Purple Betta Fish

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True purple bettas are a rare and coveted treasure in the fishkeeping world. Finding a betta with a genuine, deep purple coloration is almost unheard of, making them incredibly valuable.

Often, bettas marketed as “purple” will have shades of blue, red, or lavender. While these shaded purples are still quite rare and beautiful, they won’t command the same astronomical prices as a true, solid purple betta. Even these shaded varieties are considered prized and can be quite expensive to acquire.

Why Are Purple Bettas So Rare?

The allure of a pure purple betta lies not only in its stunning beauty but also in its rarity. This captivating color isn’t a natural occurrence in the betta world. It’s the result of a fascinating interplay of genetics and selective breeding.

The Genetic Puzzle

True purple bettas owe their unique coloration to a rare genetic mutation. This mutation doesn’t occur frequently, making it incredibly difficult to breed for. While breeders can increase their chances of producing purple bettas by focusing on lines with blue, pink, and red coloration, the final outcome remains a matter of chance.

A Matter of Luck

There’s no guaranteed formula for breeding a pure purple betta. It’s essentially a lottery, with the odds stacked against breeders. Even with careful selection and meticulous breeding practices, the appearance of a true purple betta is often a delightful surprise.

The Allure of Shaded Purples

While true purple bettas are a rare gem, their close relatives, the blue-purple bettas, are slightly more common but still quite elusive. These fish also carry the rare genetic mutation, resulting in a stunning blend of blue and purple hues. However, even these shaded purples remain prized possessions for betta enthusiasts, reflecting the challenges of breeding for this unique color.

The rarity of true purple and blue-purple bettas underscores the intricate world of betta genetics. These stunning colors are a testament to the artistry of nature and the dedication of breeders who strive to preserve and enhance these rare and captivating traits.

How To Take Care of Purple Betta Fish

In the vibrant world of betta fish, where colors burst forth in dazzling displays of reds, blues, oranges, and greens, a truly unique and captivating hue stands out: purple. But unlike the more common colors, true purple bettas are not a natural occurrence. They are the result of a captivating interplay between genetics and the careful hand of breeders.

Unveiling the Genetic Mystery

The secret behind the purple betta’s mesmerizing color lies in a rare genetic mutation. This mutation doesn’t occur frequently, making it a true treasure in the betta world. While breeders can increase their chances of producing purple bettas by focusing on lines with blue, pink, and red coloration, the final outcome remains a matter of chance. It’s like a genetic lottery, with the odds stacked against them.

The Quest for Purple Perfection

Imagine the dedication of breeders who meticulously select and pair bettas with the best possible genetics, hoping to coax out that elusive purple hue. They spend countless hours observing their fish, meticulously recording their lineage, and carefully analyzing their offspring. Their goal is to unlock the secrets of the purple gene, hoping to create a line of bettas that consistently produce this sought-after color.

The Allure of Shaded Purples

While true purple bettas are a rare gem, their close relatives, the blue-purple bettas, are slightly more common but still quite elusive. These fish also carry the rare genetic mutation, resulting in a stunning blend of blue and purple hues. They may not be a solid purple, but they possess a captivating charm that makes them highly sought-after by betta enthusiasts.

The Price of Rarity

The rarity of true purple and blue-purple bettas translates into a significant price tag. These fish are considered prized possessions, reflecting the dedication of breeders and the challenges of breeding for this unique color. Their value is a testament to the artistry of nature and the dedication of those who strive to preserve and enhance these rare and captivating traits.

How Much Does a Purple Betta Fish Cost?

The rarity of purple bettas, both true purple and blue-purple, naturally translates into a higher price tag compared to your average betta. The price you’ll pay will depend on the specific shade and the breeder’s expertise.

While still considered rare, blue-purple bettas are generally more readily available than their true purple counterparts. You can typically find these stunning fish for around twenty dollars from reputable breeders and online retailers. This price point makes them a bit more expensive than your average betta, but still a reasonable investment for those seeking a unique and beautiful fish.

Conclusion

As you’ve journeyed through the world of purple bettas, you’ve discovered the captivating story behind these rare and beautiful fish. From their unique genetics to the challenges of breeding them, you’ve gained a deeper appreciation for the allure of this captivating color.

SOURCE: BETTAFISHINFORMATION.COM

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    1. Morning, Pat! Pretty much the same here – sunshine & 42, low wind, more rain coming. Feeders are back out….for now, anyway.

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      1. Morning Filly!

        I was out this morning retrieving the glass covers from our flood lights. On one corner of the house they seem to pop off in really windy conditions. Hubby has tried to put them back on, but he can’t. SO we replace them and inevitably they blow off again. it’s the only corner that does it…???

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        1. Maybe he could re-attach them with bungees – do it on all of them and you’ll get an interesting shadow pattern on your house! ROFL

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          1. i dunno. the covers themselves are less than 5 inches round. wouldn’t you block most of the light?
            it’s bizarre that it’s only ever THAT corner of the house where it happens.

