A lot of Americans get wrapped up in arguing about the phrase "under God" being in the Pledge of Allegiance, when what we should be arguing about is having a loyalty oath at all.
As a kid, this never sat right with me. It felt like something from an Orwell novel, not something people in a free society should be doing.
Even if it is not mandatory, even encouraging kids to do this every morning is fucking creepy. You expect this in a totalitarian state.
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Proposed North Dakota law would force students to say the Pledge of Allegiance
Even students whose parents allow them to opt out would be forced to stand silentlyFriendly Atheist
Oxford researchers call for framework to study AI’s impact on youth mental health
A new peer-reviewed paper from experts at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, highlights the need for a clear framework when it comes to AI research, given the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence by children and adolescents usi…BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
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As expected, Trump’s first day in office brought chaos. Immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, and federal programs were all targeted in his first wave of executive orders—but not everything will stick. The Big Picture breaks it all down, including which of Trump's actions are legal and which are likely to fail in the courts.
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Donald Trump's Day One Executive Orders
A helpful guide to some of the worst of Trump's Day One actionsThe Big Picture
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They were all arrested by OSP (state troopers). There has been some speculation by folks that this is the reason they are being held until arraignments, but that is not the case.
I worry this is intentional to make the process even more painful. Portlands new DA, Vasquez, ran his campaign on law & order and was directly going after Schmidt's (old DA) “leniency” towards protest cases.
Trump Announces $500 Billion AI Investment Initiative to Spur Growth
President Donald Trump unveiled a $500 billion private-sector initiative on Tuesday to strengthen U.S. artificial intelligence infrastructure and spur growth.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
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McKinsey regional chief says confident in Chinese economy-Xinhua
An aerial drone photo shows vehicles to be exported at Yantai Port in east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 2, 2025.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Rebel News confronts ADL's Jonathan Greenblatt on blind spots at WEF
http://WEFReports.com | MORE: https://rebelne.ws/4h9ArYH At the World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, Rebel News journalist Avi Yemini confronted Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt on the ADL’s "selective outrage." Pr…BitChute
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New Portland city council dives into Zenith Energy permitting battle
The expanded and almost entirely new council could shake up the long-running battle over the future of Zenith's fuel export terminal on the Willamette River. PORTLAND, Ore.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Don't believe your lying eyes. It didn't happen. You saw nothing.
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” -George Orwell, 1984Oliver Markus Malloy (MAGA = NAZI)
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in reply to Darth Hideout 🏳️🌈 • • •The winner of the last #SarlaccPit poll was E. There is no E.
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- B as in Bossk (15%, 2 votes)
- F as in Fulcrum (0%, 0 votes)
- H as in Hyperspace (38%, 5 votes)
- N as in Neimoidian (46%, 6 votes)
13 voters. Poll end: 3 days agoThe winner of the last #SarlaccPit poll was E. There is no E.
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in reply to Darth Hideout 🏳️🌈 • • •The winner of the last #SarlaccPit poll was N. There is no N.
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- D as in Dathomir (21%, 3 votes)
- K as in Kyber (21%, 3 votes)
- L as in Lothal (0%, 0 votes)
- T as in Tython (57%, 8 votes)
14 voters. Poll end: 2 days agoThe winner of the last #SarlaccPit poll was N. There is no N.
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- C as in Cato Neimoidia (27%, 5 votes)
- F as in Fulcrum (5%, 1 vote)
- M as in Malastare (50%, 9 votes)
- Y as in Yoda (16%, 3 votes)
18 voters. Poll end: 1 day agoThe winner of the last #SarlaccPit poll was T. There are 2 Ts.
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in reply to Darth Hideout 🏳️🌈 • • •The winner of the last #SarlaccPit poll was M. There is no M.
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- A as in Alderaan (60%, 12 votes)
- I as in Ilum (15%, 3 votes)
- O as in Obi-wan (25%, 5 votes)
- U as in Utapau (0%, 0 votes)
20 voters. Poll end: 20 hours agoThe winner of the last #SarlaccPit poll was M. There is no M.
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- D as in Dathomir (100%, 1 vote)
- G as in Gran (0%, 0 votes)
- H as in Hyperspace (0%, 0 votes)
- R as in Revan (0%, 0 votes)
1 voter. Poll end: in 3 hoursThe winner of the last #SarlaccPit poll was A. There is an A.
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