As Trump droned on to a completely silent audience, he told us we could now deduct auto loan interest from our taxes — a “first-time-ever” benefit, supposedly created by him.

The lies come so easily to him, delivered with a straight face.

But here’s the truth: we used to be able to deduct auto loan interest — along with credit card and other consumer loan interest — until the 1986 Tax Reform Act under Reaganomics eliminated it.

I used to feel proud on this day. Now I mostly feel determined. Determined not to let the loudest, angriest voices define what this country becomes. Determined not to let indifference win. Determined to say something while it still matters to say it.

As time passed, I kept wondering: what happens if we impeach the Putz?

And I’ll admit, I was hesitant to see the Vice President take over. Why?

Because he doesn’t stand for America. He sold his soul to the devil to get his foot in the door.

Yes, the system must be fixed. But when the U.S. government pulls back aid in response to internal wrongdoing, the ones who suffer aren’t the bureaucrats in D.C. — they are families in Sudan, Gaza, Haiti, and dozens of fragile states.

Scale and intent: The Gestapo enforced a totalitarian regime, committed genocide, and worked outside any ethical framework. ICE, despite its excesses, operated within a constitutional democracy.

Resistance and visibility: ICE faces ongoing resistance from U.S. courts, media, advocacy groups, and whistleblowers. The Gestapo operated with near-total impunity.

Newsom brings bold executive experience, from wildfire response to universal preschool. He champions clean energy, climate resilience, and digital infrastructure — while keeping California's economy the fourth largest in the world.

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine wasn’t provoked by NATO expansion or western meddling — it was fueled by a belief that smaller, weaker neighbors don’t deserve true independence. That belief has no place in a modern world. If left unchecked, it sends a dangerous message to other authoritarian regimes: you can crush your neighbor, massacre civilians, and still be tolerated on the world stage.

I’m old, tired, and know that today’s political decisions won’t affect me much. But I care deeply about the world my children and grandchildren will inherit. What kind of future awaits them if we stay trapped in partisan gridlock?

In an era of misinformation and mistrust, Jon Stewart and Condoleezza Rice offer something the country desperately needs: clarity, courage, and calm. Stewart, a relentless advocate for truth and veterans, brings humor and grit to a tired political landscape. Rice, a stateswoman with decades of experience at the highest levels of government, offers steady leadership and diplomatic know-how. Together, they balance accountability with wisdom — ready to restore faith in American governance.

Mark Cuban and Andrew Yang are not career politicians — and that’s exactly the point. One is a self-made billionaire entrepreneur who’s built businesses and called out corporate greed. The other is a visionary thinker whose ideas on automation, universal basic income, and future-of-work issues have reshaped political conversation. Together, they offer nonpartisan, forward-thinking leadership built on data, transparency, and guts.