Sadly, that's not going to happen anytime soon given how Congressional Republicans have assumed the writhing-in-place position, tongues extended, hoping for...whatever from their Manchurian Cantaloupe. Senator Pittypat from South Carolina led the wormtongue caucus yesterday afternoon outside the White House, showing undying obedience and obeisance to a Putin-licking moron. The day before, the first Cabinet meeting of the New Dark Age looked like a desperate hostage video. I half expected them all of them to suddenly get up and start dancing to "YMCA" going 'no, this is NOT a gay anthem, nope, no sirree, Bob. Uh-uh, absolutely not, why, I would NEVER do that...'
The past 3-day shitshow was enough to make a normal person simply projectile vomit.
Trump and JD invited Zelensky to a hostile ambush--not a private negotiation--expressly for the purpose of pitching it to conservative consumers via FOX News and RW media. GOP elites know that throwing Ukraine completely under the bus will outrage most citizens--including natsec GOP voters. But if given enough time, that the FOX News propaganda machine will bring enough conservatives back into fantasyland by running the top KGB talking points, like that Ukraine is run by Nazis, or that Ukraine is an ancestral part of Russia (it isn't), or that it was Ukraine that attacked Russia in 2014 and 2022.
This was all about Trump obediently serving his Vladdy, while attempting damage control for the 2026 Midterms.
For over a decade now, FOX News has convinced the 85% of GOP voters who go to it for some/most/all of their news, that Russia is some sort of anti-Woke, ultra-masculine, Christian, free market paradise. When it's actually a brutal dictatorship, with a transitional semi-Communist economy, where the KGB (FSB) still happily send protestors to the Gulag, where the abortion rate is three times the US, and from which anyone with even a modicum of talent and ability wants to escape.
The fact that the Tass reporter was unexpectedly admitted to the press corps for that meeting appears to confirm that the event was indeed staged for Putin's edification. "Good television!" laughed Trump at the end.
It wasn't unexpected. It was purposeful to ensure Putin knew the Felon was still bowing to Putin. The Felon still wants to build a Trump Tower in Moscow and now he's asking the Russian oligarchs to come to America and join with the American oligarchs in running the United States.
Trump loves his 2004 reality TV portrayal of a business phenom and will do whatever it takes to recapture those days. Of course, he never was a phenom at all. Rather he was a failed businessman saved from a 7th bankruptcy by a scripted TV program, "The Apprentice". In this most recent attempt to relive the good old days, he saw a golden opportunity to show his patron Vladimir Putin just how tough he is. All he had to do was personally invite a reporter for the Official Russian State Media Outlet (TASS) to the Oval Office and then pretend to be conducting private discussions with Zelenskyy. The whole event being livestreamed direct to Moscow by the TASS Reporter. There was never even an attempt at meaningful discussion. It was all pure theater made for TV. Trump has no shame.
Not to forget the many dissidents or unwanted comrades who conveniently fall out a window of a high-rise building or exiled Russians who are poisoned in foreign countries
I just rewatched the Zelensky Oval Office ambush, and it made me sick to my stomach at how the very first question was from a RW influencer who accused Zelensky of showing disrespect by not wearing a suit. Both AP and Reuters were excluded from that meeting; but a reporter from TASS--Russian state media--was there. Sickening.
This meeting puts any doubts to rest about whether Trump is indeed a KGB (FSB) thrall. Last week he accused Ukraine of starting the war. Who's your Vladdy, Donny?
Because Trump's his Daddy? Because he's not officially a Cabinet member--yet holds more power than most of them combined? Because he'd have Trump permanently ban any reporter who dared ask such an impertinent question?
During that disgusting shit-show, the Ukrainian ambassador to the US holding her head in her hands and US #1 diplomat Marco Rubio silently slinking down his chair said it all. Yet, despite the effort by trump and vance to diminish Zelenskyy, Rubio blamed the debacle on Zelenskyy for not apologizing. We're already cooked and this guy is going to be negotiating for us in the world?
Little Marco will not be doing any negotiating. Like the rest of the Felon's cabinet, they are in their positions in name only. Did Little Marco say anything during the negotiations between Russia and the US concerning Ukraine. Hell no.
Impeachment would go nowhere Justin. Maga control Congress and everything else. We'll have one chance, if we have it at all, in 2026 midterm election
I don't have the crystal ball but my gut feeling is telling me that the maga party is going to either commit straight cheating or create an incident t justify declaring state of energy or invoke the insurrection act. Be aware. This is not the America that was a month ago.
It's very possible, but I'm much less concerned about some state of emergency than I am about fear and resignation on the part of the people as a whole. With this mindset, who needs martial law? People everywhere are already oppressed just by the everyday things gradually made worse by the increasingly illegitimate Supreme Court, and quickly getting worse under an entirely illegitimate president*.
