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When will we get our 5K checks from the DOGE savings? I want mine ASAP.
Musk Mulls Sending All Americans $5,000 Checks Using DOGE …
11 hours ago · Billionaire DOGE head Elon Musk said on X, formerly known as Twitter, he would ask President Donald Trump about a proposal for a “DOGE Dividend” that would give taxpayers …
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After ceding power of the purse, GOP lawmakers beg Trump team for funds
Republican senators find themselves in an unusual position these days: begging Trump officials to release funds they themselves appropriated.Senators have in recent days made the case to Cabinet secretaries and other Trump officials to let money flow back into their states. They are trying to finagle exceptions to President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive orders or cuts made by billionaire Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service that freeze hundreds of billions of dollars, including money for farmers and infrastructure projects. That push comes as the administration has also sought to fire a wide swath of federal employees — some of whom live in red states.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...S&cvid=e2ca56959aec4890fab8becbf5401913&ei=36
If they actually do it, it will be a very powerful lesson for folks who aren't really paying attention to the news about what DOGE is discovering.
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As federal jobs are slashed, Grassley says 'Congress can't do anything except complain' - Radio Iowa
A social media post from a park ranger who was fired from his dream job at Effigy Mounds National Monument in northeast Iowa has gone viral, as many federal workers in Iowa fear for their jobs. Firings loom at the FAA, the VA, the SBA, the IRS, the Department of Education, and a range of […]
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*Warning: This video is from MSNBC and is narrated by Rachel Maddow. It may contain fake news, lies and anti-Trump propaganda. Then again, it could contain true facts. YMMV........depending upon which way your political flag blows, so take it fwiw and dyodd.
Rachel Maddow looks at Trump voters realizing that what they thought they were voting for is quite distant from what they are getting, and Republican politicians are panicking as they're too afraid to stand up to Trump even as they see their constituents, whose votes they need, suffering under Trump's policies.
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'Biggest mistake of my life': Regret sets in for Trump voters as Republican politicians panic
Feb 19, 2025 #MSNBC #Trump #RepublicansRachel Maddow looks at Trump voters realizing that what they thought they were voting for is quite distant from what they are getting, and Republican politicians are panicking as they're too afraid to stand up to Trump even as they see their constituents, whose votes they need, suffering under Trump's policies.
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And make ANY direct taxation an immediate Unconstitutional Law with anyone trying to collect subject to Treason charges. Gotta make sure it doesn't come back.
These tards better be praying all they have to do is resign. That's getting off real easy.
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Rand Paul wants DOGE to build a $500 billion rescission package for Congress to approve
Sen. Rand Paul (R–Ky.) is no newcomer to pointing out silly ways that the federal government wastes taxpayer dollars—like the time the National Institutes
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It already is. The Moore decision last year confirmed that the income tax is an indirect tax.
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No thank you. I had enough inflation when they sent out the covid money. None of that went to non tax payers and only tax payers were supposed get it. Not sure how all the welfare people qualified but they did. However, us non taxpayers were certainly screwed by the inflation.
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Since there are only 2 million federal employees it is very strange indeed. Not sure where I posted last week but I did post that we would find a lot of fraud in the government CC. It's always been there.
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It's almost as if resigning is an admission of guilt....
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makes sense!
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Trump to Order Agencies to Terminate All Federal Assistance for Illegal Aliens
By Jacob Burg, The Epoch Times • Feb. 19, 2025
Trump to Order Agencies to Terminate All Federal Assistance for Illegal Aliens - 🔔 The Liberty Daily
If you love the news, check out The Liberty Daily's homepage. (The Epoch Times)—President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Feb. 19 directing all agencies to identify any federally funded programs that provide financial assistance to illegal immigrants and “take corrective actions” to...
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Yup, great start. Now find out how federal agencies were illegally doling out money to illegals. Then I want prosecutions and jail time for all. Anything less is just letting them get away with a crime.makes sense!
Trump to Order Agencies to Terminate All Federal Assistance for Illegal Aliens
By Jacob Burg, The Epoch Times • Feb. 19, 2025
Trump to Order Agencies to Terminate All Federal Assistance for Illegal Aliens - 🔔 The Liberty Daily
If you love the news, check out The Liberty Daily's homepage. (The Epoch Times)—President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Feb. 19 directing all agencies to identify any federally funded programs that provide financial assistance to illegal immigrants and “take corrective actions” to...
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And this is,
Minnesota, Republican State Representative Steve Drazkowski and has the RECEIPTS: affidavits, eviction notices, documents…
Demanding for the arrest of Ilhan Omar for the crimes of federal tax fraud, federal immigration fraud, federal student loan fraud, and state violations of perjury, bigamy, incest, kickbacks and acts of campaign fraud abuse from east coast to the Mississippi River, Boston, Washington, New York, Chicago and Florida.
