Well, the law hasn't won, yet. The law will truly win when this traitor is placed in prison where he belongs, with all the Congressional Republicans who have supported him.
Which one, Trump or Musk? I submit that both deserve prison, but not in the same cell. They must not be allowed to interact any further. The same goes for Stephen Miller.
My dream is to have the whole cabal marched out and put directly in jail. Imagine half of all congress seats empty and all Trump’s lackeys from Susie Wiles ( remember her?) on down never to be seen again. One can dream!
I disagree. They should be put in the same cell and handcuffed together face to face, be required to feed each other, and forced to use the same toilet. After a couple of years the survivor should be put on an uninhabited Aleutian island.
What infuriates me is that during Musk's and Trump's coup, seven Democratic Senators and one Independent, still voted to confirm Trump's nominee for energy secretary on Monday. They are: Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Sen. Angus King (I-Maine).
The new president of the of DNC, Ken Martin said he was "eager to push back on Trump's agenda." And, I get it that he's only been in office for a week or so. But, I wonder what he's done so far, other than give interviews.
Thanks, Susan B. To think that I was conned into supporting Gallego. Well that ship has sailed! They all have bullshit excuses but they are enablers. For these and any who support fascism: no votes, no donations. Though they actually have the nerve to ask, even beg for money!
Thank you Marie! I live in CA, and am on a fixed income, and still sent a small donation to Gallego because I felt we badly needed a "real" Democrat in Sinema's former seat. And, I thought Gallego was such a strong candidate. Now, I feel like a sucker.
And, you're sure right about donations: I am so sick of being asked for money, when I see so little action from most Democrats in Congress.
After Trump lost the 2020 election, started the Stop the Steal campaign, and then planned and executed the Insurrection, on the night of January 6 (or maybe the morning of January 7), Speaker Pelosi could have called for a full House vote on Impeachment, when there were Republicans who would have joined Democrats. But, she chose not to. And, Democrats botched the second impeachment as well.
A good look at what happened is in the 2022 book: Unchecked: The Untold Story Behind Congress' Botched Impeachments of Donald Trump by Rachel Blade and Karoun Demirjian. A shorter version, written by the same authors, was in a Politico article from 10/7/2022, and entitled: How Influential Democrats Shut Down a Bid to Call Witnesses against Trump.
Each of those three are diabolical on a separate plane. Trump for his narcissistic imposition, Musk for his delusional hebephrenia, and Miller for his deep seated cruelty.
Add a fourth … Shady Vance … who has been groomed by Thiel to become America’s “CEO” when the mango maniac is no longer useful as a carnival distraction.
I think that they've overreached and even some Congressional
have to admit it.
1. Those who are minorities. How can women, Blacks, Hispanics support blatant discrimination?
2. Those who support Ukraine.
3. Those who oppose Musk.
I've been asking Contrarian to interview Mike Turner, others who support Ukraine.
Elon Musk’s Enemy, USAID, Was Investigating Starlink’s Contracts in Ukraine.
"The Lever reported last Tuesday that USAID’s inspector general was in the process of investigating its own public-private partnership between Musk’s Starlink and the Ukrainian government at the time that the billionaire’s DOGE crippled the agency. Publicly available information about that probe is still online. An announcement from last May reads: “The USAID Office of Inspector General, Inspections and Evaluations Division, is initiating an inspection of USAID’s oversight of Starlink satellite terminals provided to the Government of Ukraine. Our objectives are to determine how (1) the Government of Ukraine used the USAID-provided Starlink terminals, and (2) USAID monitored the Government of Ukraine’s use of USAID-provided Starlink terminals.”
"Musk has called the agency “evil” and a “criminal organization,” though the fact that USAID was investigating the Starlink activities may suggest ulterior motivations for the billionaire’s vitriol. It’s unclear what the Starlink probe’s status is right now."
Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio was removed from his position atop the powerful House Intelligence Committee, telling CBS News that House Speaker Mike Johnson fired him, citing "concerns from Mar-a-Lago."
