February 5: Covering peaceful protests and rallies across the country, and examinations of Christian White Nationalism, our government data, Musk's potentially criminal behavior, and more!
Since I canceled my subscription to WaPo, I’ve really missed Jen Rubin. I’m so happy to be able to find her wisdom on The Contrarian. Thank you all for putting this together so we can actually get truth about this criminal administration.
Status of NORM EISEN's DC Court Team? I see from The Contrarian's Morn' Post the note to keep checking back for updates.
Many are waiting to see is Norm & Team gets the DC Court's signature ✍🏻on the Judge's DRAFT "TRO" to halt the attack on the Dept of Treasury.
Please POST the Court's Order if Norman gets it what he ask the Court to rule this AM. I realize DC has an ice storm as as I type so please stay Safe All. 🙏
It may soon be time for the blue states to consider secession to form a New Democratic Union of America to avoid being swallowed in a racist, white Christian authoritarian kleptocracy. It may be the only way to save our Constitutional Republic that is being destroyed before our eyes.
Paul, it's rather time to preserve our institutions and the rule of law , winn elections with a good, clear and loud message, reconnect with the working class, our natural base and rebuild this country even better than before.
This is not a feasible solution. Just the geography of blue states makes it impossible. You also have to remember that everybody in a blue state isn't a Democrat and everybody in a red state isn't a Trumper. We have to fight to keep the USA together and get control away from the Trumpers. Politics is cyclic and Trump is going to make such a mess. People will soon realize that things are worse rather than better as a result of electing him. We have to be the party of opposition. Oppose everything he does. Ask your senator to actively oppose the Trumpers.
I really appreciate your coverage. We must keep the pressure on all parties to follow the law, not the latest whims of Mango Mussolini and the Tech Bros. What Musk, in particular, is doing is dangerous, reckless, and inexpressibly frightening. And now The Burger King wants to take over Gaza? This is a nightmare.
Musk may be breaking the law, but the law does not care. There is no way that the DOJ would even consider prosecuting him. As for the conflict of interest, again, with no DOJ, who will stop him? Are there civil charges that can be brought against him? Or can he be charged under a state statute in a Blue State? The same goes for Trump, with immunity, he can do what he wants. The only thing that will stop Trump is cutting benefits off and having the economy tank. They focus on the mid-terms. A sad state of affairs.. but that is the hand we are dealt and we have to figure out how to deal with it...
Thanks to all who have taken the time to like my comment. It is very much appreciated. If interested, I write an almost daily blog, and signing up under Wayne's Newsletters is free for the asking. Best wishes and thanks..
PEOPLE SMARTER THAN ME SHOULD PUT TOGETHER A SHORT LIST OF OUR DEMANDS REGARDING CONTROL OF THE U.S. TREASURY, AND THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS ALREADY APPROVED BY CONGRESS.
WHAT OTHER CRITICl CONTROLS ARE BEING THREATENED BY MUSK AND HIS MINIONS?
OUR DEMANDS MUST BE MET AND OPERATIVE BY APRIL 15Th.
Hooray! We’ll need a lot of resistance folks to pull this off. What if 75 million Americans choose not tto file their taxes because a private citizen illegally hacked their IRS accounts? If only a few of us try this, we’re doomed.
Interesting you should mention this. I had decided to not file my taxes for now; to just wait. It would be amazing if we could get millions of Americans to demand restoration of our privacy and the rule of law before paying any taxes.
In order to take back your government you must take a page out of the Musk playbook. You will need to retake the buildings Musk has taken over. Take out the bad actors hired by Musk. Musk will do too much damage. Organize quickly.
Screw the federal laws. His minions are taking over buildings in local places, states, not just DC. I think the local law enforcement has a place here to bounce them for trespassing.
Evening roundup didn’t tell us about Palestinians being given western Kansas as a new homeland. Wait! Did I say Kansas? Actually, Palestine will now be located in Arkansas. Well, either one will be very pleasing to all involved. Jordan and Egypt are taking charge of all the transportation.
I am overwhelmed with requests for donations from organizations opposing the Trump agenda. Is there any clearinghouse or review group that can vouch for these groups? And how on earth can we sort out overlapping or contradictory missions among them? The last thing we need is to waste money!!
Please someone(s) help me understand what is real and what is illusory amid such lawlessness. 1) By whose authority and by whom specifically were 27 Congressmen and women denied access to the Treasury Building yesterday? 2) Does Elon Musk have legal standing to fire federal workers or coerce resignations? If not, why should the CIA resign--why should they play along? Why not go to work and stay to occupy the building? Does anyone remember Bull Connor and his water cannons? 3) Why was Elon Musk singled out for (deserved) vilification at the Treasury when he acts at the behest of and under the protection of Trump? Shouldn't Trump be publicly "married" to stalking horse-surrogate Musk and be publicly tainted with the opprobrium Musk elicits?
Will the protests do any good? I sure hope so! Went to the one here in NH in 23 degree weather. It was good to see how many people were there, all ages.
Since I canceled my subscription to WaPo, I’ve really missed Jen Rubin. I’m so happy to be able to find her wisdom on The Contrarian. Thank you all for putting this together so we can actually get truth about this criminal administration.
Status of NORM EISEN's DC Court Team? I see from The Contrarian's Morn' Post the note to keep checking back for updates.
Many are waiting to see is Norm & Team gets the DC Court's signature ✍🏻on the Judge's DRAFT "TRO" to halt the attack on the Dept of Treasury.