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            1. Must be the angle of the wind – they make really tiny 10″ bungees – that’s what I use on the jelly feeder.

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  12. deport them back to Canada!
    Wall Street Apes
    @WallStreetApes
    The state of Michigan has decided the best way to get their growing geese population under control is to gas them to death

    “The state’s new pilot program that will allow Canada geese to be rounded up into cages and gassed to death”

    “The plan, beginning in June, was approved by the state’s Department of Natural Resources in response to an overpopulation of geese. Golf courses, parks, and lake associations say they’re a public health risk — these decisions are being left to a handful of lakefront homeowners who want geese exterminated for convenience.”

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    1. I can definitely understand why – they leave a HORRIBLE mess!!! But there are better ways to do it rather than gassing them. Scare them off, destroy their nests….get a dog!

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        1. A lot of Americans like goose meat, too – my Mom probably would – she likes the greasy birds, like ducks and geese, over turkey (too dry). Processed & packaged, it’s just another kind of meat.

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  14. SALLY Q 💔 UPDATE

    We are now entering a different stage of our journey caring for Sally Q.

    Yesterday, Sally’s vitals became erratic – her blood pressure went low, her blood glucose and pulse high.

    She was cold and clammy, yet complained she was hot.

    Last night, hospice sent a nurse to assess her and consult with us.

    Since Sally is disoriented more frequently, and having increased difficulty swallowing pills, the nurse asked the doctor to order an Rx of liquid pain morphine.

    We will have a meeting today with the Hospice nurse case manager, the Village Home Care nurse and Sally and her Dad’s Care Coordinator/Social Worker and maybe someone from the nursing home – to decide how we can best care for Sally now.

    Thanks to all for your prayers 🙏  and encouragement – 💔 GA/FL

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  15. Just The News: “Canadians on Monday night elected to keep the liberal Mark Carney as their prime minister, defeating conservative challenger Pierre Poilievre, according to Canadian media.

    Voters actually elect candidates to represent them in Parliament, but Carney will continue in his post because the liberal party won the most seats. Party leaders are chosen by party members in earlier votes, according to the New York Times. 

    The conservative party was initially favored to win the election, but the liberal party gained support in pre-election polls after it took a nationalist angle on U.S.-Canadian tariffs as a way to stand up to President Donald Trump.

    While Poilievre has criticized the tariffs, the criticisms have not been as effective, and Poilievre has faced criticism for not taking a firmer stance against Trump.

    The results mean Carney will continue to serve as the country’s prime minister. Carney replaced former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who formally resigned last month.” 

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  16. EXCERPT: “President Donald Trump set a dizzying pace for his first 100 days in office, fulfilling many of his campaign promises and setting the stage for much more dramatic transformation over the next few months.

    “If [Trump’s tariffs] work out, he’s going to look like a rock star,” conservative pollster Rich Baris told Just the News.. “Everyone’s going to appreciate it quite a bit because it’s going to be something that he had the nerve to do that others did not. And he’ll get credit for it.”

    Here are some of the big ideas that have been floated from inside and outside the administration for the next 100 days.

    Score Trade Deals that Build Off His Tariff Policies….

    Make the tax cuts permanent….

    ‘Water Is The New Oil.’ Create a water czar….

    Name a ‘Transparency Czar’ to speed promised release of government documents….

    End the state blockade and allow health insurance to be sold across state lines….

    End Gain of Function Research….”

    https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/next-100-days-trumps-big-ideas-continue-overhaul

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  17. Just The News: “President Donald Trump on Monday evening signed three executive orders that target illegal migration and strengthen protections for U.S. citizens.

    The slew of new actions includes boosting federal support for U.S. law enforcement offices in order to protect Americans, creating a formal list of sanctuary cities that the administration claims are in violation of federal law, and enforcing a rule that requires truck drivers to speak English. 

    The “Protecting American communities from criminal aliens” directs Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to compile the list of sanctuary cities.

    “The prior administration allowed unchecked millions of aliens to illegally enter the United States,” the president wrote in the order. “The resulting public safety and national security risks are exacerbated by the presence of, and control of territory by, international cartels and other transnational criminal organizations along the southern border, as well as terrorists and other malign actors who intend to harm the United States and the American people.  

    “This invasion at the southern border requires the Federal Government to take measures to fulfill its obligation to the States,” he continued. “Yet some state and local officials nevertheless continue to use their authority to violate, obstruct, and defy the enforcement of federal immigration laws. It is imperative that the federal government restore the enforcement of United States law.”

    Chicago, Boston, New York City and Denver are all considered “sanctuary cities.”

    Trump also said commercial truck drivers should all be proficient in English, regardless of the country they are originally from, because they need to be able to read traffic signs and communicate with employers and customers.

    “Every day, truckers perform the demanding and dangerous work of transporting the nation’s goods to businesses, customers, and communities safely, reliably, and efficiently,” the order said. “They should be able to read and understand traffic signs, communicate with traffic safety, border patrol, agricultural checkpoints, and cargo weight-limit station officers.”

