Thank you for putting the blame where it belongs. I watch newscasters talk about the rise in political violence and wonder why. Well, we know exactly why. You just said the answer out loud that others haven’t.
And we also know which side is engaging in political violence, in spite of newscasters who wring their hands over "the rise of political violence," as if it is on both sides.
Much of the media attempts to sane-wash Trumpism as the new normal. That just isn't so, and is an extension of the "alternate facts" that the cult thrives upon. Thanks indeed for putting the focus on the real culprit. The MSM is cheating us out of the truth to save themselves.
Right on, Jen! MAGA has always been ready to violently attack anyone who doesn’t kowtow to their dear leader. It’s mind boggling that so many Americans can be convinced that the Republican Party is anything but a rogue organization made up of sycophantic thugs ready to do the violent bidding of dear leader. What is astonishing is that regular folks think so highly of the criminal who has hijacked the once venerable party.
It is no longer the Republican Party and for "truth in advertising" shouldn't be called so any more. It is the party of Trump, the party of MAGA,. It bears no resemblance to the party that brought us Lincoln and Eisenhower.
That's why so many congress members and senators immediately jumped to blame Sen. Alex Padilla for daring to ask a question at a press conference by the DHS secretary. The senator dared to question the regime, he 'deserved what he got.'
Like you, Chris, I'm astounded at how many seemingly normal people believe every word that comes out that criminal's mouth, even when they can objectively see how it contradicts reality. That's a cult marker.
Yes. This is a choice. I understand that people who consume a daily diet of Fox News are getting highly, highly partisan nes, but they can change the channel.
Anyone with a laptop, smartphone, TV has access to a wide variety of news websites.
The "once venerable party" has not been venerable for a very long time. To my knowledge, the last venerable republican president was Theodore Roosevelt.
I live 40 miles north of Boston, and there were Trump lawn signs all over. Regular people who live in the same town as I do vote Republican no matter what…so yes scores of what we would consider normal people around the northeast voted for him….go figure
I am even more concerned about the intention to target Blue states and Blue cities. This is a blatant attempt to suppress votes to make sure that the Dear Leader or a surrogate will stay in power. if he is able to deploy his militias or this military and block polls, how will we be able to counter this? The president has far too much power. Blame John Robert’s and Mitch McConnell.
Consider Congressional Republicans in blue states --Trump's babies with the bathwater.
Trump's reconciliation bill is in trouble. Pressure Congressional Republicans.
AI
Areas of Dissent and Opposition:
Trump's Agenda and Policies:
Budget and Spending: Some hard-line Republicans have expressed dissent regarding Trump's "big beautiful bill," arguing it doesn't go far enough in cutting spending, particularly in areas like Medicaid. For example, Rep. Andy Harris chairs the House Freedom Caucus and supports deeper cuts to Medicaid spending. There's also disagreement over elements like the Salt deduction cap.
Deportation Push: Some GOP lawmakers are warning against the aggressive push for deportations, particularly concerning workers and long-term residents. According to Axios, Republicans are concerned about deportations that go too far.
Tariffs and Trade: Republican dissent has also been voiced against Trump's use of tariffs, with concerns about their potential negative economic impacts. Newsweek lists several Republicans who have expressed concern about Trump's tariffs.
Trump's Actions and Approach:
"Crackdown on Dissent": Some have criticized what they perceive as a crackdown on dissent by the Trump administration. The Atlantic reports on actions like charging Rep. LaMonica McIver, suggesting they test the boundaries of acceptable responses to dissent.
Use of Executive Authority: There are concerns regarding Trump's potential abuse of executive authority, including in areas like surveillance and freedom of the press. The ACLU warns about the potential for Trump to use expanded surveillance powers against political opponents.
Challenges to Democratic Norms: Some Republicans have voiced concerns about Trump's disregard for democratic norms and his attempts to pressure lawmakers.