Please POST the Court's Order if Norman gets it what he ask the Court to rule this AM. I realize DC has an ice storm as as I type so please stay Safe All. 🙏
It may soon be time for the blue states to consider secession to form a New Democratic Union of America to avoid being swallowed in a racist, white Christian authoritarian kleptocracy. It may be the only way to save our Constitutional Republic that is being destroyed before our eyes.
Paul, it's rather time to preserve our institutions and the rule of law , winn elections with a good, clear and loud message, reconnect with the working class, our natural base and rebuild this country even better than before.
This is not a feasible solution. Just the geography of blue states makes it impossible. You also have to remember that everybody in a blue state isn't a Democrat and everybody in a red state isn't a Trumper. We have to fight to keep the USA together and get control away from the Trumpers. Politics is cyclic and Trump is going to make such a mess. People will soon realize that things are worse rather than better as a result of electing him. We have to be the party of opposition. Oppose everything he does. Ask your senator to actively oppose the Trumpers.
I really appreciate your coverage. We must keep the pressure on all parties to follow the law, not the latest whims of Mango Mussolini and the Tech Bros. What Musk, in particular, is doing is dangerous, reckless, and inexpressibly frightening. And now The Burger King wants to take over Gaza? This is a nightmare.
Musk may be breaking the law, but the law does not care. There is no way that the DOJ would even consider prosecuting him. As for the conflict of interest, again, with no DOJ, who will stop him? Are there civil charges that can be brought against him? Or can he be charged under a state statute in a Blue State? The same goes for Trump, with immunity, he can do what he wants. The only thing that will stop Trump is cutting benefits off and having the economy tank. They focus on the mid-terms. A sad state of affairs.. but that is the hand we are dealt and we have to figure out how to deal with it...
Thanks to all who have taken the time to like my comment. It is very much appreciated. If interested, I write an almost daily blog, and signing up under Wayne's Newsletters is free for the asking. Best wishes and thanks..
BOYCOTT.
WHY WOULD ANY OF US PAY OUR FEDERAL TAXES?
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHY THIS IS A BAD IDEA?
PEOPLE SMARTER THAN ME SHOULD PUT TOGETHER A SHORT LIST OF OUR DEMANDS REGARDING CONTROL OF THE U.S. TREASURY, AND THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS ALREADY APPROVED BY CONGRESS.
WHAT OTHER CRITICl CONTROLS ARE BEING THREATENED BY MUSK AND HIS MINIONS?
OUR DEMANDS MUST BE MET AND OPERATIVE BY APRIL 15Th.
Hooray! We’ll need a lot of resistance folks to pull this off. What if 75 million Americans choose not tto file their taxes because a private citizen illegally hacked their IRS accounts? If only a few of us try this, we’re doomed.
Sandra, you asked what other critical controls are threatened? Easy answer: all of them. On the rest, agreed with you 💯 %.
Thinking the same thing. Great idea for a protest Action. Unfortunately the DNC is silent.
It's another Boston Tea Tax revolt.
THROW MUSK IN THE HARBOR
Interesting you should mention this. I had decided to not file my taxes for now; to just wait. It would be amazing if we could get millions of Americans to demand restoration of our privacy and the rule of law before paying any taxes.
In order to take back your government you must take a page out of the Musk playbook. You will need to retake the buildings Musk has taken over. Take out the bad actors hired by Musk. Musk will do too much damage. Organize quickly.
P.S. I am a U.S. Citizen with POWER. We need to use the power we have.
If you don't use it ,you loose it. We have to get all our power together.
When do arrest warrants go out for Musk and his minions, one and all, for violations of federal laws?
Screw the federal laws. His minions are taking over buildings in local places, states, not just DC. I think the local law enforcement has a place here to bounce them for trespassing.
Evening roundup didn’t tell us about Palestinians being given western Kansas as a new homeland. Wait! Did I say Kansas? Actually, Palestine will now be located in Arkansas. Well, either one will be very pleasing to all involved. Jordan and Egypt are taking charge of all the transportation.
I am overwhelmed with requests for donations from organizations opposing the Trump agenda. Is there any clearinghouse or review group that can vouch for these groups? And how on earth can we sort out overlapping or contradictory missions among them? The last thing we need is to waste money!!
Me too, and my rage/fear has resulted in depletion of funds for me. It would definitely be helpful to have a coherent plan.
Where do we find out which properties Musk has listed for sale? That is INSANE!
So much valuable insight here
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-trump-column-read.html
Please someone(s) help me understand what is real and what is illusory amid such lawlessness. 1) By whose authority and by whom specifically were 27 Congressmen and women denied access to the Treasury Building yesterday? 2) Does Elon Musk have legal standing to fire federal workers or coerce resignations? If not, why should the CIA resign--why should they play along? Why not go to work and stay to occupy the building? Does anyone remember Bull Connor and his water cannons? 3) Why was Elon Musk singled out for (deserved) vilification at the Treasury when he acts at the behest of and under the protection of Trump? Shouldn't Trump be publicly "married" to stalking horse-surrogate Musk and be publicly tainted with the opprobrium Musk elicits?
Contact https://5calls.org/ to get questions to ask your Republican congress member.
Will the protests do any good? I sure hope so! Went to the one here in NH in 23 degree weather. It was good to see how many people were there, all ages.
It's so helpful to have a summary at the end of the day. Amid the insanity you bring us a moment of hope. We're grateful.