“She @Ilhan was found guilty of the violations by the Minnesota campaign finance board and ordered to return those funds. Ms @IlhanMN appears to be a serial career criminal.”
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Someone said this was from 2019. Any way to confirm that or know if this is current?
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Here's more.
Trump Adds Support For DOGE Dividend; Here’s Why He Might Do It
Donald Trump loves putting his name on things - buildings, steaks, and even stimulus checks. Now, he’s added fuel to the idea of a $5,000 DOGE Dividend stimulus check to taxpayers, courtesy of the Department of Government Efficiency. At a speech in Miami on Wednesday, Trump said his administration is considering a plan to give 20% of DOGE’s savings back to the public.More:
Trump Adds Support For DOGE Dividend; Here’s Why He Might Do It
At a speech in Miami on Wednesday, Trump said a plan to give a DOGE Dividend to taxpayers is “under consideration.”
www.forbes.com
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From Grok:
Rep. Steve Drazkowski made his claims against Rep. Ilhan Omar primarily in 2019. His notable actions include:
- June 2019: Drazkowski called for an ethics investigation into Omar, alleging potential federal tax fraud among other offenses.
- July 2019: He announced he made a formal request to the Office of Congressional Ethics to investigate Omar, calling her "maybe the most corrupt politician in Minnesota history."
- August 2019: Drazkowski continued his battle with Omar, launching a website focused on her and submitting a formal request for an investigation to the U.S. House Ethics Committee. He also called for criminal charges against Omar, accusing her of perjury in relation to her divorce proceedings.
My quick search:
Rep. Steve Drazkowski - MASSIVE VOTER FRAUD IN MINNESOTA
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The internets do not disappoint!
PROPHECY OF THE SENATORIAL SEER
From the high steps of the Tower of Bureaucracy, Lord Whitehouse, robed in the garb of the Swamp Elders, did raise his trembling staff and proclaim:
"Mark my words! The rogue knight Kash of House Patel shall bring evil upon these halls!"
Yet, the people murmured among themselves, for had they not heard such prophecies before? Was it not foretold that Trump the Orange was the End of All Things? That Elon the Technomancer would enslave the realm? That free speech itself was but a tool of the Dark Lords?
And lo, despite all these dire warnings, the realm still stood.
But who, then, truly brings evil upon these halls? The lone knight who seeks to uncover the forbidden scrolls? Or those who have ruled these chambers for an age, forging dark pacts in the shadows?
CHOOSE YOUR PATH:
A) Believe the doomsayers and cower before the next prophecy.
B) Question why the Swamp Lords fear this knight so greatly.
C) Stand with the Fellowship and expose the schemes of the Shadow.
SHARE if you refuse to kneel before the Wizards of Deception! 
8:45 AM · Feb 20, 2025
PROPHECY OF THE SENATORIAL SEER From the high steps of the Tower of Bureaucracy, Lord Whitehouse, robed in the garb of the Swamp Elders, did raise his trembling staff and proclaim:
"Mark my words! The rogue knight Kash of House Patel shall bring evil upon these halls!"
Yet, the people murmured among themselves, for had they not heard such prophecies before? Was it not foretold that Trump the Orange was the End of All Things? That Elon the Technomancer would enslave the realm? That free speech itself was but a tool of the Dark Lords?
And lo, despite all these dire warnings, the realm still stood.
But who, then, truly brings evil upon these halls? The lone knight who seeks to uncover the forbidden scrolls? Or those who have ruled these chambers for an age, forging dark pacts in the shadows?
CHOOSE YOUR PATH: A) Believe the doomsayers and cower before the next prophecy. B) Question why the Swamp Lords fear this knight so greatly. C) Stand with the Fellowship and expose the schemes of the Shadow. SHARE if you refuse to kneel before the Wizards of Deception! 8:45 AM · Feb 20, 2025
How can anyone have regrets, at this point, unless they were drawing off the gusher of money?
Regular Social Security? HOW MANY PAYMENTS WERE ISSUED since Trump assumed office?
It IS fake nooze.
The fake victims trotted out by the Mockingbird Media, more-so.
They lie. Their subjects are Crisis Actors. This doesn't happen in a vacuum - it takes MONEY to buy such a legion of traitors and liars. Where is it STILL coming from? What gusher out of Treasury hasn't yet been found by the Doge Boys?
