• Somali fraud ends Tim Walz

    From Wilson@Wilson@nowhere.invalid to alt.buddha.short.fat.guy on Mon Jan 5 13:04:23 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.buddha.short.fat.guy

    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he is ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions.
    The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President Donald
    Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.

    Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full
    attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme
    involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million
    scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
    Republican political opportunism and TrumprCOs attacks on MinnesotarCOs
    Somali community as dangerous and divisive.

    The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained
    that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis.

    WalzrCOs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial
    race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run,
    though she has not yet made a decision.

    The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans
    to seek re-election.


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  • From Noah Sombrero@fedora@fea.st to alt.buddha.short.fat.guy on Mon Jan 5 13:10:54 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.buddha.short.fat.guy

    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:04:23 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid>
    wrote:

    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he is >ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on >combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions.
    The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud >scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President Donald
    Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.

    Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full
    attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme >involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million
    scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
    Republican political opportunism and TrumpAs attacks on MinnesotaAs
    Somali community as dangerous and divisive.

    The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care >fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained
    that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis.

    WalzAs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial
    race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run,
    though she has not yet made a decision.

    The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024 >Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans
    to seek re-election.

    Thanks for using the word alleged. Once anyway. To me it looks kinda
    like political assassination.
    --
    Noah Sombrero mustachioed villain
    Don't get political with me young man
    or I'll tie you to a railroad track and
    <<<talk>>> to <<<YOOooooo>>>
    Who dares to talk to El Sombrero?
    dares: Ned
    does not dare: Julian shrinks in horror and warns others away

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  • From Dude@punditster@gmail.com to alt.buddha.short.fat.guy on Mon Jan 5 10:45:32 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.buddha.short.fat.guy

    On 1/5/2026 10:10 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:04:23 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid>
    wrote:

    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he is
    ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on
    combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions.
    The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud
    scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President Donald
    Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.

    Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full
    attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme
    involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million
    scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
    Republican political opportunism and TrumprCOs attacks on MinnesotarCOs
    Somali community as dangerous and divisive.

    The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care
    fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained
    that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis.

    WalzrCOs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial
    race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run,
    though she has not yet made a decision.

    The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024
    Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans
    to seek re-election.

    Thanks for using the word alleged. Once anyway. To me it looks kinda
    like political assassination.

    In Minnesota the buck stops at the Governor's desk.

    And, to think, we might have had Watz and Harris leading the country
    into an alleged recession. Think about that.
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  • From Noah Sombrero@fedora@fea.st to alt.buddha.short.fat.guy on Mon Jan 5 14:58:13 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.buddha.short.fat.guy

    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 10:45:32 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:

    On 1/5/2026 10:10 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:04:23 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid>
    wrote:

    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he is >>> ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on >>> combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions.
    The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud
    scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President Donald
    Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.

    Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full
    attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme
    involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million
    scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
    Republican political opportunism and TrumpAs attacks on MinnesotaAs
    Somali community as dangerous and divisive.

    The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care >>> fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained
    that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis. >>>
    WalzAs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial
    race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run,
    though she has not yet made a decision.

    The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024
    Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans
    to seek re-election.

    Thanks for using the word alleged. Once anyway. To me it looks kinda
    like political assassination.

    In Minnesota the buck stops at the Governor's desk.

    And, to think, we might have had Watz and Harris leading the country
    into an alleged recession. Think about that.

    You think about it. I'll think about character assassination.
    --
    Noah Sombrero mustachioed villain
    Don't get political with me young man
    or I'll tie you to a railroad track and
    <<<talk>>> to <<<YOOooooo>>>
    Who dares to talk to El Sombrero?
    dares: Ned
    does not dare: Julian shrinks in horror and warns others away

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  • From Dude@punditster@gmail.com to alt.buddha.short.fat.guy on Mon Jan 5 12:47:47 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.buddha.short.fat.guy

    On 1/5/2026 11:58 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 10:45:32 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:

    On 1/5/2026 10:10 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:04:23 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid>
    wrote:

    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he is >>>> ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on >>>> combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions. >>>> The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud >>>> scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President Donald
    Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.

    Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full
    attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme
    involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million
    scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
    Republican political opportunism and TrumprCOs attacks on MinnesotarCOs >>>> Somali community as dangerous and divisive.

    The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care >>>> fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained
    that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis. >>>>
    WalzrCOs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial >>>> race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run,
    though she has not yet made a decision.

    The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024 >>>> Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans >>>> to seek re-election.

    Thanks for using the word alleged. Once anyway. To me it looks kinda
    like political assassination.

    In Minnesota the buck stops at the Governor's desk.

    And, to think, we might have had Watz and Harris leading the country
    into an alleged recession. Think about that.

    You think about it.

    I think Waltz just ended his political career.

    I'll think about character assassination.

    You and Ned have been good at that lately. Keep up the good work! Don't
    you hate that himbo!
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  • From Noah Sombrero@fedora@fea.st to alt.buddha.short.fat.guy on Mon Jan 5 15:52:57 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.buddha.short.fat.guy

    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:47:47 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:

    On 1/5/2026 11:58 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 10:45:32 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:

    On 1/5/2026 10:10 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:04:23 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid>
    wrote:

    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he is >>>>> ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on >>>>> combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions. >>>>> The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud >>>>> scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President Donald
    Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.

    Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full
    attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme >>>>> involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million >>>>> scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
    Republican political opportunism and TrumpAs attacks on MinnesotaAs
    Somali community as dangerous and divisive.

    The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care >>>>> fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained >>>>> that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis. >>>>>
    WalzAs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial >>>>> race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run, >>>>> though she has not yet made a decision.

    The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024 >>>>> Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans >>>>> to seek re-election.

    Thanks for using the word alleged. Once anyway. To me it looks kinda >>>> like political assassination.

    In Minnesota the buck stops at the Governor's desk.

    And, to think, we might have had Watz and Harris leading the country
    into an alleged recession. Think about that.

    You think about it.

    I think Waltz just ended his political career.

    I'll think about character assassination.

    You and Ned have been good at that lately. Keep up the good work! Don't
    you hate that himbo!

    Don't know the guy.
    --
    Noah Sombrero mustachioed villain
    Don't get political with me young man
    or I'll tie you to a railroad track and
    <<<talk>>> to <<<YOOooooo>>>
    Who dares to talk to El Sombrero?
    dares: Ned
    does not dare: Julian shrinks in horror and warns others away

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  • From Dude@punditster@gmail.com to alt.buddha.short.fat.guy on Mon Jan 5 13:05:07 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.buddha.short.fat.guy

    On 1/5/2026 12:52 PM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:47:47 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:

    On 1/5/2026 11:58 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 10:45:32 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:

    On 1/5/2026 10:10 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:04:23 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid>
    wrote:

    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he is >>>>>> ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on >>>>>> combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions. >>>>>> The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud >>>>>> scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President Donald >>>>>> Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.

    Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full >>>>>> attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme >>>>>> involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million >>>>>> scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
    Republican political opportunism and TrumprCOs attacks on MinnesotarCOs >>>>>> Somali community as dangerous and divisive.

    The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care >>>>>> fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained >>>>>> that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis. >>>>>>
    WalzrCOs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial >>>>>> race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run, >>>>>> though she has not yet made a decision.

    The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024 >>>>>> Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans >>>>>> to seek re-election.

    Thanks for using the word alleged. Once anyway. To me it looks kinda >>>>> like political assassination.

    In Minnesota the buck stops at the Governor's desk.

    And, to think, we might have had Watz and Harris leading the country
    into an alleged recession. Think about that.

    You think about it.

    I think Waltz just ended his political career.

    I'll think about character assassination.

    You and Ned have been good at that lately. Keep up the good work! Don't
    you hate that himbo!

    Don't know the guy.

    Where I come from, silence usually indicates agreement.
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  • From Wilson@Wilson@nowhere.invalid to alt.buddha.short.fat.guy on Mon Jan 5 16:18:01 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.buddha.short.fat.guy

    On 1/5/2026 2:58 PM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 10:45:32 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:

    On 1/5/2026 10:10 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:04:23 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid>
    wrote:

    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he is >>>> ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on >>>> combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions. >>>> The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud >>>> scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President Donald
    Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.

    Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full
    attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme
    involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million
    scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
    Republican political opportunism and TrumprCOs attacks on MinnesotarCOs >>>> Somali community as dangerous and divisive.

    The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care >>>> fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained
    that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis. >>>>
    WalzrCOs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial >>>> race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run,
    though she has not yet made a decision.

    The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024 >>>> Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans >>>> to seek re-election.

    Thanks for using the word alleged. Once anyway. To me it looks kinda
    like political assassination.

    In Minnesota the buck stops at the Governor's desk.

    And, to think, we might have had Watz and Harris leading the country
    into an alleged recession. Think about that.

    You think about it. I'll think about character assassination.

    You have to have character for it to be assassinated.

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  • From Noah Sombrero@fedora@fea.st to alt.buddha.short.fat.guy on Mon Jan 5 16:43:49 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.buddha.short.fat.guy

    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:05:07 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:

    On 1/5/2026 12:52 PM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:47:47 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:

    On 1/5/2026 11:58 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 10:45:32 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:

    On 1/5/2026 10:10 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:04:23 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid> >>>>>> wrote:

    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he is
    ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on
    combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions. >>>>>>> The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud >>>>>>> scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President Donald >>>>>>> Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.

    Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full >>>>>>> attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme >>>>>>> involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million >>>>>>> scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
    Republican political opportunism and TrumpAs attacks on MinnesotaAs >>>>>>> Somali community as dangerous and divisive.

    The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care
    fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained >>>>>>> that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis.

    WalzAs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial >>>>>>> race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run, >>>>>>> though she has not yet made a decision.

    The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024 >>>>>>> Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans >>>>>>> to seek re-election.

    Thanks for using the word alleged. Once anyway. To me it looks kinda >>>>>> like political assassination.

    In Minnesota the buck stops at the Governor's desk.

    And, to think, we might have had Watz and Harris leading the country >>>>> into an alleged recession. Think about that.

    You think about it.

    I think Waltz just ended his political career.

    I'll think about character assassination.

    You and Ned have been good at that lately. Keep up the good work! Don't
    you hate that himbo!

    Don't know the guy.

    Where I come from, silence usually indicates agreement.

    Or exasperation, or refusal to continue arguing.
    --
    Noah Sombrero mustachioed villain
    Don't get political with me young man
    or I'll tie you to a railroad track and
    <<<talk>>> to <<<YOOooooo>>>
    Who dares to talk to El Sombrero?
    dares: Ned
    does not dare: Julian shrinks in horror and warns others away

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  • From Noah Sombrero@fedora@fea.st to alt.buddha.short.fat.guy on Mon Jan 5 16:44:23 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.buddha.short.fat.guy

    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 16:18:01 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid>
    wrote:

    On 1/5/2026 2:58 PM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 10:45:32 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:

    On 1/5/2026 10:10 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
    On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:04:23 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid>
    wrote:

    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he is >>>>> ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on >>>>> combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions. >>>>> The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud >>>>> scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President Donald
    Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.

    Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full
    attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme >>>>> involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million >>>>> scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
    Republican political opportunism and TrumpAs attacks on MinnesotaAs
    Somali community as dangerous and divisive.

    The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care >>>>> fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained >>>>> that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis. >>>>>
    WalzAs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial >>>>> race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run, >>>>> though she has not yet made a decision.

    The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024 >>>>> Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans >>>>> to seek re-election.

    Thanks for using the word alleged. Once anyway. To me it looks kinda >>>> like political assassination.

    In Minnesota the buck stops at the Governor's desk.

    And, to think, we might have had Watz and Harris leading the country
    into an alleged recession. Think about that.

    You think about it. I'll think about character assassination.

    You have to have character for it to be assassinated.

    cute.
    --
    Noah Sombrero mustachioed villain
    Don't get political with me young man
    or I'll tie you to a railroad track and
    <<<talk>>> to <<<YOOooooo>>>
    Who dares to talk to El Sombrero?
    dares: Ned
    does not dare: Julian shrinks in horror and warns others away

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