Also interview other House Repunlicans like Brian Fitzpatrick, and members of the Foreign Affairs Committee, like my rep, Elvira Salazar.
Now that makes more sense about Musk’s involvement in USAID. He’s a vindictive man, just like Trump. No doubt that’s one of the biggest things they have in common, that and grifting the American public & our country.
We have a midterm election in 2026. If we can take back the House--which hangs by a thread--we can prevent some damage. We also need to focus on special elections, and we need to see if we can shave off some Senate seats. And don't forget the state level. There is an important judicial election in Wisconsin in April. There are state elections in Virginia. We must work on every election, not just presidential elections.
There's a terrifying white paper by people who know the tech neofascist movement. Here's the conclusion in that white paper, which is linked below. Trump is just a useful idiot to them.
"Elon Musk’s unchecked consolidation of power over government infrastructure, financial systems, AI governance, and digital media does not serve the interests of the Trump administration or the broader conservative movement—it serves Musk himself and a network of ideological allies who seek to dismantle democratic accountability in favor of private rule. While some may view Musk as a useful instrument in dismantling the bureaucratic state, in reality, his actions demonstrate that he is not working for Trump or the Republican Party, but rather for his own power and the broader neo-reactionary agenda. The rapid restructuring of government functions under DOGE, Treasury infiltration, and efforts to control digital platforms show that President Trump and the American public may already be now hostage to Musk’s demands."
Here's a link to that white paper. Congress must act against this in a bipartisan action or we're cooked.
hear hear! Keep jamming the switchboards at the local offices and the Capitol. Keep up the deluge of emails, and keep the mailroom swamped! The resistance must continue and if possible, increase.
One hope - if the Super Bowl crowd boos every time the TV cameras show Trump and it appears on the big screen, they will stop showing Trump. People would rather see Taylor Swift anyway. The crowd booing so loudly that it would be so embarrassing - that would stop the cameras from showing him often. Why is he even going!!
Karen, he's going to be seen by the country when FOX TV cameras are trained on him. He also can't stand that someone like Ms. Swift will be there and taking attention away from him. I'd love to hear the crowd boo him when he's on the big screens, but he's in Red Lousey-ana, so that may not happen.
actually there were way more Philly fans than Kansas City fans in attendance at the SuperBowl. Trump got a mix of boos and applauds. They only showed him once on TV.
What happened is the crowd cheered Trump and bood Taylor Swift. The Trumpers still believe that he will make America Great Again. Only a drastic crisis will convince them that he was wrong. Make survival plans, because hard times are coming. He is holding all of the cards.
Actions at the courts and court decisions have been successful pres musk and vp trump (time cover pic nails it) so far. However noting jd Vance prior comments and his social media post this weekend sounds like they’re gearing up a position that a court can’t be a constraint on the Pres (!!!) to lead to conflict when court(s) go to enforce their order(s). What then and how can we all help support democracy vs this tyranny?
I fear that Mump will defy court orders and have accumulated the power to do so. Trump has pardon power, so even if tried and convicted, Musk won't be held accountable. But no legal action will be obeyed by Musk, who will ignore the paper orders against his activities. A loyalist is installed as attorney general, who will quash any investigation into the executive branch overstepping its constitutional powers. The Supreme Court has a MAGA majority and has immunized Trump for legal liability when operating in his official capacity. This Congress won't impeach Trump. If people protest en masse, which is starting to happen, Trump can invoke the Insurrection Act and put them down by force.
Where are the coup's vulnerabilities? Constituents and major donors putting pressure on Republican members of congress. Constituents pressuring waffling Democrats to get a spine and follow the McConnell playbook to grind legislation and cabinet nominations to a halt -- although Trump has previously installed "acting" agency heads. We may see a mass strike, and Trump may fear the economy crashing. A stock market crash could alarm Trump, although it's a buying opportunity for billionaires. Some civil servants are resisting. Maybe the Supreme Court will try and call a half to the regime's overreach and tell them to get the votes to take their actions by passing laws. If so, will the regime obey? And if Trump invokes the insurrection act, will some military commanders refuse to obey an illegal order? How many Trump voters are sounding off to their electeds telling them this isn't what they voted for, especially if they are being hurt by Trump's actions, i.e., Idaho farmers who can't sell their excess harvests to USAID and more.
