On This Day: July 05, 2016
M3GAN 2.0 (2025) – My rating: 8.3/10
July 5, 2025
M3GAN 2.0 is a science fiction action film and a sequel to the 2022 film M3GAN. It was written and directed by Gerard Johnstone from a story by Johnstone and Akela Cooper. It follows M3GAN being rebuilt to combat a humanoid military robot built using M3GAN’s technology, and is attempting an AI takeover. After enjoying […]
M3GAN 2.0 (2025) – My rating: 8.3/10
Trump Waste
July 4, 2025
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Estimates suggest that the Trump administration’s spending practices, including wasteful expenditures and corruption, have led to significant financial losses for taxpayers, with reports indicating potential losses of between $233 billion and $521 billion annually due to fraud and inefficiency. Specific figures on total waste are difficult to pinpoint, but the administration’s actions have been widely criticized for lacking accountability and transparency. DuckDuckAiThe White HouseWikipediaOverview of Spending Under TrumpDuring Donald Trump’s presidency, significant increases in federal spending and national debt occurred, raising concerns about wasteful expenditures.National Debt IncreaseThe national debt rose by approximately $7.8 trillion during Trump’s time in office.This increase is nearly twice the total amount of consumer debt (excluding mortgages) owed by Americans.Major Spending AreasThe largest portions of federal spending during Trump’s presidency included:Category DescriptionMilitary and Veterans Direct payments and operational costsSocial Security Payments to retirees and disabled individualsMedicare and Medicaid Health care for seniors and low-income familiesInterest on Debt Payments on the growing national debtWasteful Spending ClaimsTrump’s administration faced criticism for extravagant spending by Cabinet members, including private flights and costly office upgrades.The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claimed to have saved $160 billion by cutting smaller programs, but many of these cuts were politically motivated and did not address larger spending areas.Transparency InitiativesTrump signed a memorandum aimed at increasing transparency regarding wasteful spending, requiring federal agencies to disclose details about canceled contracts and programs.Overall, while efforts were made to cut spending, the national debt and claims of wasteful expenditures suggest a complex financial legacy.propublica.org Wikipedia
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F1 (2025) – My rating: 8.5/10
July 4, 2025
F1, marketed as F1 the Movie, is a sports drama. The film was directed by Joseph Kosinski from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger and a story that the two of them wrote. F1 was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. All three previously worked together on Top Gun: Maverick (2022). F1 is about a racing driver who […]
F1 (2025) – My rating: 8.5/10
Tangie T. Woods Black History Poem
July 4, 2025
Growing But Not Aging
July 4, 2025
“And if the Spirit of Him Who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, [then] He Who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also restore to life your mortal (short-lived, perishable) bodies through His Spirit Who dwells in you” (Romans 8:11 AMPC). The human body’s potential is often underestimated. However, biblical accounts show […]
Growing But Not Aging
James' World 2 