There are all kinds of logistical and strategic obstacles to bringing out the armed forces, even if an emergency is implemented. Several people here, who have first hand military experience have commented on it. It's a big country. It's a very mobile country, which breaks down community and makes us vulnerable, but also makes opposition much harder to stamp out.
Also, while the illegitimate president* is very good at surviving attempts at accountability, and keeping his popularity from utterly tanking (thanks for nothing, magatears!), he and his appointed thugs are not very bright when it comes to actual despotism. Just seeking to clarify the issue(s).
I was getting hot under the collar there for a while (actually, late this week - LOL) when reading comment after comment about martial law, cancelation of elections in 2026 and 2028, and "what if they ignore the courts"? I really think those last two would be the hardest to pull off. But gradually I've come to realize, these concerns need to be addressed. So, for what it's worth...
I am definitely *not* an "it can't happen here" person. For huge sections of the population, it HAS happened here, and much worse. Martial law would not be a first; it's oddly comforting and disturbing at the same time to know. I just think it's important to avoid overestimating the enemy's reach, as well as underestimating it.
If you've read this far, thank you for your time, and for all you do. Just by being here, you're doing something, and something is better than nothing. And again, thanks for bearing with me on a pretty long winded response!
Your comment was as long as it was interesting ,so don't worry
I think you are a little bit more optimistic than I am. I don't think there are good alternatives. It's, again, as if they don't care. They are determined to carry on with Proyect 2025 no matter what, they know most people would be hurt, badly, and they know people vote if given a chance. Even their own supporters are going to be hurt and that the not so stupid among them, will realize the 1% gets all the benefits and they get less than before. That's a horrible strategy if you need to winn an election. And that's my main concern. Isn't just a gut feeling, it's the disconnect between what a normal political party would do and what they are doing. They don't care about winning or losing an election. An election it's too risky for them and I don't think we'll have one.
I'm not competing with you but I think my comment is longer than yours.
It's concerning, all right. On that point, we're agreed. For my part, I'm determined to go right ahead preparing for the elections, and do plenty in the meantime, small, large, or in between, to disrupt this out of control so called administration*, and make sure the elections happen. Time allowing, I'll share some pretty mundane but probably hopeful info about a local election we just had. It's really nothing to write home about, but there may be a small lesson in it - for both of us. The backstory may be even more informative. Stick around, if interested, I'll tell more.
That's my whole point Justin. Nobody in it's right mind would expect to winn an election based on the policies they are implementing and the devastating effect they will have on the general population including the maga voters. They are acting as if the political implications don't matter, as in they don't care. It's concerning to say the least.
Unfortunately, Trump, Vance, the Oligarchs and the authors of Project 2025 ALL understand this 👇 “The big joke on democracy is that it gives its mortal enemies the means to its own destruction.” - Joseph Goebbels, March 23, 1933 (The day Hiter succeeded in destroying Germany"s democracy)
The Roberts SCOTUS has given them permission to gerrymander *Congressional* districts at their pleasure. With 9 states still heavily gerrymandered GOP, it is the sole reason the House is not in Dem hands right now.
Right now we're tracking the path of the semi-democracies Poland and Hungary. The GOP will continue to allow elections, because they believe that their current advantages with gerrymandering, Dem voter suppression, FOX News/RW Media propaganda, etc. will give them perpetual minority rule. And make them overconfident.
If the 18-30 year old voters can be persuaded to actually get out and vote, we'll get our country back.
He already has destroyed our democracy. He will try to cling to power until he dies. Usually, when an autocrat gets this much power it takes blood in the streets to get rid of him. He has zero respect for democracy or truth.
When a Russian Mafioso laid down $6 Million for five units in Trump Tower in the mid/80’s, Drump has been singing whichever song the Russians wish to hear. Does anyone have Real Estate “transaction numbers” between Russian oligarchs and Transaction Trump over the last 45 years? Does it qualify for money laundering when a parcel is listed for sale at $1 million and sells for $2 million??
I disagree. Impeachment efforts would be a distraction and a waste of time. Given that Republicans control both champers of Congress, and the fact that virtually no Republican currently in office is willing to stand up to Trump, our efforts are far better channeled into other ways of fighting him and his agenda.
Actually, the Felon showed his true colors in his first administration when he stood with Putin in Helsinki against the Felon's own intelligence services, and when he refused to have notes taken in discussions with Putin.
Putin's Manchurian candidate showed his true colors yesterday. The Emperor now has no clothes! Impeach him now, before he destroys our democracy!
Sadly, that's not going to happen anytime soon given how Congressional Republicans have assumed the writhing-in-place position, tongues extended, hoping for...whatever from their Manchurian Cantaloupe. Senator Pittypat from South Carolina led the wormtongue caucus yesterday afternoon outside the White House, showing undying obedience and obeisance to a Putin-licking moron. The day before, the first Cabinet meeting of the New Dark Age looked like a desperate hostage video. I half expected them all of them to suddenly get up and start dancing to "YMCA" going 'no, this is NOT a gay anthem, nope, no sirree, Bob. Uh-uh, absolutely not, why, I would NEVER do that...'
