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TexasTowelie

TexasTowelie's Journal
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May 9, 2024

'Very aggressive questioning': Tapper shares what he saw in court - CNN



CNN's Jake Tapper details the scene inside former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Stormy Daniels took the stand for a second day to be cross-examined by Trump's attorney Susan Necheles.
May 9, 2024

Stormy Daniels hits back at Trump attorney - CNN



Adult film actress Stormy Daniels hit back at Donald Trump’s attorney during exchanges over how she makes money and over details of their alleged sexual encounter.
May 9, 2024

Unexpected court ruling suddenly rocks 2024 election - Brian Tyler Cohen



Democracy Watch episode 119: Marc Elias discusses a court panel ruling revising the 2nd Black opportunity district that was added to Louisiana's 2024 map.
May 9, 2024

300 Million Workers Affected: China's Labour Woes; Xi Jinping Visits France - China Update



00:00 Introduction
00:12 Xi In Europe: French Leg
08:02 Migrant Labour Market & Pension Crisis
May 9, 2024

Saudi Arabia Cash Crisis: Neom Development & The Line Look Doomed as Oil Revenue Crashes & GDP Falls - Joe Blogs



Saudi Arabia has the Second Largest Oil Reserves in the World and is the World's Largest Exporter of Oil. As a result it receives huge amounts of revenue each year however GDP is falling and Saudi Arabia's Current Account is dwindling due to ambitious spending plans. In this video I look at the NEOM project aims to build a FUTURISTIC City called THE LINE which is a 3 dimensional city which will be in a 100 mile straight line and encased in mirrored glass, I provide details of the funding of this project as well as what is happening in the economy of Saudi Arabia and discuss the problems that the country is now facing.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:54 SAUDI ARABIA
5:41 NEOM
8:34 OIL
10:42 OPEC+
11:23 SAUDI ARABIA BUDGET
15:18 ECONOMY
19:29 OUTLOOK
20:27 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
May 9, 2024

Lewis Black Gives Elon's Cybertruck Two Middle Fingers Up - Back in Black - The Daily Show



Tesla's stock price has plummeted over 40% this year, which is why they're relying heavily on the success of their latest robo-car release, the Cybertruck. In a new Back in Black, Lewis Black explains that between a massive recall, rusted metal, and a flesh-eating automatic trunk, it looks like the Cybertruck might be cyber-f**ked.
May 9, 2024

It happened! Ukrainians cross Dnipro. Elite reinforcements arrive to Chasiv Yar. Kharkiv battle soon - The Russian Dude



For some reason, Kadyrov once again decided to prove everyone that he is healthy. Russian forces assemble to the north of Kharkiv region. Kharkiv battle begins soon. Elite Ukrainian forces "KRAKEN" arrived as reinforcements to Chasiv Yar. Ukrainian marines recorded a video with them crossing Dnipro river in Kherson region, walking in between the small islands. General Surovikin is reportedly back in Russia to replace Valery Gerasimov.

0:00 Kadyrov again proves he's healthy
1:09 Kharkiv battle begins soon
3:38 Elite "Kraken" arrived to Chasiv Yar
5:39 Ukrainian marines cross Dnipro
6:51 General Surovikin replaces Gerasimov?
May 9, 2024

VICTORY PARADE in Moscow 2024 English Commentary - The Russian Dude



Every year Russia holds victory parade on May 9th. This time the parade is special. Putin just officially became the president of Russian for 6 more years. Will Putin announce mass mobilization? Will he announce anything else? Together, we will witness his statements first hand, as we watch Victory Parade in Moscow 05.09.2024 together.


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Will the Kremlin break out the T-37 relic tank like last year?

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Hometown: South Texas. most of my life I lived in Austin and Dallas
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About TexasTowelie

Retired/disabled middle-aged white guy who believes in justice and equality for all. Math and computer analyst with additional 21st century jack-of-all-trades skills. I'm a stud, not a dud!
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