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I am a Trump voter and I am joyful at what he is accomplishing so quickly. I want more cuts, deeper cuts, and I want to see high-profile arrests. I want to see Congresscritters and Senators perp walked. I want to see military tribunals. I want to see people on trial for Treason and Sedition. I want to see the Epstein list. I want to see scores and scores of resignations as these politicians are revealed for exactly what they are. I don't want "retribution", I want "justice". And, if some of them have to swing to set an example, then so be it.
Retribution IS justice.
I'll believe the "Winning" when I see offenders perp-walked. And not just one or two.
I'll believe the "Winning" when our Davos mediuh quit quoting various Corporate Cronies predicting "disaster" for "Trump's sabatoge." (see, Jim Farley, Mary Barra, other "pillars" of (subsidized) industry)
I believe what has been. I don't believe what will be; I can scarcely believe what is.
I am so far down the Cynicism hole, I gotta look up to see down.
I'll believe the "Winning" when I see offenders perp-walked. And not just one or two.
I'll believe the "Winning" when our Davos mediuh quit quoting various Corporate Cronies predicting "disaster" for "Trump's sabatoge." (see, Jim Farley, Mary Barra, other "pillars" of (subsidized) industry)
I believe what has been. I don't believe what will be; I can scarcely believe what is.
I am so far down the Cynicism hole, I gotta look up to see down.
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That's some expensive stuff. From Grok:
The cost of Pirfenidone, a medication commonly used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), can vary significantly depending on factors such as insurance coverage, pharmacy location, dosage, and whether you purchase the brand-name version (Esbriet) or a generic form. Below is an overview based on available information:
- Without Insurance (Cash Price):
- For generic Pirfenidone (267 mg tablets), the retail price for a supply of 270 tablets (a typical one-month supply at the standard dose of 2403 mg/day) can range widely. Estimates suggest an average of around $1,113 to $8,616 for 270 tablets, depending on the pharmacy. For example, Drugs.com lists an approximate cost of $1,113, while SingleCare notes a normal cash price of $8,616.17, though discounts can lower this significantly.
- The brand-name version, Esbriet, tends to be much more expensive, often around $10,600 for 60 capsules (a partial-month supply at lower doses during initial titration), according to NiceRx.
- With Discounts or Coupons:
- Using discount programs like GoodRx, SingleCare, or Drugs.com Discount Card, the price for generic Pirfenidone (270 tablets, 267 mg) can drop to as low as $535.50 to $802.10. These programs are widely accepted at major U.S. pharmacies such as Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart.
- PharmacyChecker.com reports even lower prices from accredited international online pharmacies, with costs as low as $0.40 per 200 mg tablet (about $108 for a 270-tablet equivalent at that strength), though importation regulations and shipping fees apply.
- With Insurance or Medicare:
- For insured patients, out-of-pocket costs depend on the plan. Commercially insured patients might pay as little as $0 per month with manufacturer copay cards (e.g., Genentech’s Esbriet program offers up to $500 savings per fill), though this varies by coverage.
- Medicare pricing can be notably higher per prescription. Posts on X have claimed that Medicare paid an average of $8,000 per prescription for Pirfenidone in 2022, filling it 85,000 times, totaling $680 million for the year. In contrast, some users suggest a cash price without insurance could be as low as $200 per prescription, though this figure lacks context (e.g., quantity or dosage) and seems unusually low compared to broader data. These claims highlight potential discrepancies but require verification from official sources.
- Patient Assistance Programs:
- Programs like Prescription Hope offer Pirfenidone for $60 per month per medication, regardless of retail cost, for eligible patients. Genentech’s Esbriet assistance may also reduce costs to $0 for qualifying uninsured or underinsured individuals.
For a precise cost tailored to your situation, check with local pharmacies using tools like GoodRx or consult your insurance provider. Prices fluctuate, and as of today, February 20, 2025, these estimates reflect the most current general data available.
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This shouldn't happen in the U.S.
Add up all the money we spent in the middle east, asia and europe since the 1950's. It's a shit load and the American people haven't benefitted one bit. But the MIC and our congress critters sure have. Add up all that money and I'll bet we could have one hell of a a national health care plan that each American citizen would benefit greatly from.
It happens everywhere a government gets involved in **FREE S**T**
Money corrupts; the more the money, the greater the corruption. Compare how a private person could profit by investing the money seized from him in Ponzi Security. Compare the care given Medicaid to people who shop for non-insurance-aligned health practiconers.
Notice how WM became the king of garbage? Because they could contract city pickups for a third the cost. Municipal garbagemen are now as extinct as dodos.
This always happens and always will. You get some bubblehead like AOC there, telling the fools how government "should" give them this or that. Then the CONgress authorizes it - or a brain-dead President executive-orders it. Next you know, shadowy people in NGOs or under government contracts, are the richest people in the nation - without ever showing up in an office.