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The New York Times is incapable of reform. It is a sign of civilizational collapse that the most powerful news source in the West is so utterly corrupt.

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America has dropped out of the top 20 in happiness and yet Israel remains at number 5. Ok she dropped 1 space due to war. The question is what do those at the top have in common? These countries are either very homogenous or have a national mission. The US is neither. We can't agree on anything except that everything sucks.

We don't like our candidates for president, the cost of everything is ridiculous (however in every one of these top happiness countries their cost of living is much much higher than the US), and even though there are supposedly jobs, those jobs don't lead to starting a future. We see no hope and progress.

The reality is that we have our heads so far up TikTok (well any social media actually) that nothing normal is good anymore. We seem entitled to live in mansions, drive ferraris or Bentleys and go to Lake Como every summer, but do not have the means to achieve these goals. Truth of the matter, is that in these happier countries they have good priorities. They understand what is most important in life and they live it. Family (either the one you were born into or the one you made yourself), food, entertainment, good conversation (which no one seems to be able to do anymore) just living life and enjoying what you have. Americans complain that this generation will not be better off than their parents. Well sorry, but there is peak living standard. Once you reach that there really is no place to go. It really isn't important to have the new iPhone every year(again priorities).

Studies find that those who volunteer or give of themselves to others are actually the happiest. Maybe that is what we have lost in the US, community, caring and respect for others.

What they do in Scotland-It is not so much as laying in bed under the covers, as taking the time to relax, layback and go slow. The constant rushing of modernity takes it toll. It could also be why Americans are not that happy. Take a Sunday, stay in bed, or laze around reading the paper and doing the crossword. Sometimes you just need to stop...

And lastly, I am really tired of hearing about the Sussexs. I did care once upon a time. I was very happy for them when they got married. Joy is a terrific and an often forgotten part of life. But I have lost patience with such overly indulged people who do nothing but complain. Ok so she has another venture. Good luck to her.

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Elon should be celebrated for inspiring so many young ones in his companies and many startups where meritocracy rules. The achievements in many fields are remarkable!

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‘Sussex Goop’ - absolutely golden

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Germany's far right... The new 'label' Lefties throw out there...

What is 'far right'? People that KNOW there are only two genders? People who KNOW that Letisha James just went full communist in seizing her political opponents' property in violation of several constitutional violations she took an oath to support? People who know that Demonrats are pro-crime and call them out for it while they arm up to defend themselves because the government now supports criminals?

Somebody help me here with the Left's 'definition'.

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Great writing about the essential emptiness of Megan Markle. Who knows, her Orchard Goop might sell. There might be enough gullibles in the US willing to pay to get some of the Duchess’s emptiness.

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I don't want the govt. telling me what I can and can't eat. If I want to eat dead cows, I will, if I want to plant-based meat substitutes, I will. I understand that they are telling me what I can and can't buy, and it amounts to the same thing as what I can and can't eat. Republicans are making it really difficult to vote for them.

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The NYT is a disgrace, not getting out of bed is something, Megan Markle, fake meat.

You continue to refuse to report on the larger and more deeply concerning failures of the Biden administration and their repeated efforts to undermine every American, our laws and the very fundamental standards of our constitution. "Common Sense" and a commitment to journalism should obligate you to report on the ugliest and most unpleasant truths you seem to be willing to ignore. We are at a tipping point in our current politics and I am fearful that the cliff is quickly approaching.

Joe Biden has been accused of the highest form of corruption. If the dots are impossible for TFP to figure out after yesterday's testimony from Tony Bobulinski stating that "Joe Biden was the brand being sold.", TFP is indeed just another news source unwilling to face the fact that Biden is in fact a Manchurian candidate!

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The Supreme Court just had hearings on the 1st amendment case and the free press ignores it to bring us drivel about Meghan Markle!!!! WTF is this.

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DeSantis is correct about agriculture being another front in the Climate War. Another indicator of what's going on is that EPA just announced the creation of a new Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, which ostensibly is intended to "help" the industry and rural communities. However, given what's going on in Europe in the name of saving the planet, it's not unreasonable to be concerned about what they will really be up to.

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Neuralink is incredible. The change in that young man’s life is just beginning. I can’t wait to see what’s next.

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Wow! Another day of "I don't care".

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Neuralink. Mind blown. Truly awesome and fascinating! I was so happy watching Nolan on that video it made me well up with beautiful tears. Extraordinary what human creativity can accomplish. Why don’t we focus soooo much more on that people? Well done, Elon, yay!

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Perfect description of Megan Markle: "where rank materialism meets bogus activism." If you could also work in "endless victim" it would be even better.

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Princess? PRINCESS? Please get this right: Ms Markle never was and never will be a princess (except emotionally).

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Let’s talk about Germany’s far left problem before propagandizing any concern about its far right.

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