This is all in flux. I was going to write that it's terrifying, but I won't give them my fear. They feed on it. I will take action by continuing to put pressure on my federal electeds.
I am heartened to read of these astounding legal successes! But I am plagued by the nagging question - who enforces the court decisions and what if “they” just disregard them?
My question as well. ...and, who are the people blocking entry into places like the Treasury and USAID? Are they federal law enforcement or the goons formerly known as the Proud Boys posing as Trump/Musk security?
Agreed. Musk and his gang of thieves show no indication that they will pay any attention to the way the courts rule. I suspect things will have to go all the way up to the Supreme Court and unfortunately, I have little faith in that body anymore. What is the next strategy? Taking to the streets?
And so, I ask Norm and Jen: What DO we do when (not if) Trump simply ignores the courts as he has Congress? It's fine to know we're right, but not if it has no meaning. Any thoughts on how the law can constrain bad actors who refuse to acknowledge the law, the courts, even the Constitution? We tried impeachment; it didn't work. That's what the Framers gave us, but they didn't anticipate THESE bad actors—or at least not those at this level of mendacity and sociopathy.
Yeah, I get it; we're all partial to dark humor in such times, and I've traded on it, personally and professionally, often enough. But once past that, the serious question remains: What exactly are our options?
Grateful for every lawsuit out there, and a gentle reminder that a 19-year-old Elonjűngen Brownshirt named 'Big Balls' has no legal authority to snoop around your bank account and Social Security information. That is just bullshit on a saltine cracker. You don't have to eat it. Help fund Amici Curiae lawsuits against the malicious bastards Trump is using to undo your republic and its laws.
I would be more optimistic if the Senate started doing the things Norm Ornstein said it could do: put holds on confirmations; deny unanimous consent, etc. Also I would be more optimistic if the press, including the Contrarian, began pointing out the 78 years old convicted criminal's mental decline. The press conference with Netanyahu is a good example of the decline.
I just wish people weren't so darn stupid. I was at a Harris rally which was interrupted by people yelling about the Mideast crisis. Where are they now?
americans are stunningly stupid. read at a 6th grade level, want to ban books, want to get rid of the dept of educ. etc. makes no sense...I really do think we need to check all water for lead.
We may win in the courts, including the supreme court. But the courts have no ability to enforce their rulings...The next test, as some astute observers point out, is when Trump disregards the court rulings and basically says ' Who cares?" "Make me." And he goes ahead with his illegal actions nonetheless. Watch for this next showdown coming soon.
Thank you. I am interested specifically in supporting law suits, as they are very expensive to pursue. They are just beginning, in the early stages. I might even volunteer, as a retired litigator from a large international firm with an active law license and clients. So any specifics on those to contact would be very helpful.
Thank you for the grand summary of the last two weeks of articles of action and support for democracy. Well done, and please carry on. We the readers appreciate and respect the idea of truth in reporting, and we're getting it from The Contrarian. We need all the help we can get.
I am thankful for The Contrarian. The information, good, bad, indifferent is critical for all of us to have. Which brings me to a point. The wins noted in this issue are importsnt to share with all Americans. We don't hear about enough of them and need to know these things are being done and who's doing them if for no other reason than to confirm action is being taken. Please keep this in mind as you choose how to spread the word.
Stan, you and Dianne are both right. It's harder for Dump to be a dictator than he thought, *and* he won't stop trying. I much prefer the term "resistance" to "pushback" (too weak), and as such the resistance must not sleep, because the wannabe dictator and his allies don't sleep. Individually, yes, we have to rest and tune out for a while. Do it in shifts. There are more for us than against us.
Wayne, I hope you're right that there are more for us than against us. Sometimes, it doesn't seem that way. In any case, I know I will not stop resisting the Felon-in-Chief and Prezident MuskRat at every turn.