The past 3-day shitshow was enough to make a normal person simply projectile vomit.
Trump and JD invited Zelensky to a hostile ambush--not a private negotiation--expressly for the purpose of pitching it to conservative consumers via FOX News and RW media. GOP elites know that throwing Ukraine completely under the bus will outrage most citizens--including natsec GOP voters. But if given enough time, that the FOX News propaganda machine will bring enough conservatives back into fantasyland by running the top KGB talking points, like that Ukraine is run by Nazis, or that Ukraine is an ancestral part of Russia (it isn't), or that it was Ukraine that attacked Russia in 2014 and 2022.
This was all about Trump obediently serving his Vladdy, while attempting damage control for the 2026 Midterms.
For over a decade now, FOX News has convinced the 85% of GOP voters who go to it for some/most/all of their news, that Russia is some sort of anti-Woke, ultra-masculine, Christian, free market paradise. When it's actually a brutal dictatorship, with a transitional semi-Communist economy, where the KGB (FSB) still happily send protestors to the Gulag, where the abortion rate is three times the US, and from which anyone with even a modicum of talent and ability wants to escape.
The fact that the Tass reporter was unexpectedly admitted to the press corps for that meeting appears to confirm that the event was indeed staged for Putin's edification. "Good television!" laughed Trump at the end.
It wasn't unexpected. It was purposeful to ensure Putin knew the Felon was still bowing to Putin. The Felon still wants to build a Trump Tower in Moscow and now he's asking the Russian oligarchs to come to America and join with the American oligarchs in running the United States.
It was totally planned as a gift to Ras-Putin. I can just imagine Orange’s excitement when his “Daddy” praised his new tv highlight.
Trump loves his 2004 reality TV portrayal of a business phenom and will do whatever it takes to recapture those days. Of course, he never was a phenom at all. Rather he was a failed businessman saved from a 7th bankruptcy by a scripted TV program, "The Apprentice". In this most recent attempt to relive the good old days, he saw a golden opportunity to show his patron Vladimir Putin just how tough he is. All he had to do was personally invite a reporter for the Official Russian State Media Outlet (TASS) to the Oval Office and then pretend to be conducting private discussions with Zelenskyy. The whole event being livestreamed direct to Moscow by the TASS Reporter. There was never even an attempt at meaningful discussion. It was all pure theater made for TV. Trump has no shame.
You're right there. Such a consistent and habitual liar is untroubled by any sort of twinge of shame or regret.
Not to forget the many dissidents or unwanted comrades who conveniently fall out a window of a high-rise building or exiled Russians who are poisoned in foreign countries
Sadly, yes.
I just rewatched the Zelensky Oval Office ambush, and it made me sick to my stomach at how the very first question was from a RW influencer who accused Zelensky of showing disrespect by not wearing a suit. Both AP and Reuters were excluded from that meeting; but a reporter from TASS--Russian state media--was there. Sickening.
This meeting puts any doubts to rest about whether Trump is indeed a KGB (FSB) thrall. Last week he accused Ukraine of starting the war. Who's your Vladdy, Donny?
Why is nobody asking elon to wear a suit when he holds court in the Oval Office or towering over meek cabinet members???
Because Trump's his Daddy? Because he's not officially a Cabinet member--yet holds more power than most of them combined? Because he'd have Trump permanently ban any reporter who dared ask such an impertinent question?
No the Felon is Elon's boy.
Apparently the dude who asked the question about the suit is Marjorie Taylor Gangrene's boyfriend. Yech.
"Mr Wagner" went in a plane crash (too bad about the other passengers).
Not to forget Alexei Navalny, who was poisoned and after his painful recovery interned in Siberia and murdered.
During that disgusting shit-show, the Ukrainian ambassador to the US holding her head in her hands and US #1 diplomat Marco Rubio silently slinking down his chair said it all. Yet, despite the effort by trump and vance to diminish Zelenskyy, Rubio blamed the debacle on Zelenskyy for not apologizing. We're already cooked and this guy is going to be negotiating for us in the world?
Little Marco will not be doing any negotiating. Like the rest of the Felon's cabinet, they are in their positions in name only. Did Little Marco say anything during the negotiations between Russia and the US concerning Ukraine. Hell no.
Impeachment would go nowhere Justin. Maga control Congress and everything else. We'll have one chance, if we have it at all, in 2026 midterm election
I don't have the crystal ball but my gut feeling is telling me that the maga party is going to either commit straight cheating or create an incident t justify declaring state of energy or invoke the insurrection act. Be aware. This is not the America that was a month ago.
