Sunday, May 17, 2026

Steak 'n Shake chief MAHA officer Michael Boes comments on dietary guidelines and their origins as well as his brand-new role.

 


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I Escaped Communist Cuba after 24hrs of having their spies and intelligence following me I had to escape or risk being taken hostage.

 


I wonder if and when the USA will take over Cuba?

I feel sorry for all the people that are suffering in Cuba. 
Most of the people in Cuba want the USA to take over Cuba.
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I just BUSTED evil Google / YouTube again unfairly censoring my comment. They are doing this to many Republicans and Conservatives.

 






Below see the screen shot with my comment missing. 
I think that Google / YouTube is unfairly censoring Republicans and Conversatives. It is a form of illegal election interference. 
Evil Google wants to control what you think, far left Communist Democrats are NEVER censored like I am.






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When you think you cannot accomplish something, please think about George Washington. When you read about what he did, most people think he accomplished the impossible.



Despite having little experience in commanding large, conventional military forces, Washington’s strong leadership presence and fortitude held the American military together long enough to secure victory at Yorktown and independence for his new nation.

Unlike the successful Siege of Boston, the efforts to defend the city of New York ended in near disaster for the Continental Army and the cause of independence.
In what proved to be the largest battle of the Revolutionary War in terms of total combatants, Washington’s forces on August 22, 1776, were flanked out of their positions atop the Gowanus Heights (part of today’s modern Brooklyn) and soundly defeated by William Howe's roughly 20,000 man force on Long Island.

It was during these dark days at the close of 1776 that Thomas Paine’s words from the recently published American Crisis rang most true:

“These are the times that try men’s souls…the summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.”


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USA President Donald Trump - Speeches, Posts, and Videos

President Trump was born on 6-14-1946. He is the 47th and 45th president of the USA, a media personality, Star of "The Apprentice" on TV for 15 seasons, successful businessman, and a member of the Republican Party.


President Trump works all the time. He generates so much content, I have to create multiple webpages about him.


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President Trump said, "in the future you may not have to pay income tax".



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People from all over the World, like to read and watch GotoTom and GotoTom2

 



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Saturday, May 16, 2026

History of Singapore -- Singapore's history traces back to ancient times, with evidence of human settlement dating to the 14th century.



Ancient and Pre-Colonial Era

Singapore's history traces back to ancient times, with evidence of human settlement dating to the 14th century. Archaeological findings indicate that the island, known historically as Temasek, served as a trading hub along the Silk Road of the Sea between 1300 and 1800. During this period, Singapore was part of regional trade networks connecting Southeast Asia with China and India. The island's strategic location at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula facilitated maritime commerce, including spices, textiles, and ceramics.

In the 14th century, Temasek came under the influence of the Srivijaya Empire and later the Majapahit Empire. Chinese records from the Yuan Dynasty refer to the island as Dan Ma Xi, noting its role as a bustling port. By the 14th century, it was mentioned in the Malay Annals (Sejarah Melayu) as Singapura, meaning "Lion City," derived from a legend involving a prince spotting a lion-like creature. The kingdom of Singapura, established around 1299 under Sang Nila Utama, became a vassal state of the Ayutthaya Kingdom in Siam and faced conflicts with the Malacca Sultanate. By the early 15th century, Singapura declined due to attacks from the Majapahit and Malacca forces, leading to its abandonment as a major center. The island remained sparsely populated, with Malay fishing villages and occasional pirate activities, under the nominal control of the Johor Sultanate from the 16th century onward. European powers, including the Portuguese and Dutch, began influencing the region during this time, but Singapore itself was not a focal point until the 19th century.

Colonial Foundations and the British Era (1819–1942)

The modern history of Singapore began in 1819 when Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, representing the British East India Company, established a trading post on the island. On February 6, 1819, Raffles signed a treaty with local rulers, acquiring Singapore for the British. This marked the founding of the Straits Settlements, which included Singapore, Penang, and Malacca. The island's free port status attracted traders from China, India, and the Malay Archipelago, leading to rapid population growth from about 1,000 in 1824 to over 10,000 by 1826. By 1830, the population exceeded 16,000, with Chinese immigrants forming the majority.

Under British colonial rule, Singapore became a key entrepôt in the British Empire. The 1824 Anglo-Dutch Treaty formalized British control over the Straits Settlements, separating it from Dutch influence in Indonesia. In 1826, Singapore was grouped with Penang and Malacca under the Bengal Presidency, and by 1833, it fell under the direct control of the East India Company. The island's economy boomed through trade in opium, tin, rubber, and spices. Infrastructure developments included the construction of roads, a harbor, and administrative buildings. Socially, the population diversified: Chinese immigrants dominated commerce, Indians worked in labor and administration, and Malays focused on fishing and agriculture.

Politically, Singapore was ceded to the British Crown in 1867, becoming a crown colony. This period saw the establishment of institutions like the Raffles Institution in 1823 for education and the Singapore Botanic Gardens in 1859. Key figures included Raffles, who envisioned Singapore as a free trade hub, and governors like Sir Frank Swettenham, who oversaw expansion. Economically, the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 enhanced Singapore's role as a gateway to Asia. By 1900, the population reached 228,000, with rubber plantations and tin mining driving growth. Social changes included the influx of coolie laborers, leading to issues like secret societies and riots, such as the 1854 Hokkien-Teochew riots. The British introduced legal systems, including English common law, and began urban planning, though racial segregation persisted in housing and education.

World War I had minimal direct impact, but the interwar period brought economic prosperity followed by the Great Depression in the 1930s, which affected trade. By 1940, Singapore's population was around 600,000, with a multi-ethnic society comprising 77% Chinese, 15% Malays, and 7% Indians.

Japanese Occupation and World War II (1942–1945)

The Japanese invasion disrupted British rule dramatically. On December 8, 1941, Japanese forces attacked Singapore, bypassing defenses in Malaya. After fierce fighting, including the Battle of Singapore, British forces under Lieutenant-General Arthur Percival surrendered on February 15, 1942. The island was renamed Syonan-to ("Light of the South") and incorporated into the Japanese Empire.

The occupation was marked by harsh conditions. The Japanese implemented the Sook Ching massacre, targeting perceived anti-Japanese elements, particularly among the Chinese population. Estimates suggest 5,000 to 25,000 were killed in this purge. Economic exploitation included forced labor for projects like the Death Railway in Thailand, where over 1,500 Singaporeans died. Food shortages led to rationing and inflation, with the population suffering from malnutrition and diseases like beriberi.

Socially, the Japanese promoted pan-Asianism but enforced militaristic education and suppressed dissent. The Indian National Army, led by Subhas Chandra Bose, recruited from Indian prisoners of war. Key events included the bombing of civilian areas and the establishment of the Kempetai secret police. Resistance movements, such as the Malayan People's Anti-Japanese Army, operated in the hinterlands.

Allied forces, primarily British and Australian, launched Operation Mailfist in 1945, liberating Singapore on September 12, 1945, after Japan's surrender. The postwar period saw trials for war criminals and the return of British administration, but the occupation left deep scars, fostering anti-colonial sentiments and communal tensions.



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Thursday, May 14, 2026

BREAKING: -- USA President Trump calls Xi meeting 'extremely productive'.

 


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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

USA Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses the Trump administration's high-stakes trip to China.

 


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