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There’s a reason the US Constitution requires every state to have a republican form of government, that the Legislative branch must pass laws, and that the document itself is difficult to amend.

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Sep 01, 2026
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Ontario Premier Ford unveils Lake Ontario sign after Trump renaming order

Atlanta, GA

September 1, 2026

The fuss over Lake Ontario may seem like another dumb distraction. In a way, it is. But its essence is serious, particularly because many people involved are acting so frivolous.

As with most things Donald Trump does, his tariff “policy” made a mess. During his deteriorating disaster in Iran, the president decided it was a goo…

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