It's very possible, but I'm much less concerned about some state of emergency than I am about fear and resignation on the part of the people as a whole. With this mindset, who needs martial law? People everywhere are already oppressed just by the everyday things gradually made worse by the increasingly illegitimate Supreme Court, and quickly getting worse under an entirely illegitimate president*.
There are all kinds of logistical and strategic obstacles to bringing out the armed forces, even if an emergency is implemented. Several people here, who have first hand military experience have commented on it. It's a big country. It's a very mobile country, which breaks down community and makes us vulnerable, but also makes opposition much harder to stamp out.
Also, while the illegitimate president* is very good at surviving attempts at accountability, and keeping his popularity from utterly tanking (thanks for nothing, magatears!), he and his appointed thugs are not very bright when it comes to actual despotism. Just seeking to clarify the issue(s).
I was getting hot under the collar there for a while (actually, late this week - LOL) when reading comment after comment about martial law, cancelation of elections in 2026 and 2028, and "what if they ignore the courts"? I really think those last two would be the hardest to pull off. But gradually I've come to realize, these concerns need to be addressed. So, for what it's worth...
I am definitely *not* an "it can't happen here" person. For huge sections of the population, it HAS happened here, and much worse. Martial law would not be a first; it's oddly comforting and disturbing at the same time to know. I just think it's important to avoid overestimating the enemy's reach, as well as underestimating it.
If you've read this far, thank you for your time, and for all you do. Just by being here, you're doing something, and something is better than nothing. And again, thanks for bearing with me on a pretty long winded response!
Your comment was as long as it was interesting ,so don't worry
I think you are a little bit more optimistic than I am. I don't think there are good alternatives. It's, again, as if they don't care. They are determined to carry on with Proyect 2025 no matter what, they know most people would be hurt, badly, and they know people vote if given a chance. Even their own supporters are going to be hurt and that the not so stupid among them, will realize the 1% gets all the benefits and they get less than before. That's a horrible strategy if you need to winn an election. And that's my main concern. Isn't just a gut feeling, it's the disconnect between what a normal political party would do and what they are doing. They don't care about winning or losing an election. An election it's too risky for them and I don't think we'll have one.
I'm not competing with you but I think my comment is longer than yours.
Thanks for your patience. 😀
It's concerning, all right. On that point, we're agreed. For my part, I'm determined to go right ahead preparing for the elections, and do plenty in the meantime, small, large, or in between, to disrupt this out of control so called administration*, and make sure the elections happen. Time allowing, I'll share some pretty mundane but probably hopeful info about a local election we just had. It's really nothing to write home about, but there may be a small lesson in it - for both of us. The backstory may be even more informative. Stick around, if interested, I'll tell more.
For now....goo's night, take care!
If we have a mid-term election...
That's my whole point Justin. Nobody in it's right mind would expect to winn an election based on the policies they are implementing and the devastating effect they will have on the general population including the maga voters. They are acting as if the political implications don't matter, as in they don't care. It's concerning to say the least.
Unfortunately, Trump, Vance, the Oligarchs and the authors of Project 2025 ALL understand this 👇 “The big joke on democracy is that it gives its mortal enemies the means to its own destruction.” - Joseph Goebbels, March 23, 1933 (The day Hiter succeeded in destroying Germany"s democracy)
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/01/hitler-germany-constitution-authoritarianism/681233/
The Roberts SCOTUS has given them permission to gerrymander *Congressional* districts at their pleasure. With 9 states still heavily gerrymandered GOP, it is the sole reason the House is not in Dem hands right now.
Right now we're tracking the path of the semi-democracies Poland and Hungary. The GOP will continue to allow elections, because they believe that their current advantages with gerrymandering, Dem voter suppression, FOX News/RW Media propaganda, etc. will give them perpetual minority rule. And make them overconfident.
If the 18-30 year old voters can be persuaded to actually get out and vote, we'll get our country back.
He already has destroyed our democracy. He will try to cling to power until he dies. Usually, when an autocrat gets this much power it takes blood in the streets to get rid of him. He has zero respect for democracy or truth.
When a Russian Mafioso laid down $6 Million for five units in Trump Tower in the mid/80’s, Drump has been singing whichever song the Russians wish to hear. Does anyone have Real Estate “transaction numbers” between Russian oligarchs and Transaction Trump over the last 45 years? Does it qualify for money laundering when a parcel is listed for sale at $1 million and sells for $2 million??
I disagree. Impeachment efforts would be a distraction and a waste of time. Given that Republicans control both champers of Congress, and the fact that virtually no Republican currently in office is willing to stand up to Trump, our efforts are far better channeled into other ways of fighting him and his agenda.
Actually, the Felon showed his true colors in his first administration when he stood with Putin in Helsinki against the Felon's own intelligence services, and when he refused to have notes taken in discussions with Putin.