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Elderly Woman Calls for Tax Resistance Over $5.7 Billion Refugee Aid Plan, Says Americans Won’t Pay for Those Who Never ContributedšŸ”„93

1/4/2026•Politics > Debate

  • •She argued the funds benefit people who have never paid U.S. taxes.
  • •The woman declared she would no longer pay taxes in protest.
  • •She urged all Americans to do the same, claiming authorities could not stop mass refusal.
  • •Her comments quickly spread across social media platforms.
  • •The bill aims to support refugees who have not yet arrived in the U.S.
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Ciattarelli Attacks Sherrill Over Stock Trades as Poll Shows Tight New Jersey Governor’s RacešŸ”„82

9/22/2025•Politics > Debate

  • •Ciattarelli highlighted Sherrill’s stock trades in defense companies while serving on the House Armed Services Committee.
  • •Sherrill faced fines for violations of federal stock trading and disclosure laws.
  • •She defended her record, citing her military service and legislative work for veterans, infrastructure, and public safety.
  • •Ciattarelli argued politicians must be held to higher standards of accountability.
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Debate Erupts Over Media’s Role in Fueling Division and ViolencešŸ”„79

9/15/2025•Politics > Debate

  • •The question was paired with a photo of prominent news personalities.
  • •Responses highlighted historical cases of media influencing conflict, such as the Civil War and Vietnam.
  • •Critics argued biased reporting escalates polarization and mistrust.
  • •Supporters emphasized press freedom and the media’s watchdog role in exposing corruption and abuse.
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Ben Shapiro Argues America Is Stronger Than Ever, Highlights Progress for Black Americans and Economic OpportunityšŸ”„78

9/4/2025•Politics > Debate

  • •He challenged critics to name a time in history that was better for Black Americans, noting civil rights and opportunities have vastly improved.
  • •Shapiro contrasted the hardships of 1950s–60s factory jobs with modern work environments and technological convenience.
  • •He highlighted life expectancy rising from the 30s to the 80s in Western nations as evidence of progress.
  • •He credited Enlightenment ideals, private property, and free markets for driving global advances in prosperity and health.
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Ben Shapiro Champions Western Civilization as Fusion of Faith and Reason in Dialogue with Stephen A. SmithšŸ”„73

9/4/2025•Politics > Debate

  • •Shapiro strongly defended Western civilization, saying it must be ā€œupheld and strengthenedā€
  • •Defined Western civilization as the fusion of Judeo-Christian values (ā€œJerusalemā€) and Greek reason (ā€œAthensā€)
  • •Credited this blend for achievements such as democracy, the Enlightenment, free speech, private property, and free markets
  • •Acknowledged Western civilization’s ā€œdark placesā€ and complex history but emphasized its role in promoting freedom and prosperity
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Clash Over Debt Drivers: Military Spending vs. Social Security at Center of Heated DebatešŸ”„60

9/2/2025•Politics > Debate

  • •One commentator argued military spending, including \$8 trillion on post-9/11 wars and foreign aid, is the larger factor.
  • •Opposing panelists countered that Social Security dwarfs defense costs, with \$1.3 trillion in 2024 spending.
  • •Social Security makes up 21% of federal spending, serving over 67 million Americans.
  • •Defense spending remains the world’s largest, reaching \$886 billion in 2024.