Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Flip-Flopping on Inflation: Blaming Trump for Their Own Mess

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Democrats keep crying "TRUMP DID THIS" with their Classic TDS ---- while being very factually incorrect:

Democrats cry inflation while pointing fingers at Trump for their own mess.

They scream about greedy CEOs yet keep the printing press running hot, pretending endless hand-outs won't scorch working families. The money supply was massively expanded—super-charging every price tag since—while infrastructure investment took a back seat. (Investopedia – How Money Supply Drives Inflation) Rising inflation stems from the Dems' overconfidence in endless welfare hand-outs as a poverty-fix, ignoring that only reliable infrastructure truly sustains folks over time.

Fentanyl floods in under their open-door chaos, killing more Americans than any war. (WRAL – Fentanyl Deaths Exceed U.S. War Casualties) They still clutch their pearls blaming tariffs instead of their own fiscal insanity and lax border policies. Sanctuary cities and lax borders pose massive economic threats, fueling the fentanyl surge that's now a top killer. They dodge building solid foundations, instead stirring racial divides over everyday needs and turning policy debates into needless spectacles that waste energy on non-essentials.

And it's disingenuous to paint conservatives as the sole one-percent when plenty of that elite crowd are Dems peddling socialism. Data show higher average net worths among Congress members of both parties. (Ballotpedia – Net Worth of U.S. Senators & Representatives) Corporate PAC money flows heavily to Democrats, especially from unions and wealthy tech donors. (Governing – Public Sector Union Spending Deep Blue) (Brookings – Corporate & Labor PAC Spending) (TIME – Crypto Billionaires Flood 2024 Elections) From Silicon Valley mansions to Hollywood studios, the left's loudest megaphones are owned by the very one-percenters they claim to oppose. Betting on price-controls to tame inflation ignores history: they distort demand, spark collapses, and pave the way for forced labor.

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Government Reopening? What happens Next? Shutdown 2025: Senate Advances Bill to End Record Shutdown - House Vote Next:

Government Shutdown 2025: Timeline, Scenarios & Key Politicians

Government Shutdown 2025: Timeline, Scenarios & Key Politicians

Date: November 11, 2025

Timeline

  • October 1, 2025 – Funding expires at 12:01 a.m. EDT; the government enters shutdown mode. (Wikipedia)
  • October 28, 2025 – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer warns the shutdown could stretch into November. (Reuters)
  • November 9–10, 2025 – The Senate approves a funding package (60-40) extending operations to January 30 2026. (Reuters)
  • Mid-November 2025 – House must vote on the Senate bill; if passed and signed by President Trump, government reopens. (Federal News Network)
  • December 2025 – Separate vote expected on ACA premium-tax-credit extension. (ABC News)

Possible Scenarios

Scenario A: Swift Reopening

The House passes the Senate bill with minimal amendments; President Trump signs it within days. Government operations resume immediately. Funding secured through January 30 2026. ACA-tax credits addressed later. Outcome: shutdown ends, backlog reduction begins.

Scenario B: Delayed Reopening

The House amends the Senate bill—adding ACA language or riders—triggering further negotiations. Senate may insist on the original text. Outcome: shutdown extends into December or beyond, economic cost mounts.

Scenario C: Failure / Deeper Impasse

The House fails to pass any version, or President Trump vetoes it. No funding; agencies remain closed. Shutdown deepens, backlash grows, selective funding measures may follow.

Key Politicians & Their Roles

  • Chuck Schumer (Senate Democratic Leader) – Demands ACA tax-credit extension before funding. (Reuters)
  • John Thune (Senate Majority Leader, R) – Leads GOP strategy; prioritizes reopening first. (The Guardian)
  • Mike Johnson (Speaker of the House, R) – Controls floor vote; must unify GOP factions. (Federal News Network)
  • Donald Trump (President) – Final sign-off; has indicated conditional support for reopening. (Federal News Network)
  • Senate Defectors – Eight Democrats crossed party lines to pass the Senate measure. (Reuters)

What to Watch

  • House vote timing and margin.
  • Any substantial House amendments to the Senate bill.
  • Presidential approval timeline.
  • Follow-up vote on ACA tax-credits that could trigger future disputes.

Sources: Reuters, CBS News, ABC News, Wikipedia, The Guardian.

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Monday, November 10, 2025

The Great Virginia Energy Drain: How Data-Center Growth Threatens the Grid

Northern Virginia has become the largest concentration of data centers on the planet. The same digital boom that powers the internet, artificial intelligence, and cloud storage now drives one of the steepest energy surges in American history. Behind the headlines is a story of unchecked consumption, mounting infrastructure costs, and misplaced priorities.