Stan, while I do believe there are or will be more of us physically than there are hard-core MAGAites, I'm also speaking spiritually and by faith. But I'll only inject that into the conversation often enough to keep that part of it alive - but not so much as to get off topic.
You are doing great work in the courts. But, are Musk and Trump obeying the court orders? If not, ask judges to hold them in contempt. And ask State AGs to bring criminal charges against Musk.
Well, the law hasn't won, yet. The law will truly win when this traitor is placed in prison where he belongs, with all the Congressional Republicans who have supported him.
Which one, Trump or Musk? I submit that both deserve prison, but not in the same cell. They must not be allowed to interact any further. The same goes for Stephen Miller.
It may be just me but I'd go with both
No, it isn't just you.
Not just you.
My dream is to have the whole cabal marched out and put directly in jail. Imagine half of all congress seats empty and all Trump’s lackeys from Susie Wiles ( remember her?) on down never to be seen again. One can dream!
I disagree. They should be put in the same cell and handcuffed together face to face, be required to feed each other, and forced to use the same toilet. After a couple of years the survivor should be put on an uninhabited Aleutian island.
have mercy on the seals
I'd like to see all three in the slammer!!
His entire corrupt cabinet for a start.
What infuriates me is that during Musk's and Trump's coup, seven Democratic Senators and one Independent, still voted to confirm Trump's nominee for energy secretary on Monday. They are: Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Sen. Angus King (I-Maine).
The new president of the of DNC, Ken Martin said he was "eager to push back on Trump's agenda." And, I get it that he's only been in office for a week or so. But, I wonder what he's done so far, other than give interviews.
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/04/nx-s1-5286298/new-dnc-chair-ken-martin-says-hes-eager-to-push-back-against-trumps-agenda
Thanks, Susan B. To think that I was conned into supporting Gallego. Well that ship has sailed! They all have bullshit excuses but they are enablers. For these and any who support fascism: no votes, no donations. Though they actually have the nerve to ask, even beg for money!
Thank you Marie! I live in CA, and am on a fixed income, and still sent a small donation to Gallego because I felt we badly needed a "real" Democrat in Sinema's former seat. And, I thought Gallego was such a strong candidate. Now, I feel like a sucker.
And, you're sure right about donations: I am so sick of being asked for money, when I see so little action from most Democrats in Congress.
After Trump lost the 2020 election, started the Stop the Steal campaign, and then planned and executed the Insurrection, on the night of January 6 (or maybe the morning of January 7), Speaker Pelosi could have called for a full House vote on Impeachment, when there were Republicans who would have joined Democrats. But, she chose not to. And, Democrats botched the second impeachment as well.
A good look at what happened is in the 2022 book: Unchecked: The Untold Story Behind Congress' Botched Impeachments of Donald Trump by Rachel Blade and Karoun Demirjian. A shorter version, written by the same authors, was in a Politico article from 10/7/2022, and entitled: How Influential Democrats Shut Down a Bid to Call Witnesses against Trump.
It's devastating!
For me it’s both, I’d even include Vance from what I’m hearing he’s saying.
That's a good point. While you're at it Mikey Johnson could join tghem.
Each of those three are diabolical on a separate plane. Trump for his narcissistic imposition, Musk for his delusional hebephrenia, and Miller for his deep seated cruelty.
Add a fourth … Shady Vance … who has been groomed by Thiel to become America’s “CEO” when the mango maniac is no longer useful as a carnival distraction.
Please put El Presidente AND Elno in the same cell!!!!
Unfortunately, that will not happen until at least 2029, if even then.
I think that they've overreached and even some Congressional
have to admit it.
1. Those who are minorities. How can women, Blacks, Hispanics support blatant discrimination?
2. Those who support Ukraine.
3. Those who oppose Musk.
I've been asking Contrarian to interview Mike Turner, others who support Ukraine.
Elon Musk’s Enemy, USAID, Was Investigating Starlink’s Contracts in Ukraine.