    The order directs Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to issue new guidance on how to test drivers on their English and how to enforce the new policy.”

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  18. Just The News: “The Navy on Monday announced that it lost a fighter jet after the plane rolled off the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and sank into the Red Sea. One sailor suffered a minor injury. 

    The incident, which has been attributed to human error, occurred when the crew of the F/A-18E Super Hornet lost control of the plane, while it was being towed out of the hangar bay of the Truman, per ABC News. 

    “The F/A-18E was actively under tow in the hangar bay when the move crew lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft and tow tractor were lost overboard,” the Navy wrote in a statement. “Sailors towing the aircraft took immediate action to move clear of the aircraft before it fell overboard. An investigation is underway.”

    The aircraft carrier has been stationed in the Red Sea since September to help protect commercial ships against Houthi attacks in Yemen. Recent attacks did not impact the plane rolling off the ship. The carrier was expected to return home last month, but its mission has since been extended.” 

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  19. SMDH – of course Massey didn’t vote yes! What an ass!!!

    Just The News: “The House of Representatives on Monday overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan “Take It Down Act,” which seeks to federally criminalize the publishing of computer-generated porn images and videos out of revenge and without consent. 

    The Senate passed the measure, which was cosponsored last month by Texas GOP Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz and Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and President Donald Trump has promised to sign the legislation. 

    The House passed the bill by a 409-2 vote. GOP Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Eric Burlison of Missouri voted against it, and nearly two dozen lawmakers did not vote, according to The Hill. It was cosponsored by Florida Republican Rep. Elvira Salazar and Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean.

    First Lady Melania Trump applauded the passage of the bipartisan bill in a statement on Monday night. “Advancing this legislation has been a key focus since I returned to my role as First Lady this past January,” the first lady said. “I am honored to have contributed to guiding it through Congress.”

    The comment comes after Melania Trump went to Capitol Hill to help pass the legislation last month, alongside Elliston Berry, a 15-year-old high school student who was a victim of deepfake pornography. 

    “Today’s bipartisan passage of the ‘Take It Down Act’ is a powerful statement that we stand united in protecting the dignity, privacy, and safety of our children,” the first lady said. “Through this critical legislation and our continued focus with ‘Be Best,’ we are building a future where every child can thrive and achieve their full potential.”

    The bill now heads to Trump’s desk for his signature.”

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  20. Outstanding! This has been needed for a LONG time!!! Do YOU want someone with schizophrenia serving at your side if your life depends on them? I sure wouldn’t!!!

    JUST THE NEWS: “The Defense Department on Monday announced that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered senior Pentagon leadership to carefully review the medical standards for military service, stating that certain conditions could endanger other service members.

    The order comes after some members of the military community have expressed concerns about the physical and mental fitness of U.S. troops, should the U.S. be drawn into a war or major conflict, including concerns about current medical waivers. Waivers are currently allowed for issues like schizophrenia, congestive heart failure and chronic oxygen use, the department said.

    Hegseth said the U.S. has seen a surge in Americans wanting to enlist in the military, but some people are unable to complete initial training or their first term of service because of serious preexisting conditions.

    “Applicants for military service … must be physically and mentally able to perform their duties under the harshest of conditions without risk to themselves or others,” Hegseth said. “Service members need to be medically ready to fight. High standards equal lethality. We’ve seen a huge surge of Americans who want to join … a military with high, clear standards.”

    The order gives Pentagon officials 30 days to review their medical standards for enlistment, appointment or induction and come up with proposed updates to the standards.

    “High, uncompromising, and clear standards are a hallmark of the U.S. military and are essential to helping us remain the most lethal and effective fighting force in the world,” Jules Hurst, interim Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, said in a statement. To uphold these standards, and ensure that our warfighters are capable and ready, no matter the domain, adversary, or conditions, [Hegseth] has directed my office to conduct a review of existing medical standards for enlistment or appointment into military service.

    “These lists will be used to make any necessary updates to DoD guidance that the Services use to assess the medical readiness of individuals seeking to join the military,” he added.”

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  21. “I am proud to announce the formation of the FEMA Review Council, comprised of Top Experts in their fields, who are Highly Respected by their peers. It is my Great Honor to appoint to the Council, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Governor Greg Abbott, Governor Glenn Youngkin, former Governor Phil Bryant, Michael Whatley, Mayor Jane Castor, Kevin Guthrie, W. Nim Kidd, Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, Mark Cooper, Bob Fenton, and Evan Greenberg. I know that the new Members will work hard to fix a terribly broken System, and return power to State Emergency Managers, who will help, MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN. Congratulations to all!”

    https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114417332210818903

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  22. Aaaand here we go again….SMDH!

    Just The News: “Michigan Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar on Monday filed seven articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, which accuse the president of posing a “clear and present danger” to democracy.

    The action marks the first time a Democrat has attempted to impeach the president this year, but others, including Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green, have teased filing such articles in the past. 

    Thanedar, who is facing two primary challengers next year, accused Trump in the articles of obstruction of justice, abuse of power, usurpation of power, bribery and corruption.

