/3 - #MyThoughts #USA #USpol #Georgia
Those particular rules haven't changed as far as I know, though many still seem to be pending on Georgia's government website (no doubt being fixed up now after Governor Kemp quietly signed the voting rule changes into law on Tuesday). The current rule of how the candidates are listed on the ballots only helps Republicans, so I don't know why it would change at this time.
/2 - Of course it could only help Republicans —
who are listed at the top of #Georgia ballots (except in primaries and special elections) because of an elections rule where the name of the candidate who is of the same party as the current governor is shown at the top.
Voters who haven't researched candidates might just pick the most prominent one at the top of the list.
#MyThoughts #HumanNature #USA #US #USpol
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https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/verify/verify-heres-why-candidates-are-listed-in-a-specific-order-on-your-ballot-georgia/93-08f43233-729b-4f55-be4c-419739db6bde
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https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/183-1
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https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-21/chapter-2/article-8/section-21-2-285/
/3 - Strange.
Sure, other presidents (like Reagan) have promoted capitalism in #China and trade with the country, but did they bring an entourage of #business people with them on diplomatic state visits?
And would they have personally invited a giant US #tech company's CEO to accompany them on the trip?
I wonder what deals are being made. And #trump seems to favor some companies over others.
#USA #MyThoughts
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https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/April-26/reagan-visits-china
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/gallery/2026/may/13/us-presidential-visits-to-china-from-nixon-to-trump-in-pictures
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/us/politics/china-visits-nixon-to-trump.html
A lawsuit claims the Agriculture Secretary's work emails proselytized federal employees with frequent Christian-related references like "God," & "Jesus Christ," thus violating 1st Amendment's Establishment Clause.
To emphasize that the #TrumpAdmin couldn't care less and will do whatever it wants, a #USDA spokesperson said, "While we do not comment on pending litigation, we will keep the plaintiffs in our prayers during this process." 😐
#USA #USpol #MyThoughts 🙄🍟
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/3 -
You know who muses about the "old-fashioned" term "groceries" (obv lol) –
Someone who doesn't buy them.
Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone, IRGC officer says ~
It seems #trump (and the world economy) has a bigger problem on its hands than before trump first attacked Iran.
#MyThoughts
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After Makary caved to Trump, the #FDA put out a press release touting the vape device's features to prevent youth use (info from the vape manufacturer - Glas).
#MyThoughts -
It's like the FDA (via the #Trump admin) works for the #tobacco companies.
And manufacturing fruity-flavored vapes that are particularly appealing to children & teens and then telling them they can't partake is like advertising sugary cereal and then telling kids that cereal is not for them.
The #FDA has zero credibility under Trump —
Concerned about #PublicHealth, FDA Commissioner Makary hesitated to approve vape flavors (like fruit) that kids especially like.
But #Trump worried about HIMSELF politically, noting the "importance of flavored vaping to young MAGA voters."
Trump then pressured Makary, causing him to approve the flavors (helping the #tobacco industry).
Now Trump is firing Makary.
/1 🧵
#USA #USpol #MyThoughts
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https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-pressures-fda-commissioner-to-approve-flavored-vapes-9dad81ee
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https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/fda-commissioner-marty-makary-under-pressure-from-trump-to-leave-administration-5c096dd6
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