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  • Staring Joe Manchin as Scrooge

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  • The Big Cheat by David Cay Johnston

    The Big Cheat by David Cay Johnston
    The Big Cheat by David Cay Johnston – Available from Amazon.com

    Available from Amazon.com

    Pulitzer Prize­–winning reporter and dean of Trumpologists David Cay Johnston reveals years of eye-popping financial misdeeds by Donald Trump and his family.

    While the world watched Donald Trump’s presidency in horror or delight, few noticed that his lifelong grifting quietly continued. Less than forty minutes after taking the oath of office, Trump began turning the White House into a money machine for himself, his family, and his courtiers.

    More than $1.7 billion flowed into Donald Trump’s bank accounts during his four years as president. Foreign governments rented out whole floors of his hotel five blocks from the White House while lobbyists conducted business in the hotel’s restaurants. Payday lenders and other trade groups moved their annual conventions to Trump golf resorts. And individual favor seekers joined his private Mar-a-Lago club with its $200,000 admission fee in hopes of getting a few minutes with the President. Despite earning more than $1 million every day he was in office, Trump left the White House as he arrived—hard up for cash. More than $400 million in debt comes due by 2024, and Trump still lacks the resources to pay it back.

    The Big Cheat takes you on a guided tour of how money flowed in and out of Trump’s hundreds of enterprises, showing in simple terms how his family and courtiers used his presidency to enrich themselves, even putting national security at risk. Johnston details the four most recent years of the corruption that has defined the Trump family since 1885 and reveals the costs of Trump’s extravagant lifestyle for American taxpayers.

  • Ross Reck: What is My Purpose in Life?

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    Question MarkA friend of mine posted the following on Facebook recently. For those of us who are searching for meaning and purpose in life, it makes a very compelling point.

    “What is my purpose in life?” I asked the void. 

    “What if I told you that you fulfilled it when you took an extra hour to talk to that kid about his life?” said the voice. 

    “Or when you paid for that young couple in that restaurant? Or when you saved that dog in traffic? Or when you tied your father’s shoes for him?”

    “Your problem is that you equate purpose with goal-based achievement. God or the Universe or morality isn’t interested in your achievements… just your heart. When you choose to act out of kindness, compassion, and love, you are already aligned with your true purpose.” 

    “No need to look any further.”

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  • Prepare for a 2024 Insurrection?

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    US Capitol
    US Capitol
    As we approach the first anniversary of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, we — all of us former senior military officials — are increasingly concerned about the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election and the potential for lethal chaos inside our military, which would put all Americans at severe risk.

    References:

    The Washington Post, Paul D. Eaton, Antonio M. Taguba and Steven M. Anderson, Decembery 17, 2021 – 3 retired generals: The military must prepare now for a 2024 insurrection

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  • Four Incredible Stretches to Start Your Day

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    StretchingWith the holiday season being a busy time of year, stretching and exercising often get put on the back burner. Holiday preparation like festive decorating inside and out, shopping, standing, and carrying all of those heavy presents can leave a toll on the body leading to aches and pains often in the hips and low back areas. Thankfully, these aches and pains can be managed with a few simple daily stretches that only take 5-10 minutes.

    References:

    • FoothillsRehab.com, Ben Harrison, December 6, 2021

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