    “Donald Trump has repeatedly demonstrated that he is unfit to serve as President and represents a clear and present danger to our nation’s constitution and our democracy,” Thanedar said in a statement. “His unlawful actions have subverted the justice system, violated the separation of powers, and placed personal power and self-interest above public service. We cannot wait for more damage to be done. Congress must act.”

    The Democrat also claimed that Trump has ignored the Constitution, Congress, and the U.S. court system, including the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court accusation comes after a Supreme Court ruling ordered the administration to help facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador on accusations he was a member of MS-13.

    “When Trump ignores the Constitution, Congress, and the courts, he is not ‘fighting for America,'” he posted on X. “He is tearing it down and endangering our democracy.”

    Although the articles have now been introduced, they are not expected to pass with a Republican-led House and Senate.”

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    1. OOOOHHHH!!! I’ve been watching and watching and watching – still haven’t seen any here yet but I expect soon. I’ve got the feeder ready to go, just sitting here waiting – all I have to do is add the jelly, strap on the cover, and hang it up. Ah, hell! If they’re there, they will be here soon so I’m gonna go ahead and put it out. I can’t wait – it is soooo much fun to watch them!!!

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      1. it IS! thanks so much for posting about them and giving me the incentive to put out a feeder too!

        the blue jays were watching me put it out but none has even given it a sniff yet…LOL

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        1. Got it hanging up now with the WP block and I put another bowl of jelly in a feeder on the frame over the first garden bed. Even Robins & Blue Jays like jelly if they can get to it easily in an open feeder. And yes, the squirrels sometimes, too!

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            1. I doubt that you will, given your setting. Mine is out in the open and away from the house. Then again, you never know with them – ballsy birds! I’ve seen them hanging on the side of the seed feeder w/the cage I have under the eaves, trying to scavenger seeds on the bottom.

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  25. NF: If you don’t have time to actually watch the interview, at least read his comments – very enlightening! She is an incredibly smart woman!!

    “Tucker Carlson’s Biggest Interview to Date – Catherine Austin Fitts on Free Energy, Missing Money, & DUMBs: A must listen”

    Jordan Sather, Apr 29, 2025

    EXCERPT: “This may be Tucker Carlson’s biggest interview to date. Not in the sense of popularity, it probably won’t get as many views as his other shows (even though it should), but in terms of revolutionary potential of the subject matter this is probably the most important. Thankfully Tucker got fired from Fox, otherwise he never would have done this.

    Tucker released an interview with Catherine Austin Fitts yesterday. She is a former investment banker and was the Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Housing during the Bush administration. I came across her work in 2016 during my research into the UFO subject for she was giving lectures on missing government money funding black projects, such as deep underground military bases, disruptive energy technology, and secret space programs.

    My eyes lit up when I saw that Tucker brought her on his podcast since these are subjects I’ve been researching for about 13 years and speaking about online for the last 8, having it be one of the primary focuses of my work – and it’s been a long time coming that these esoteric subjects are being thrust into the mainstream spotlight in a deeper, more serious manner than they have been.

    “Tucker is FINALLY going there”, I thought to myself. And after listening, they definitely did. THIS is the rudimentary issue of the UFO Disclosure subject – not the grainy, boring black and white videos and gatekeeper talking heads paraded around mainstream media and popular podcasts, but the nuts and bolts questions of “what have the Powers That Be actually built?”, “what secret technologies are they hiding?”, and “why is this money missing and where is it going?”. Catherine Austin Fitts doesn’t have all the answers, but she has the thought processes needed in determining the right questions to ask and how we may find the relevant answers.

    I clipped out some of the most important points she bring up during her talk with Tucker, with commentary of mine added underneath each clip…..”

    “…..All in all, amazing interview, and I think one of Tucker’s best to date. Thank you to Catherine Austin Fitts for highlighting these important issues to a mainstream audience in a logical, reasonable manner.

    The drip, drip of Disclosure is turning into a flood, and this is what we’re here for!”

    https://jordansather.substack.com/p/tucker-carlsons-biggest-interview

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  26. that asswipe who introduced articles of impeachment, is doing it to FUNDRAISE because he’s so far in debt…

    TheseTruths

    TheseTruths(@thesetruths)

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    Wolf

    April 29, 2025 10:43

    Dems at It Again: Michigan Rep. Tries to Impeach Trump — FEC Docs Expose It as a Dirty Fundraising Scam

    Michigan Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) filed articles of impeachment against President Trump on April 28, 2025, but conservatives on X, led by Laura Loomer, are calling it a “financial scam” after FEC records revealed Thanedar’s campaign, “Shri for Congress,” is drowning in $730,313.81 of debt—largely from his own self-financing. The allegations, backed by FEC filings shared by @LoomerUnleashed, suggest Thanedar is using the impeachment push to fundraise under the guise of “IMPEACH TRUMP,” with plans to pocket the money to offset his debts, prompting outrage among conservatives like @MAGAForce2024: “Thanedar’s impeachment is a grift—Dems are scamming America again!”…

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  27. H/T M

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      1. And brothers and sisters and children and…..on and on it goes!!! Never trusting any politician completely is safer!