  • Dominion Energy reports nearly 40 gigawatts (GW) of data-center power capacity in various stages of contracting across Northern Virginia. (Data Center Dynamics 2025)
  • Industry research shows that continued growth could require as much as 15 GW of new natural-gas generation by 2030 to keep servers online. (Aurora Energy Research 2025)
  • Dominion’s five-year capital plan now totals $50.1 billion—an increase of nearly $7 billion—driven largely by grid upgrades for industrial-scale digital facilities. Those costs are recovered through consumer rates. (Reuters 2025)
  • The utility’s official projections show statewide peak demand rising from 18.6 GW to 26.6 GW under current expansion plans. (VPM News 2025)
  • Dominion Energy Marketing Inc. also holds a federal license to export electricity to Canada. That authority highlights how some U.S.-generated power can cross borders even while domestic consumers face rising prices and reliability concerns. (Federal Register Notice)

⚡ Key Issues for Lawmakers and Rate-Payers

  • Domestic Priority: Energy produced in the United States should first meet the needs of U.S. citizens and businesses—not be consumed or exported without clear public benefit.
  • Fiscal Responsibility: Multi-billion-dollar transmission projects for private corporations should not quietly shift costs onto households.
  • Transparency: Regulators and taxpayers deserve to know who is drawing gigawatts of public-grid power under “critical-infrastructure” exemptions.
  • Grid Security: Concentrating so much load in one region exposes the nation to reliability and national-security risks if transmission or fuel supply is disrupted.
  • Balanced Policy: Economic development must account for infrastructure limits. Unlimited digital expansion without matching generation or conservation measures is unsustainable.

✅ Bottom Line

The digital economy cannot run on borrowed power forever. When utilities invest tens of billions to energize private data centers while rate-payers shoulder the bill, it becomes a question of priorities. Energy security and fiscal stewardship—core American values—must guide how we power the future.


My Notes / Perspective From Sky News UK: Inside “Data Center Alley”

British journalists at Sky News UK traveled through Loudoun County, Virginia—ground zero of the global data-center boom—and found what locals call “Data Center Alley.” Their report described a region transformed by endless rows of windowless concrete buildings, each demanding constant power and cooling.

  • Sky News noted that dozens of data centers consume more power than many small nations, creating what they called “the biggest story in economics right now.” (Sky News Report 2024)
  • The story quoted residents who described around-the-clock generator noise, night-time light pollution, and the loss of once-quiet farmland.
  • It also highlighted that local governments rely heavily on the tax revenue these facilities bring—even as citizens face higher electric bills and infrastructure strain.
  • Sky News linked the surge to global demand for AI computing and cloud storage, but emphasized that the environmental and energy costs fall locally while profits remain concentrated in distant corporate headquarters.

For American policymakers, that outside perspective is telling. It mirrors concerns voiced by Virginians themselves: a booming private industry has outgrown the grid that sustains it. Whether viewed from London or from Richmond, the question is the same—how long can one region power the world’s data without overloading its own future?

Sunday, November 9, 2025

BREAKING NEWS: US Government Set To Reopen - Democrats Finally Allow Government To Reopen After Longest Closure In History

Here’s the Breakdown: U.S. Government Shutdown Nears Resolution


Sky News - Article Notes / Perspective

  • President Donald Trump announced the U.S. government shutdown is “very close” to ending as the Senate moves toward a deal after 40 days of gridlock.
  • Senators met in a special Sunday session to vote on a bill that would reopen the government and fund operations through January 2026.
  • The proposed plan combines a short-term funding measure with three full-year appropriations bills.
  • At least eight Democratic senators are expected to back the motion, signaling bipartisan cooperation.
  • Under the tentative arrangement, Republicans will allow a December vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, a key Democratic demand.
  • The bill would also reverse federal worker layoffs and restore food-aid funding through next year.
  • Chuck Schumer said he would oppose the measure, but senators Maggie Hassan, Jeanne Shaheen, and Angus King helped broker the deal.
  • Economic adviser Kevin Hassett warned that prolonged closure could hurt Q4 growth, especially if air travel doesn’t normalize before Thanksgiving.
  • Source: Sky News Australia

ZeroHedge / InfoWars - Article Notes / Perspective

  • Senate Democrats say they’re ready to advance a spending-bill package and short-term funding measure to end the impasse.
  • At least ten Democrats are expected to support a procedural motion to move the proposal forward.
  • The offer includes agreement to hold a December vote on pandemic-era Obamacare credits, signaling a compromise.
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) indicated that, if passed, Republicans would back another stopgap funding bill tied to a “minibus” of full-year appropriations.
  • Lawmakers hope the deal will restore air travel before the Thanksgiving holiday, easing mounting public frustration.
  • Source: ZeroHedge / InfoWars

Summary Outlook

  • Both sides show signs of compromise after weeks of halted services and travel disruptions.
  • A successful Senate vote would still require House approval and the President’s signature before operations resume.
  • The emerging deal centers on short-term stability, setting up a new funding debate in December.

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