Examples of Dissenting Voices:
Rep. Thomas Massie: A long-time critic of Trump on issues like spending and surveillance, Massie has survived primary challenges despite his dissent. NBC News details Massie's history of opposing Trump on key votes.
Rep. Mike Lawler: Expressed opposition to the "big beautiful bill" in its current form.
Rep. Chip Roy: A key holdout on the budget, questioning whether promises regarding the Senate plan would materialize.
Rep. Mark Amodei: Opposes the administration's plans to claw back funding for public media.
Sen. Rand Paul: A vocal critic of Trump's spending policies, including the military parade, and has opposed the tax and domestic policy bill due to debt concerns. Newsweek highlights Paul's concerns about Trump's tariffs.
26 Republican senators and more House members voted to fund Ukraine. The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 (S. 1241/H.R. 2548) is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Senate and House of Representatives aimed at increasing sanctions against Russia in response to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The Senate version, introduced by Senators Graham and Blumenthal, has gained significant bipartisan support. The bill proposes a comprehensive sanctions and tariff regime targeting Russia and those who support its energy sector. 80 cosponsors.
Daniel, great advice and everyone in the position to have one of those Republicans in their slate of representatives, no matter how mostly the position, needs to do exactly what you say.
Mayor Karen Bass of L.A. was on The Jim Acosta Show yesterday, and she warned that these provocations by Trump are a trap and warned people, "DON'T TAKE THE BAIT!"
I am a member of a website that is basically celeb gossip, tittle tattle.
Some members do occasionally post political comments, which I scroll past.
This morning I found one which said thr democrats/liberals are "commies lite".
I replied, stating that I am a Democrat, and that I'm not a communist. I got a response which said that we'll, that means you're more vulnerable to Marxist, Socialist, Communist ideas.
I cite this as an example of how thoroughly rightwing ideas have permeated society.
It's hard to know. I do think that a,lot of Americans are both well educated and can be misled by cynical politicians who throw "Marxist, Communist, Socialism " around whenever a subject like universal health-care or raising the minimum wage comes up.
Very disappointed in ABC’s national coverage of Saturday events. In a display of disgraceful cowardice, the reporter greatly overplayed the heinous show of junta force in DC, while seriously underplaying the physical opposition across the country.
Rather than report that MILLIONS of Americans peacefully protested in more than 2,200 places, they used the word “thousands” in the chyron while showing video of 3 — yes THREE — disturbances. NO aerial images exposing the tiny crowd in DC. Just shuffling soldiers passing the gaudy viewing platform and tight shots of citizens.
This intentional imbalance led to a FALSE both-sides report that does our country a grave and dangerous disservice. It appears the media brass are missing the truth here.
How do we open their eyes and minds? Any realistic suggestions are welcome and will be acted upon.
Could not agree more. Coverage of No Kings was muted on almost all networks. Fox predictably focused on LA violence. Hopefully the viral sharing of photos and videos will raise awareness of the scope of No Kings protests. Love the idea of a July 4 follow-up with an “each one bring one” request - let’s see 10 million next time!
And Mike Lee. What can one decently say about a man from whom all decency seems to have fled? It's beyond comprehension to most of us. But this Minnesotan says it extremely well:
If Mike Lee had the slightest shred of decency, he would be leaving Washington today as a former senator. As offensive as he has been, his latest remarks on the Minnesota events will be forever his downfall. Time for Utahns to dump him.
Mike Lee is a performative mormon in the way most MAGAs are performative christians. They think that wearing their religion on their sleeves gives them license to do or say any despicable thing they please. And when they're challenged, immediately play the religion card.
Your former colleague, Philip Bump of the Washington Post, wrote an article yesterday that included a chart showing that right-wing extremists are responsible for most extremist-related murders over the last decade.
It's a fact worth noting in our current Orwellian nightmare.
While this is, overall, an accurate assessment, Rubin makes a common mistake: she ties the violence and incitement to Donald Trump, and almost exclusively to him.