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  30. Europe Power Outage Caused by ‘Rare Atmospheric Phenomenon,’ Company Says

    Spain and parts of Portugal and France on Monday were hit by a widespread power outage caused by a “rare atmospheric phenomenon,” according to Redes Energéticas Nacionais (REN), Portugal’s grid operator.

    The Context: The power outage has brought public transport to a standstill, caused significant traffic jams and delayed flights. The disruption has impacted millions of people, matches for the Madrid Open tennis tournament have been suspended, Portuguese banks and schools have closed and hospitals in Spain have been forced to run on generators.

    What To Know: REN told Sky News on Monday that the outage was caused by a fault in the Spanish electricity grid, which was caused by a “rare atmospheric phenomenon.” REN said that as a result of extreme temperature variations in Spain, there were “anomalous oscillations” in extremely high-voltage lines.

    REN said this is known as “induced atmospheric variation,” which in turn can lead to oscillations. This caused synchronization failures between systems, leading to successive disturbances across the European network, which is interconnected. Given the complexity of the issue, it could take as long as a week for the network to return to normal. – Newsweek

    Our Take: Officials are blaming Europe’s power outage on a “rare atmospheric phenomenon.”

    IF that’s true (and it’s not actually related to their renewable energy or a cyber attack…) THEN I would venture to guess the cause of that “atmospheric phenomenon” would be related to our Earth’s weakening magnetic field and subsequent shifting magnetic poles.

    Pretty important to get our shit prepped, because our Earth’s magnetic field is undergoing some cyclic changes.. and there’s nothing we can do about it.
    – Jordan Sather

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  31. House Sends Intimate Deepfakes Bill to Trump’s Desk

    House lawmakers voted by an overwhelming majority Monday to crack down on deepfake porn, passing a bill that already sailed through the Senate and teeing it up for a signature from the president. The Take It Down Act, which passed by a 409–2 vote, criminalizes the publication of nonconsensual intimate imagery — including AI-generated deepfakes — and requires tech platforms to remove it under threat of Federal Trade Commission enforcement.

    With its vote, the House delivered on a priority set out by the first lady. “Advancing this legislation has been a key focus since I returned to my role as First Lady this past January. I am honored to have contributed to guiding it through Congress,” Melania Trump said in a statement.

    How we got here: The Senate passed the bill by unanimous consent in February, reviving an effort that stalled out last Congress. The bill gathered momentum last month after Melania Trump promoted it in Congress.

    Major platforms like Meta, X, TikTok, and Snapchat have endorsed the legislation, as did Republican lawmakers led by Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz (R-Texas), the bill’s GOP cosponsor. Trump has backed the bill as well — joking during his recent joint address to Congress that he would use the new law to defend himself against online attacks:

    “I’m going to use that bill for myself too, if you don’t mind,” he said. That sparked alarm from some critics who fear he may use it to suppress free speech. – Politico

    Our Take: I support this legislation, but I am concerned about how they’re going to enforce it. And I’m always skeptical when 409 Representatives agree on something. It doesn’t give me warm feelings. I also find it interesting that the platforms support the legislation. I am interested to see if there is a meaningful impact to our social experiences as a result.

    I’d also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that our data is what matters and we should have ownership over it. I hope this bill becoming law helps move the needle towards that end. – Ashe in America

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  32. EXCERPT: “In his final act as pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, Francis, in keeping with his deep commitment to the climate and well-cultivated image of personal humility, could have foregone a papal funeral.

    To the thousands of world leaders and dignitaries flying to Rome as required by international protocol, Pope Francis could have extended an invitation to stay home. He could have ordered he not lie in state, preventing the Vatican pilgrimage of hundreds of thousands of faithful to pay their respects. He could have even skipped the motorcade through the streets of Rome. All this, as a memorable gesture to maintain a smaller carbon footprint — one last gift to the planet by not contributing to the climate crisis.

    He did not.

    In the final moments Francis’ mortal body was on this earth, the Holy Father demonstrated ever more clearly that indeed, there is no climate crisis. There are no personal actions he or the world’s elite would ever, ever, take for the climate. It is all theater.

    On climate change, Francis died as he lived: another political hypocrite.

    Harsh words coming from me, a Catholic, about the Pope, let alone the recently deceased Pope, but Francis’ climate alarmism, nay his downright climate ignorance, are far, far worse. If Francis’ climate beliefs were ever to become policy prescriptions, most of the world would die, starting with the poor, elderly, and infirm. We can only thank God the Pope no longer has an army….”

    https://thefederalist.com/2025/04/29/it-takes-a-lot-of-jet-fuel-to-throw-a-funeral-for-a-climate-alarmist-pope/

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  35. “In a police report last week, the incident was described as beginning when the back door of the truck – operated by Brinks Home Security – “opened by unknown means” as it drove down South Austin Boulevard in the city. “Three bags full of United States currency fell out,” the police report said.