"The Lever reported last Tuesday that USAID’s inspector general was in the process of investigating its own public-private partnership between Musk’s Starlink and the Ukrainian government at the time that the billionaire’s DOGE crippled the agency. Publicly available information about that probe is still online. An announcement from last May reads: “The USAID Office of Inspector General, Inspections and Evaluations Division, is initiating an inspection of USAID’s oversight of Starlink satellite terminals provided to the Government of Ukraine. Our objectives are to determine how (1) the Government of Ukraine used the USAID-provided Starlink terminals, and (2) USAID monitored the Government of Ukraine’s use of USAID-provided Starlink terminals.”
"Musk has called the agency “evil” and a “criminal organization,” though the fact that USAID was investigating the Starlink activities may suggest ulterior motivations for the billionaire’s vitriol. It’s unclear what the Starlink probe’s status is right now."
Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio was removed from his position atop the powerful House Intelligence Committee, telling CBS News that House Speaker Mike Johnson fired him, citing "concerns from Mar-a-Lago."
Also interview other House Repunlicans like Brian Fitzpatrick, and members of the Foreign Affairs Committee, like my rep, Elvira Salazar.
Now that makes more sense about Musk’s involvement in USAID. He’s a vindictive man, just like Trump. No doubt that’s one of the biggest things they have in common, that and grifting the American public & our country.
Good ideas all Daniel. It will be interesting to see if this "independent" news organization follows up.
We have a midterm election in 2026. If we can take back the House--which hangs by a thread--we can prevent some damage. We also need to focus on special elections, and we need to see if we can shave off some Senate seats. And don't forget the state level. There is an important judicial election in Wisconsin in April. There are state elections in Virginia. We must work on every election, not just presidential elections.
Marliss pray that mid terms will be held
Totally agree. Even if you don’t live in those states. Help the Democrats out!
There's a terrifying white paper by people who know the tech neofascist movement. Here's the conclusion in that white paper, which is linked below. Trump is just a useful idiot to them.
"Elon Musk’s unchecked consolidation of power over government infrastructure, financial systems, AI governance, and digital media does not serve the interests of the Trump administration or the broader conservative movement—it serves Musk himself and a network of ideological allies who seek to dismantle democratic accountability in favor of private rule. While some may view Musk as a useful instrument in dismantling the bureaucratic state, in reality, his actions demonstrate that he is not working for Trump or the Republican Party, but rather for his own power and the broader neo-reactionary agenda. The rapid restructuring of government functions under DOGE, Treasury infiltration, and efforts to control digital platforms show that President Trump and the American public may already be now hostage to Musk’s demands."
Here's a link to that white paper. Congress must act against this in a bipartisan action or we're cooked.
https://america2.news/content/files/2025/02/Musk-NRx-Memo-February-5-2025.pdf
As Senator Murphy said, the courts are not enough. We must keep pushing back 💪
Keep calling
Keep writing to your reps, letters and email
Keep talking
Do not give up and do not shut up
hear hear! Keep jamming the switchboards at the local offices and the Capitol. Keep up the deluge of emails, and keep the mailroom swamped! The resistance must continue and if possible, increase.
Called all three Rep. and sens. last week and today called again about rifling up the CFPB! Nefarious plans indeed.
One hope - if the Super Bowl crowd boos every time the TV cameras show Trump and it appears on the big screen, they will stop showing Trump. People would rather see Taylor Swift anyway. The crowd booing so loudly that it would be so embarrassing - that would stop the cameras from showing him often. Why is he even going!!
I want them to show Trump when the black national anthem is being sung!
Karen, he's going to be seen by the country when FOX TV cameras are trained on him. He also can't stand that someone like Ms. Swift will be there and taking attention away from him. I'd love to hear the crowd boo him when he's on the big screens, but he's in Red Lousey-ana, so that may not happen.
actually there were way more Philly fans than Kansas City fans in attendance at the SuperBowl. Trump got a mix of boos and applauds. They only showed him once on TV.