There's no doubt that he is inciting violence, but implying that Trump is the problem distracts from the reality: The entire political party that calls itself "Republican" now embraces fascist, authoritarian rule. It's not Trump, it's every elected official who calls themselves "Republican."
If Donald Trump dies tomorrow, the violence and incitement will not stop. It will get worse. JD Vance, Stephen Miller, Mike Johnson, and the rest of the fascist regime will operate unfettered by flip-flopping Truth Social posts.
My recommendation is for everyone opposed to the regime to stop using Trump's name. Stop using the words "Republican" or "conservative" to describe these people.
They should only ever be referred to as "the fascist party," or "the authoritarians," or "the dictators." Trump should be called "the dictator" or "the fascist in the White House."
Focusing on Trump can be useful in the immediate term, but it will not be enough to preserve our Republic. We must tar every MAGA supporter with the appropriate, accurate monikers: they are all fascist authoritarians committed to the destruction of the United States Constitutional Republic.
You make an excellent point. Trump is the symptom manifestation of a national disease. Treating the symptom alone is not enough to rid us of this ailment.
"If that sounds like the death knell of democracy, it is. Thankfully, millions of people peacefully demonstrated on Saturday that they know what the First Amendment allows, and do not intend to let Trump get away with inflicting violence on our Constitution or brutalizing fellow Americans."
Thank you for continued excellent journalism and analysis. I would prefer substituting "Republicans" for "Trump" since it is the Republican party that is responsible for all that Trump says and does. Why not hold him them accountable in every sentence? Now it's time for the resistance to transform itself from one that attends rallies (as useful as they may be) and become a force for political transformation on the state and federal levels. We need all these enthusiastic people to do the dirty work of winning elections. Contributions, phone banking, texting, poscards and so much more. I hope all readers will join one of the many activist groups and dedicate some time in helping to remove Republicans from power. Protests alone will not get the job done.
What was the Republican Party is now a name for something that is no more. The party has been hijacked and transformed. Former Republican presidents, their policies, and ideas would no longer be welcome today.
Spot on, but we are going to fight this too and prevail.
In Minnesota Twin Cities, 75,000 people came out for No Kings Day despite the danger and despite official calls (understandable) to cancel the protest. people came anyway to stand up to the terror. They wanted to honor the dead by not giving in. And for once the US attorney stood up and did his job in decrying the violence.
In the Senate, there is personal backlash against Mike Lee and his staff. We hope that the people of Utah stand up for it.
In Santa Monica CA the persistent message on Saturday is that Stephen Miller will never be welcome again.
Yesterday in Virginia, I wrote to my deplorable governor, as I believe many others are doing, for calling out the National Guard as he conflated our peaceful protest with his imagined violent mobs. And I have not heard him (or the “t Governor running for governor) say anything about the violence in Culpepper VA.
Proud boys got arrested in some parts of the country and silenced with tubas elsewhere.
The GOP is losing the room. They just do not know it yet.
Jennifer --- thanks again --- of course it is trump inciting violence. He is a depraved, sadistic and cruel excuse for a human being. On my poster for No Kings day I had the '3 Cs' CRUEL,
CORRUPT, CRIMINAL. Of course all the republicans in congress are no better --- they are the 'unindicted' co-conspirators. And - as usual, mainstream media pays little attention. The times headline about 'violence being the new norm' was irresponsible. once again. It should have been "Trumps push for violence is dangerous" For us, it's a slow, long slog He is a psychopath (as a psychiatrist I use the term correctly) who is not bound by any rules - despite all his losses in the courts.
