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returnee

returnee's Journal
returnee's Journal
June 8, 2026

Major activation of emergency vehicles...

…on Manhattan’s East side. More than I’ve ever seen. Anybody hear anything?

February 1, 2026

My current bottom line on donations to Democrats.

Three primary criteria:
-Have you developed and are you promoting a plan to protect election integrity NOW?
-Are you vociferously attacking the legacy media for their biased reporting and support for this administration?
-Are you persistently calling out this administration’s connection to Putin.

To be clear, I am terribly concerned about tsf’s economic, immigration, foreign policy, et cetera, from top to bottom. I am aware of the Epstein files. I am aware of the nuances of individual races. But I firmly believe my criteria are the fundamental sources of our problems. I don’t believe tsf was ever was ever “duly elected.” I believe they are clearly engaging in overt plans to subvert elections. I believe the legacy media is purposely misleading people. And I believe the administration’s policies can be shown to be aligned with Putin’s interests.

I believe these criteria represent our most fundamental problems in this moment. I believe failure to address them immediately is likely to spell disaster for upcoming elections.

Also, to be clear, I’m not saying these are the only things a candidate should be talking about. But I think they should be top line, with connections made to multiple other related issues. You know, walking and chewing gum.

As election season heats up, my decisions may change. I have conveyed my ideas to the DNCC and not received a response. I am hosting this here as it is the most public platform I engage in, and in hope that my ideas could gain some traction in the discussion on election strategy and tactics.

January 8, 2026

"Don't believe your lying eyes."

Trump—
Jan 6, 2021
Jan 7, 2026

It’s all based on lies.

November 28, 2025

If enough repubs resign from the House...

…and the Dems regain control of the house, what is the first thing/things Jeffries/Dems should do?

June 10, 2025

A thought about the fired vax experts.

I understand one of the reasons they were fired was due to conflict of interest. This accusation carries a negative connotation, which be construed as defamatory. If anyone here would know if this idea holds any legal water i’d be pleased to hear about it. And if so, maybe someone could suggest it to the vax 17 for a class action suit.

April 7, 2025

Social Security question

Mrs. Returnee recently received a small (under $200) from SS directly into her bank account. Problem is she is below retirement age and has made no application of any kind to SS. Any thoughts as to what might be going on?
Thanks,
returnee

February 23, 2025

Republican politicians perform magic trick:

Being supine and prostrate simultaneously. 🤪

February 17, 2025

I want to deeply thank the heart-givers.

It feels heart-warming to know I’ve been appreciated, as I appreciate all of you.

November 8, 2024

Looking for best website(s) for pre/post poll analysis...

…state by state, i.e., polls vs final tallies. Thanks in advance.

November 6, 2024

I want to hear from Kamala.

I wish everyone would stop conceding until she does.

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