And maybe Trump will get mad & leave! That would make my day!
What happened is the crowd cheered Trump and bood Taylor Swift. The Trumpers still believe that he will make America Great Again. Only a drastic crisis will convince them that he was wrong. Make survival plans, because hard times are coming. He is holding all of the cards.
Actions at the courts and court decisions have been successful pres musk and vp trump (time cover pic nails it) so far. However noting jd Vance prior comments and his social media post this weekend sounds like they’re gearing up a position that a court can’t be a constraint on the Pres (!!!) to lead to conflict when court(s) go to enforce their order(s). What then and how can we all help support democracy vs this tyranny?
Grateful for all the work of the Contrarian
The courts need to stand firm and uphold THE LAW. Nobody has to do what Trump orders - he's illegal and unconstitutional. Don't obey.
Unfortunately the muskrat and trumpet band have announced that they are ignoring the court orders. What now?
They have? So they don't recognise law? That amounts to publicly admitting the existence of a direct opposition.
I fear that Mump will defy court orders and have accumulated the power to do so. Trump has pardon power, so even if tried and convicted, Musk won't be held accountable. But no legal action will be obeyed by Musk, who will ignore the paper orders against his activities. A loyalist is installed as attorney general, who will quash any investigation into the executive branch overstepping its constitutional powers. The Supreme Court has a MAGA majority and has immunized Trump for legal liability when operating in his official capacity. This Congress won't impeach Trump. If people protest en masse, which is starting to happen, Trump can invoke the Insurrection Act and put them down by force.
Where are the coup's vulnerabilities? Constituents and major donors putting pressure on Republican members of congress. Constituents pressuring waffling Democrats to get a spine and follow the McConnell playbook to grind legislation and cabinet nominations to a halt -- although Trump has previously installed "acting" agency heads. We may see a mass strike, and Trump may fear the economy crashing. A stock market crash could alarm Trump, although it's a buying opportunity for billionaires. Some civil servants are resisting. Maybe the Supreme Court will try and call a half to the regime's overreach and tell them to get the votes to take their actions by passing laws. If so, will the regime obey? And if Trump invokes the insurrection act, will some military commanders refuse to obey an illegal order? How many Trump voters are sounding off to their electeds telling them this isn't what they voted for, especially if they are being hurt by Trump's actions, i.e., Idaho farmers who can't sell their excess harvests to USAID and more.
This is all in flux. I was going to write that it's terrifying, but I won't give them my fear. They feed on it. I will take action by continuing to put pressure on my federal electeds.
Why do I "like"? It's all intensely depressing. Your closing para is a sinew-stiffener. Courage!
Keep the pressure on!
I am heartened to read of these astounding legal successes! But I am plagued by the nagging question - who enforces the court decisions and what if “they” just disregard them?
My question as well. ...and, who are the people blocking entry into places like the Treasury and USAID? Are they federal law enforcement or the goons formerly known as the Proud Boys posing as Trump/Musk security?
Agreed. Musk and his gang of thieves show no indication that they will pay any attention to the way the courts rule. I suspect things will have to go all the way up to the Supreme Court and unfortunately, I have little faith in that body anymore. What is the next strategy? Taking to the streets?
Yes! in huge numbers.
Exactly my comment after yours. This is the next showdown of power.
Precisely!!
And so, I ask Norm and Jen: What DO we do when (not if) Trump simply ignores the courts as he has Congress? It's fine to know we're right, but not if it has no meaning. Any thoughts on how the law can constrain bad actors who refuse to acknowledge the law, the courts, even the Constitution? We tried impeachment; it didn't work. That's what the Framers gave us, but they didn't anticipate THESE bad actors—or at least not those at this level of mendacity and sociopathy.
It's too late anyway. President Musk has already siphoned all our personal information from all the government software.
It is never too late. Keep the faith.
Yeah, I get it; we're all partial to dark humor in such times, and I've traded on it, personally and professionally, often enough. But once past that, the serious question remains: What exactly are our options?