Hard to believe he and his coterie of treacherous minions can have this much hate for people in general, our Constitution, our Democracy, our Country. There can be no backing down, acquiescing to such bile and venom. Everyone, stay peaceful and safe. 🙏🏻🥰
When Americans are slapped upside the head with the full,force of the Big Ugly Bill and its draconian attacks on the middle and working classes and its savaging of the poor, and when everyday life is disrupted because an entire layer of industrious workers has been driven underground or away because of stupid threats and soulless racism/xenophobia….the violence and incitement won’t seem so exciting. At this time the right is giddy over Trump’s excesses….when they’re personally affected it will be an entirely different story.
That is the hope of a rational person. At this point, we need to understand that the motivation of a cult is rarely so. Members make decisions based upon what they are told regardless of the facts, and then vote against their interests. It's been happening for years.
Voting against one’s own interests and landing in the “finding out” stage of FAFO are two different things. Years of effing around will make the finding out sweeter for observers…..sadly all our interests will be affected as well……
The total lack of conscience and decency on the part of the rethugs is nothing short of stunning. I participated in the Saturday protest in little Hyannis, MA, where in a town of 12,000 over 3,000 people showed up to protest. On Cape Cod, there were two other protests, 1,600 in one and 2,000 in the other. But to what avail? Are we making any impact? The disgusting recasting of the Minnesota tragedy as manufactured by the left is swirling like excrement in a fan on social media and coming out of rethugs' like Mike Lee's mouth.
Yes we are making a difference. The followup call last niht had 60,000 people on Zoom and untold numbers on social media live stream. We are turning June 14 into a movement. Go to Nokings.org to find lots of next steps and stay involved.
I think it’s important also, after reading HCR this morning and reports of his failing and frailty at the G7, to continue to shine a LOT of light on Stephen Miller and Russell Vought. Trump isn’t running this country, they are. More light!
Trump twists words and actions that are freedoms of speech by the first amendment in order to provoke disorder and violence. He is clearly going after dissenters. On News Nation last night with Chris Cuomo, who has a call in program at the conclusion of his program he had a caller ask why there was so much political violence. Cuomo’s response was because we have allowed it and not held people accountable to what they do. His further response was not “to feed it but to fight it” and he was referring to No Kings Day on Saturday. Cuomo is right. Political violence should never be tolerated. What they did to Alex Padilla in that press conference amounts to a form of political violence. As per Harry Littman’s podcast, being wrestled to the ground and handcuffed is by definition an arrest. No way no how should this ever be tolerated. Jen is absolutely correct in her summation it is Donald Trump who is provoking political violence and stoking fear, anger and hatred towards immigrant communities.
Thank you for putting the blame where it belongs. I watch newscasters talk about the rise in political violence and wonder why. Well, we know exactly why. You just said the answer out loud that others haven’t.
And we also know which side is engaging in political violence, in spite of newscasters who wring their hands over "the rise of political violence," as if it is on both sides.
and it is violence promoted by trump, Republicans and Project 2025
Much of the media attempts to sane-wash Trumpism as the new normal. That just isn't so, and is an extension of the "alternate facts" that the cult thrives upon. Thanks indeed for putting the focus on the real culprit. The MSM is cheating us out of the truth to save themselves.
There is no more "MSM." It stopped existing during Trump 1.0 and has turned to mostly billionaire media during last year's presidential campaign.
That is what the MSM is now. Its control just changed. Some is corporate owned, some billionaire. The agenda is less to inform and more to inflame.
The analysis of Trump is accurate. The question then is he will be president for more than three years from today. How to save the country? Any idea?
Right on, Jen! MAGA has always been ready to violently attack anyone who doesn’t kowtow to their dear leader. It’s mind boggling that so many Americans can be convinced that the Republican Party is anything but a rogue organization made up of sycophantic thugs ready to do the violent bidding of dear leader. What is astonishing is that regular folks think so highly of the criminal who has hijacked the once venerable party.
It is no longer the Republican Party and for "truth in advertising" shouldn't be called so any more. It is the party of Trump, the party of MAGA,. It bears no resemblance to the party that brought us Lincoln and Eisenhower.
