Pissed off American Voter
January 7, 2026
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Jamelle Bouie, NY Times - There are many ways to diagnose the state of the nation, but if there is a sickness eating away at American democracy, it is our culture of elite impunity. Trump is at once a symptom of this disease and its apotheosis, a living representation of all the ways the United States has encouraged, tolerated and rewarded the most selfish and antisocial behaviors imaginable, at least among a certain class of person. And with the full might of the federal government in his hands, Trump hopes to institutionalize impunity — to make it the only rule, both here and abroad.
Stupid Trump stuff
Express UK - Donald Trump launched an attack against former US presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden as he attended a Republican event on Tuesday. The US president repeated the unfounded claim that the election in which he was defeated by Mr Biden "was rigged", and said "nobody is worse" than Mr Obama.
He also said "the fake news" would call him a dictator after launching into a bizarre rant on elections and former Democrats leaders. Mr Trump said: "They have the worst policy. How we have to even run against these people. Now I won't say cancel the election, they should cancel the election, because the fake news will say, 'He wants the elections canceled. He's a dictator.'
Amtrak cutting rates for late Janaruy and much of February
Newsweek - Amtrak has announced it started its “Big City Savings” sale on January 5, 2026, slashing some selected fares by up to 30 percent.
What Is Amtrak’s Big City Savings Sale?
Amtrak has launched the limited-time sale—which started on January 5, 2026—by reducing the cost of adult coach class fares by up to 30 percent on trains running between Boston and Washington, D.C., including all cities served along the route.
Passengers must book their travel tickets by January 9 for journeys taking place from January 20 through February 12, 2026.
The discounts are only available for coach class tickets on Northeast Regional and other eligible trains operating along the corridor; Acela and NextGen Acela services are excluded from the sale.
Sample one-way fares include Boston to Providence for $20, Boston to New York City for $59, New York to Philadelphia for $36, and Washington, D.C. to Manhattan for $59, according to Amtrak's official announcement.
Amtrak also states that customers booking during the sale can also enroll in the free Amtrak Guest Rewards program, where they can earn points for all travel—including bonus points for business class and Acela first class bookings—that can be redeemed for reward trips, upgrades, and exclusive lounge access.
What Is Amtrak’s Big City Savings Sale?
Amtrak has launched the limited-time sale—which started on January 5, 2026—by reducing the cost of adult coach class fares by up to 30 percent on trains running between Boston and Washington, D.C., including all cities served along the route.
Passengers must book their travel tickets by January 9 for journeys taking place from January 20 through February 12, 2026.
The discounts are only available for coach class tickets on Northeast Regional and other eligible trains operating along the corridor; Acela and NextGen Acela services are excluded from the sale.
Sample one-way fares include Boston to Providence for $20, Boston to New York City for $59, New York to Philadelphia for $36, and Washington, D.C. to Manhattan for $59, according to Amtrak's official announcement.
Amtrak also states that customers booking during the sale can also enroll in the free Amtrak Guest Rewards program, where they can earn points for all travel—including bonus points for business class and Acela first class bookings—that can be redeemed for reward trips, upgrades, and exclusive lounge access.
Boys living with their parents
The Guardian - Are boys becoming men later? In recent decades, the markers of adulthood have shifted for young American men: they are almost twice as likely to be single, less likely to go to college and more likely to be unemployed. Most significantly for their parents, they are also less likely to have fled the nest, with the term “trad son” springing into social media lexicon in recent months. In the 1970s, only 8% of Americans aged 25 to 34 were living with their parents, but by 2023, that figure had jumped to 18%, with men more likely to live at home than women, according to a Pew survey.
States with the most Indians in the US:
Stats Globe
1. 
California: 830,259
2. Texas: 480,566
3. New Jersey: 415,342
4. New York: 387,376
5. Illinois: 260,055
6. Florida: 187,236
7. Georgia: 165,895
8. Virginia: 157,635
9. Pennsylvania: 157,635
10. Washington: 140,817
11. Massachussets: 125,534
12. Michigan: 122,245
13. North Carolina: 121,974
14. Maryland: 104,617
California: 830,259
2. Texas: 480,566
3. New Jersey: 415,342
4. New York: 387,376
5. Illinois: 260,055
6. Florida: 187,236
7. Georgia: 165,895
8. Virginia: 157,635
9. Pennsylvania: 157,635
10. Washington: 140,817
11. Massachussets: 125,534
12. Michigan: 122,245
13. North Carolina: 121,974
14. Maryland: 104,617
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