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Good afternoon, patriots! Today’s mid-day edition has two stories you won’t want to miss—a Florida man’s questionable decision to turn his backyard pool into a gator sanctuary (yes, really) and a deep dive into why welfare was never meant to last. Let’s get to it.
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**Florida Man Turns Backyard Pool Into Gator Paradise—What Could Go Wrong?**
Only in Florida! A man has turned his backyard swimming pool into an alligator haven, claiming it’s a “natural ecosystem” that allows the reptiles to roam free. Wildlife officials and neighbors aren’t exactly thrilled, warning that this could be a disaster waiting to happen. While some call him an environmental visionary, others say he’s just asking for trouble. One thing’s for sure—this backyard paradise is making waves.[ Read more]([link removed])
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**The Great Depression’s Hard Lessons—Why Welfare Was Never Meant to Last**
Welfare programs were originally designed as a safety net, not a way of life—but today, too many politicians are using them to create government dependency. Looking back at the Great Depression, the real lesson isn’t about expanding handouts, but about resilience, hard work, and self-sufficiency. As more Americans rely on government aid, the question is—how do we restore the spirit of independence before it’s too late?[ Read more]([link removed])
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**Fun Fact of the Day**
Did you know that former President Calvin Coolidge had a pet raccoon named Rebecca? She even had free rein of the White House!
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