That's why so many congress members and senators immediately jumped to blame Sen. Alex Padilla for daring to ask a question at a press conference by the DHS secretary. The senator dared to question the regime, he 'deserved what he got.'
Like you, Chris, I'm astounded at how many seemingly normal people believe every word that comes out that criminal's mouth, even when they can objectively see how it contradicts reality. That's a cult marker.
They are propagandized.
They chose to join a cult.
It starts with 'selection bias' - only wanting to listen to news which agrees with your worldview. From there it slides into propagandized.
Exactly. But the operative word there is 'selection.' It was a choice. From the beginning.
I'm dot disagreeing with you.
Your point is well taken, Stephen. It always starts with a small, seemingly innocuous step, like deciding what you consider reliable news.
Not…
Faux News: the scourge of all mankind. Source of so much of the propaganda…
Yes. This is a choice. I understand that people who consume a daily diet of Fox News are getting highly, highly partisan nes, but they can change the channel.
Anyone with a laptop, smartphone, TV has access to a wide variety of news websites.
There really is NO "Republican Party" left. It is ONLY the "Trump Party" and really the "Trump Cult of Cowards." IMO, of course.
The "once venerable party" has not been venerable for a very long time. To my knowledge, the last venerable republican president was Theodore Roosevelt.
“Regular folks”? I don’t know any who approve of tRump. But then again, I do live in Northern California…
I live 40 miles north of Boston, and there were Trump lawn signs all over. Regular people who live in the same town as I do vote Republican no matter what…so yes scores of what we would consider normal people around the northeast voted for him….go figure
I am even more concerned about the intention to target Blue states and Blue cities. This is a blatant attempt to suppress votes to make sure that the Dear Leader or a surrogate will stay in power. if he is able to deploy his militias or this military and block polls, how will we be able to counter this? The president has far too much power. Blame John Robert’s and Mitch McConnell.
Consider Congressional Republicans in blue states --Trump's babies with the bathwater.
Trump's reconciliation bill is in trouble. Pressure Congressional Republicans.
AI
Areas of Dissent and Opposition:
Trump's Agenda and Policies:
Budget and Spending: Some hard-line Republicans have expressed dissent regarding Trump's "big beautiful bill," arguing it doesn't go far enough in cutting spending, particularly in areas like Medicaid. For example, Rep. Andy Harris chairs the House Freedom Caucus and supports deeper cuts to Medicaid spending. There's also disagreement over elements like the Salt deduction cap.
Deportation Push: Some GOP lawmakers are warning against the aggressive push for deportations, particularly concerning workers and long-term residents. According to Axios, Republicans are concerned about deportations that go too far.
Tariffs and Trade: Republican dissent has also been voiced against Trump's use of tariffs, with concerns about their potential negative economic impacts. Newsweek lists several Republicans who have expressed concern about Trump's tariffs.
Trump's Actions and Approach:
"Crackdown on Dissent": Some have criticized what they perceive as a crackdown on dissent by the Trump administration. The Atlantic reports on actions like charging Rep. LaMonica McIver, suggesting they test the boundaries of acceptable responses to dissent.
Use of Executive Authority: There are concerns regarding Trump's potential abuse of executive authority, including in areas like surveillance and freedom of the press. The ACLU warns about the potential for Trump to use expanded surveillance powers against political opponents.
Challenges to Democratic Norms: Some Republicans have voiced concerns about Trump's disregard for democratic norms and his attempts to pressure lawmakers.
Examples of Dissenting Voices:
Rep. Thomas Massie: A long-time critic of Trump on issues like spending and surveillance, Massie has survived primary challenges despite his dissent. NBC News details Massie's history of opposing Trump on key votes.
Rep. Mike Lawler: Expressed opposition to the "big beautiful bill" in its current form.
Rep. Chip Roy: A key holdout on the budget, questioning whether promises regarding the Senate plan would materialize.
Rep. Mark Amodei: Opposes the administration's plans to claw back funding for public media.
