his death.

That about covers it...

Trump touts a 'roaring economy' in his State of Union as Americans continue to struggle Trump said America is entering a "golden age," even as polling shows skepticism from voters on the economy and after he faced a setback on tariffs from the Supreme Court.

Trump touts a 'roaring economy' in his State of Union as Americans continue to struggle

WATCH: “The Trump story is a corruption story.”

At his book event in Nashville, CA Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social & the Holler’s Kanew discuss Trump’s various grifts and how the tariffs are a tool for him to enrich himself.

Full interview: www.youtube.com/live/7L1JhcA...

It’s a week later but I haven’t forgotten that President Trump is trying to arrest leaders in Congress who oppose him politically. Never before in the history of the country has this happened. And we shouldn’t normalize it.

DoJ cases against protesters keep collapsing as officers’ lies are exposed in court String of embarrassing defeats for prosecutors as experts condemn DoJ effort to cast people as ‘violent perpetrators’

"In Chicago, of 92 people arrested for assaulting or impeding officers last fall, 74 cases have resulted in no charges; in 13 cases, charges were filed and dismissed; and five charged cases were still pending. . . there have been no convictions.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Georgia says Elon Musk’s America PAC violated election law It’s only voter fraud when the other guy does it.

www.theverge.com/tech/882838/...

Mrs. Betty Bowers' Bluesky post - Democratic Underground Forums

Mrs. Betty Bowers' Bluesky post www.democraticunderground.com/100221039723

Photo of actor, rapper Ice-T with an inset photo of Trump. Text reads, "I can't believe people are comparing Trump to Satan. Yes, he's evil, but he's certainly not as evil as Trump."

"Ice-T ignited widespread online discussion after posting a strongly worded political remark that quickly gained traction across social media"

But it's okay to call Trump a messiah and compare him to Jesus? I'm amazed Christians aren't kicking MAGA/Christian Nationalist butts.

Tammi Terrell & Marvin Gaye 1967 "Your Precious Love" My Extended Version! YouTube video by mosogotam

Peaked @ #5 on the Billboard Pop singles chart and #2 on Billboard's R&B singles chart in 1967.

American Bandstand 1969 – Top 10 – My Cherie Amour, Stevie Wonder YouTube video by YouCanDanceToit!

Peaked @ #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100, #3 on the US Billboard Easy Listening, #4 on the US Billboard Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles, and # 3 on the US Cash Box Top 100 in 1969.