    When the loss of the cash was discovered representatives from the security company returned to the scene, but found “50 to 100 people removing money from the scene and fleeing the area on foot and in vehicles.” A spokesperson from the Village of Oak Park told NBC Chicago no one was in custody as of Friday.”

    LOL – I still have some of those photos of me and my adopted Mom!

    “Today’s kids couldn’t get the importance of these if they tried. Sad for them. Not just the photo booths but the whole ‘arcade concept’ as we knew it. This was a grand adventure for us – to have a fist full of nickels and dimes and free reign to do as we pleased, this is how we got our jollies. No cell phones, no helicopter parents, just a lot of bells and noises and cheesy prizes were enough to keep us happy and entertained for hours on end…”

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    1. i have photos of me and the kids at the mall when they’re were 10-12. we made one serious decent face and then funny faces. i have them in my jewelry box…always good for a laugh.

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  37. “Knives are Out for Ed Martin: As the Trump appointee pursues investigations into the most corrupt practices in the Department of Justice’s recent history, Democrats and other interests are collaborating to sink his confirmation.”

    Julie Kelly, Apr 29, 2025

    ENTIRE ARTICLE: “With his interim appointment set to expire soon, Ed Martin, the acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, is not backing down amid attempts by top Senate Democrats to prevent his confirmation as the office’s permanent top prosecutor.

    Martin continues to clean house at one of the most notoriously corrupt and politicized U.S. Attorney’s offices in the country. Since taking the reins of the office shortly after Inauguration Day, Martin has demoted and reassigned line prosecutors who handled January 6 cases and forced a top prosecutor to resign after she refused to follow orders related to investigating a $20 billion Biden-era climate grift.

    He recently sent a letter to a former member of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s team seeking a sit-down to discuss the DOJ’s dirty prosecution of a Trump 2016 campaign aide. Aaron Zelinsky, who resigned from the DOJ on January 10 and later whined on social media that he was “furious, heartbroken, and disappointed at what the President and his appointees are doing to DOJ,” handled the cases against George Papadopoulos and Roger Stone; Martin wants to address misrepresentations made by Zelinsky in the prosecution of Papadopoulos, one of the fall guys in the Russian collusion hoax.

    His no-holds-barred approach is one reason why Martin’s nomination faces heavy headwinds in the U.S. Senate, which must confirm each U.S. attorney. California Senator Adam Schiff appears particularly afraid of Martin; Schiff placed a hold on Martin’s nomination by claiming “no one embodies Donald Trump’s personal weaponization of the Justice Department more than Ed Martin.” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who recently was investigated by Martin over the New York senator’s 2020 threats against two Supreme Court justices, just announced his intention to use the “blue slip” privilege to block two U.S. attorney nominees from New York and is expected to help lead the charge against Martin as well.

    Further, Martin is the near-daily subject of intense media scrutiny despite the fact his predecessor, Matthew Graves, received no corporate media criticism over his influential wife’s ties to the Biden White House or for using his office to ruthlessly pursue nearly 1,600 J6ers who had protested the election of Joe Biden, the man who nominated him to the powerful post in 2021.

    DOJ lifers also are making noise. More than 100 former employees of the office just signed on to a letter opposing Martin’s confirmation. “He is unworthy of the position, incapable of the task, and an affront to the singular pursuit of justice for which this Office has stood for more than two centuries,” the group, which included some prosecutors who left the office more than 50 years ago, wrote.

    But Martin’s critics appear more worried about his success in exposing and holding accountable those responsible for weaponizing the office over the past few years, particularly the unprecedented prosecution of Trump supporters involved in the events of January 6.

    Unlawfully Punishing Political Dissidents with White Collar Crime Felony

    In one of his first acts in office, Martin announced an inquiry into the Biden DOJ’s use of a post-Enron corporate fraud statute, 18 U.S.C. 1512(c)(2), obstruction of an official proceeding, against hundreds of January 6 defendants. Signed into law in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley act in the aftermath of the Enron accounting scandal, the DOJ for the first time charged the felony in cases involving political protesters who temporarily disrupted a government function.

    While the Trump DOJ brought the first obstruction charges against J6ers, Graves accelerated its use. His office systematically opposed defendants’ motion to drop the count; following convictions, either plea deals or at trial, Graves then sought an “administration of justice” enhancement to add time to prison sentences for those found guilty of the charge. (The D.C. appellate court later reversed how Graves and several D.C. judges had applied the enhancement.) He also sought a separate “terror” enhancement, which added months in federal prison for a crime already punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

    But in June 2024, the Supreme Court overturned how the DOJ had applied the law, determining the statute required proof of evidence tampering or destruction. (At least 17 D.C. federal judges, including James Boasberg, the current chief judge of the district court, had consented to the DOJ’s unlawful use of the statute over the course of three years.) But relief from SCOTUS came too late for at least 100 J6ers who had served, or were in the process of serving, time in federal prison on a 1512(c)(2) conviction.

