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Kirk Swearingen

Kirk Swearingen

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Donald Trump needs artificial intelligence. He lacks the other kind

This longtime con man was doing deepfakes long before that was a thing. He's a bot in human form

23.05.2026 10

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Kirk Swearingen

Trump’s misguided “Christian” war is anything but

Some commanders claim the Iran war is serving Christ. Haven't they noticed the fake Christian in the White House?

08.03.2026 40

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Trump’s second term: Jan. 6 on a grand scale

What we saw at the US Capitol five years ago was merely a trial run for the chaos and violence of 2026

31.01.2026 40

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For Trump, everything’s a “hoax.” It’s pure projection

Both impeachments, the Epstein scandal, COVID, climate change — it's all a "hoax." Is Trump telling us something?

28.12.2025 40

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Happy holidays, MAGA: Trump’s war on the poor is hurting everyone

The government shutdown may be over, but we can't forget which party wants to punish working people

23.11.2025 20

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In sports and politics, Americans want a fair playing field

After Trump's Canada shakedowns, a Toronto Blue Jays win in the World Series would be karmic justice

29.10.2025 10

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Who are the real Americans? We are

Never mind the ignorant fantasies coming from the White House. Chicago and Portland are showing us true patriotism

11.10.2025 30

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Hey Mr. President: What about rural crime in red states?

Nearly all the red states that sent troops to D.C. are flooded with guns — and have worse crime problems

29.08.2025 10

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Why MAGA hates science so much

Billionaires hate the rest of us — and Trump's loyalists would rather suffer, even die, than face the truth

19.07.2025 20

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Kirk Swearingen