Grateful for every lawsuit out there, and a gentle reminder that a 19-year-old Elonjűngen Brownshirt named 'Big Balls' has no legal authority to snoop around your bank account and Social Security information. That is just bullshit on a saltine cracker. You don't have to eat it. Help fund Amici Curiae lawsuits against the malicious bastards Trump is using to undo your republic and its laws.
shouldn't that be our republic.....
I would be more optimistic if the Senate started doing the things Norm Ornstein said it could do: put holds on confirmations; deny unanimous consent, etc. Also I would be more optimistic if the press, including the Contrarian, began pointing out the 78 years old convicted criminal's mental decline. The press conference with Netanyahu is a good example of the decline.
I'm hearing that arabs for trump are unhappy he lied to them.......guess they didn't know who they were voting for....trumps indian name is liestoall.
I just wish people weren't so darn stupid. I was at a Harris rally which was interrupted by people yelling about the Mideast crisis. Where are they now?
americans are stunningly stupid. read at a 6th grade level, want to ban books, want to get rid of the dept of educ. etc. makes no sense...I really do think we need to check all water for lead.
We may win in the courts, including the supreme court. But the courts have no ability to enforce their rulings...The next test, as some astute observers point out, is when Trump disregards the court rulings and basically says ' Who cares?" "Make me." And he goes ahead with his illegal actions nonetheless. Watch for this next showdown coming soon.
Yes, who will enforce the court orders? They won’t stop on their own just because a court granted an injunction.
No, but they might think twice if held in contempt, and that contempt order is enforced.
Keep the letters and phone calls going. Support the litigators like Public Citizen and Democracy Forward.
The Contrarian - heros of this daunting week. Thank you!
Today's publication brought tears to my eyes. Where do I donate to these organizations who are suing Trump and his lawless initiatives? Thank you!
I donated to Democracy Forward. You can go to their website and read about their work.
DuckDuckGo will help you find their websites.
Thank you. I am interested specifically in supporting law suits, as they are very expensive to pursue. They are just beginning, in the early stages. I might even volunteer, as a retired litigator from a large international firm with an active law license and clients. So any specifics on those to contact would be very helpful.
https://www.justsecurity.org/107087/tracker-litigation-legal-challenges-trump-administration/
Public Citizen and Democracy Forward are two.
I truly appreciate this round up of all the wonderful work you all are doing!
Thank you for the grand summary of the last two weeks of articles of action and support for democracy. Well done, and please carry on. We the readers appreciate and respect the idea of truth in reporting, and we're getting it from The Contrarian. We need all the help we can get.
I am thankful for The Contrarian. The information, good, bad, indifferent is critical for all of us to have. Which brings me to a point. The wins noted in this issue are importsnt to share with all Americans. We don't hear about enough of them and need to know these things are being done and who's doing them if for no other reason than to confirm action is being taken. Please keep this in mind as you choose how to spread the word.
Apparently, becoming a dictator and authoritarian is a little harder than Trump thought.
That sure won't stop the Orange Turd from continuing to try.
Stan, you and Dianne are both right. It's harder for Dump to be a dictator than he thought, *and* he won't stop trying. I much prefer the term "resistance" to "pushback" (too weak), and as such the resistance must not sleep, because the wannabe dictator and his allies don't sleep. Individually, yes, we have to rest and tune out for a while. Do it in shifts. There are more for us than against us.
Wayne, I hope you're right that there are more for us than against us. Sometimes, it doesn't seem that way. In any case, I know I will not stop resisting the Felon-in-Chief and Prezident MuskRat at every turn.
Stan, while I do believe there are or will be more of us physically than there are hard-core MAGAites, I'm also speaking spiritually and by faith. But I'll only inject that into the conversation often enough to keep that part of it alive - but not so much as to get off topic.
What I feel strongest from all the contributors to the Contrarian is the energy. Thank you all!!!!!
You are doing great work in the courts. But, are Musk and Trump obeying the court orders? If not, ask judges to hold them in contempt. And ask State AGs to bring criminal charges against Musk.