    SCOTUS’ decision exposed an unprecedented abuse of the law by federal prosecutors and judges. Even more brazen is the fact that after SCOTUS reversed the DOJ, Graves fought to keep J6ers in prison for the same amount of time even though the conviction, a felony driving the bulk of the sentence, had been vacated.

    “The use was a great failure of our office…and we need to get to the bottom of it,” Martin, a longtime advocate for J6ers, wrote in an email on January 27. He assigned two prosecutors to collect all records and information related to 1512(c)(2) cases. “The 1512 Project is important work.”

    Earlier this month, Martin announced the project “is growing” and now involves input from lawyers and judges among others. “We continue to look at exactly how and why so many Jan 6th cases were charged using 1512 which led to the dramatic failure before the Supreme Court.” Leaks to the news media about specific cases, Martin disclosed, also are the subject of the investigation. “It was bad all around.”

    Consequences for J6 Lives Destroyed

    That comment represents an uncharacteristic understatement by Martin. The cruel, vindictive, and destructive prosecution of J6ers using a corporate fraud statute is one of the greatest travesties of justice in the department’s history. At least one J6er, Matthew Perna, took his life after learning the DOJ would seek years in prison for his 1512(c)(2) plea. Dozens of families were destroyed and bankrupted. The human wreckage left in the wake of the DOJ’s illegal use of 1512(c)(2) will never be fully accounted for.

    Full public disclosure as to who was responsible — whether it was Graves, Attorney General Merrick Garland, or Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, who sat on the Enron Task Force that masterminded the obstruction statute —— is necessary. So, too, are consequences. Martin is the man who could accomplish just that. Which is what the powers-that-be are truly afraid of.”

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  39. Deplorable_Infidel

    April 29, 2025 1:34 pm

    Well, I guess Pam Bondi is doing more than looking good on FNC.

    Appearing on FNC gives the low information voters some truth that they are not going to get anywhere else on cable, with the exception if OANN and maybe Newsmax.

    BREAKING: DOJ Launches Investigation Into Top Medical Journals Over Bias, Fraud, and Corruption

    DOJ letters target prominent Journal Cartel members over financial conflicts, wrongful retractions, and suppression of vaccine safety data.

    NICOLAS HULSCHER, MPH

    APR 29, 2025

    https://open.substack.com/pub/petermcculloughmd/p/breaking-doj-launches-investigation

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  40. Karl Mehta
    @karlmehta
    4h • 18 tweets • 6 min read •
    Read on X
    Sec. of State Marco Rubio’s new interview just went viral.

    And he’s NOT talking about tariffs or China.

    He exposed a secret $50M shadow agency inside the State Department that tried to silence Americans…

    Here’s what you should know (& how they tried to erase free speech): 🧵 Image
    It all started innocently enough 10-15 years ago.

    The State Department created a program to counter terrorist messaging from al-Qaida and ISIS.

    Who could argue with that?

    But here’s where it gets disturbing…
    After the 2016 election, the program’s focus shifted to targeting “foreign interference” in elections.

    By 2020, it had morphed into something far more sinister:

    A government-funded operation targeting individual American voices.
    The man running this operation?

    Richard Stengel – who publicly claimed:

    “Donald Trump talks just like a Russian spy, he talks just like a terrorist, and so do the people around him.”

    This wasn’t just talk. They had a sophisticated system to silence opposition. Image
    Here’s how the censorship machine worked:

    The State Department funded supposedly “impartial” NGOs with taxpayer money.

    These third-party groups then tagged American commentators and media outlets as “foreign agents.”

    But that was just the beginning…
    The consequences were real and devastating.

    These weren’t just labels – they led to Americans getting deplatformed and silenced online.

    High-profile targets included Ben Shapiro and The Federalist.

    But countless everyday citizens were also caught in the dragnet.
    Just when you think it couldn’t get more shocking:

    Before Trump took office, they didn’t shut down the unit.

    They simply renamed it and moved it elsewhere in the bureaucracy.

    A classic government shell game to avoid accountability. Image
    The most disturbing part?

    American taxpayers were unknowingly funding this censorship apparatus.

    Your tax dollars were being used to silence fellow Americans for exercising their First Amendment rights.
    Sec. Rubio’s team has been quietly dismantling this system over recent months.

    They’re documenting what happened for two critical reasons:

    So those harmed can prove they were targeted to ensure it never happens again.
    But that’s not the end of the story.

    We’re now facing an even bigger threat from abroad.

    The European Union has become increasingly aggressive in censoring speech, including targeting Americans speaking about American issues.
    A concrete example:

    When Elon Musk hosted Donald Trump on X during the election season, EU officials threatened him with penalties.

    This was two non-EU citizens, discussing American politics, being threatened by foreign censors.

    The stakes couldn’t be higher.
    Here’s what’s even more concerning:

    The foreign censorship laws in places like the EU were partly shaped by the same ecosystem partners that were funded by the State Department.

    It created a global censorship machine that’s still operating. Image
    The EU Digital Services Act now threatens Americans with fines for speech that would be protected under our First Amendment.

    They’ve already threatened a billion-dollar fine against X for “non-compliance with disinformation” standards.
    In a stark shift from previous policy, Rubio has raised this issue directly with foreign leaders, including at a recent Oval Office meeting with the UK Prime Minister.

    The message:

    Attacks on free expression undermine one of the core values that unite Western democracies.
    The State Department is now refocusing on pro-American messaging and protecting free speech globally.

    A complete reversal from the previous censorship approach that targeted Americans.
    What’s the lesson here?

    As Rubio put it:

    “Sometimes, some idea that starts out as innocuous or maybe even good intention can metastasize, becomes a weapon that can be turned into something else by someone else.”
    Thanks for reading.

    https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1917203884789075997.html?utm_campaign=topunroll

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  41. 6180339X
    @6180339X
    Exactly one month ago, the EU asked its citizens to prepare a “72-hour survival kit.”
    Four weeks later, the largest blackout in history occurred, affecting Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, and Germany.
    Curious coincidence, isn’t it?
    Do they still think we’re idiots?

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  44. “Spanning over 1200 sq meters, the mosaic is made up of geometric shapes and non-repeating figures. It was probably created as a public space at the time. One of the most fascinating aspects of this mosaic is the curved-rug like surface which resulted from earthquakes in 526 and 528 AD. Despite the earthquakes, the mosaic never broke and survived to the present date, intact and unbroken. It took 9 years to unearth.”

    Spray paint art

    A tree saved by….a tree

    Burial Monument Masterpiece in Bronze of the Calcagno Family. Created by Adolpho Appolini 1904. It resides at the Staglieno Cemetery in Genoa, Italy

    Burial Monument Masterpiece In Bronze Of The Calcagno Family. Created By Adolpho Appolini 1904. It Resides At The Staglieno Cemetery In Genoa Italy

    Lead Pencil Carvings

    Lead Pencil Carvings

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  45. Carved stone chain-link column dating back to 1106. Found on the facade of the Collegial Saint-Lazare D’avallon in France.

    Carved Stone Chain Link Column Dating Back To 1106. Found On The Facade Of The Collegial Saint-Lazare D’avallon In France

    Branch Sculptures By Bob Verschueren

    Branch Sculptures By Bob Verschueren

    Antique iron bat-shaped lantern said to have hung in front of a cabaret in France, late 1800’s

    Antique Iron Bat Shaped Lantern. Said To Have Hung In Front Of A Cabaret In France Late 1800’s

    Now that’s creative snow art!

    Now That’s Creative Snow Art!

    Snake bridge on Macclesfield Canal On Asbury, England

    Snake Bridge On Macclesfield Canal On Atsbury. England

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    1. someone needs to do a deep dive into all the people surrounding obummer who died. let’s not forget the only person to die in that plane crash had his original birth certificate or something like that. wonder how may others?

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  47. American Indian Lore: “The Healer Between Heartbeats”

    “They say the hummingbird came from the breath between worlds — too fast to be caught, too gentle to be feared. She appears where pain settles quietly, where the air holds memory. Her wings do not fight the wind — they weave through it, stitching together what was torn by time.

    The elders believe she carries the voices of those who left too soon. Not to speak for them, but to remind us: love never leaves, it just changes shape.

    Her feathers shimmer with stories. Her flight is a prayer. She doesn’t stay long. Healing never does. But where she lands, something begins again. They call her Teyána — The One Who Touches Without Bruising.”

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  49. “1400 Year Old Ginkgo tree located in Xi’an China that draws thousands of people each year from all over China”

    1400 Year Old Ginkgo Tree Located In Xi’an China That Draws Thousands Of People Each Year From All Over China

    “Detail of the “Green Man” 1200’s AD, early Gothic. Bamberg, Germany”

    Detail Of The “Green Man” 1200’s Ad. Early Gothic. Bamberg Cathedral. Germany

    “Water current-directing drain in a steel slope in Taiwan, almost like intentional street sculpture.”

    Water Current Directing Drain In A Steep Slope In Taiwan. Almost Like Intentional Street Sculpture

    “The yellow Labrador Retriever, Fidele, lived at the Cote Canal bed and breakfast with his owner Caroline Van Langeraet. He could usually be seen lounging half-asleep on a windowsill facing the Groenerei canal.”

    Giant Cactus In Oaxaca Mexico

    Giant Cactus In Oaxaca Mexico

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  50. Shipwreckedcrew
    @shipwreckedcrew
    Push comes to shove, he doesn’t have “control” over his courtroom or his chambers.

    A federal agent with a warrant can walk into either to perform his legal duties.

    The fact that this judge doesn’t seem to realize that is enlightening.

    in response to this:

    Laura Powell

    @LauraPowellEsq

    Milwaukee County Chief Judge gave an interview today, reiterating that an administrative warrant from ICE is enough for them to make arrests inside the courthouse: “The reality is, for my colleagues, we don’t have control in the public hallways.”

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