Sen. Rand Paul: A vocal critic of Trump's spending policies, including the military parade, and has opposed the tax and domestic policy bill due to debt concerns. Newsweek highlights Paul's concerns about Trump's tariffs.
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Hoping that Reps Don Bacon, Mike Turner and others would come forward re Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/08/us/politics/breaking-with-trump-bacon-says-he-wont-follow-his-party-off-the-cliff.html
26 Republican senators and more House members voted to fund Ukraine. The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 (S. 1241/H.R. 2548) is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Senate and House of Representatives aimed at increasing sanctions against Russia in response to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The Senate version, introduced by Senators Graham and Blumenthal, has gained significant bipartisan support. The bill proposes a comprehensive sanctions and tariff regime targeting Russia and those who support its energy sector. 80 cosponsors.
Daniel, great advice and everyone in the position to have one of those Republicans in their slate of representatives, no matter how mostly the position, needs to do exactly what you say.
Mayor Karen Bass of L.A. was on The Jim Acosta Show yesterday, and she warned that these provocations by Trump are a trap and warned people, "DON'T TAKE THE BAIT!"
I am a member of a website that is basically celeb gossip, tittle tattle.
Some members do occasionally post political comments, which I scroll past.
This morning I found one which said thr democrats/liberals are "commies lite".
I replied, stating that I am a Democrat, and that I'm not a communist. I got a response which said that we'll, that means you're more vulnerable to Marxist, Socialist, Communist ideas.
I cite this as an example of how thoroughly rightwing ideas have permeated society.
I wonder if those commentators actually know what a Marxist, Socialist or Communist is and the difference between them ...
It's hard to know. I do think that a,lot of Americans are both well educated and can be misled by cynical politicians who throw "Marxist, Communist, Socialism " around whenever a subject like universal health-care or raising the minimum wage comes up.
Very disappointed in ABC’s national coverage of Saturday events. In a display of disgraceful cowardice, the reporter greatly overplayed the heinous show of junta force in DC, while seriously underplaying the physical opposition across the country.
Rather than report that MILLIONS of Americans peacefully protested in more than 2,200 places, they used the word “thousands” in the chyron while showing video of 3 — yes THREE — disturbances. NO aerial images exposing the tiny crowd in DC. Just shuffling soldiers passing the gaudy viewing platform and tight shots of citizens.
This intentional imbalance led to a FALSE both-sides report that does our country a grave and dangerous disservice. It appears the media brass are missing the truth here.
How do we open their eyes and minds? Any realistic suggestions are welcome and will be acted upon.
Could not agree more. Coverage of No Kings was muted on almost all networks. Fox predictably focused on LA violence. Hopefully the viral sharing of photos and videos will raise awareness of the scope of No Kings protests. Love the idea of a July 4 follow-up with an “each one bring one” request - let’s see 10 million next time!
And in the print news. On-line NYT has ZERO coverage of NO KINGS DAY. Despicable them.
It’s ABC. The weenydom is strong with them.
Marc Elias wrote about how both-sides-ism (my words) is killing Democracy! Enough said!!
And Mike Lee. What can one decently say about a man from whom all decency seems to have fled? It's beyond comprehension to most of us. But this Minnesotan says it extremely well:
https://open.substack.com/pub/charliesykes/p/have-you-absolutely-no-conscience?r=f38fk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
If Mike Lee had the slightest shred of decency, he would be leaving Washington today as a former senator. As offensive as he has been, his latest remarks on the Minnesota events will be forever his downfall. Time for Utahns to dump him.
but alas-no decency in this admin-NONE of them have enough morals or integrity to resign
Mike Lee is a performative mormon in the way most MAGAs are performative christians. They think that wearing their religion on their sleeves gives them license to do or say any despicable thing they please. And when they're challenged, immediately play the religion card.
1-2-3 censor Sen. Lee. https://www.ethics.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contacting-the-committee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT_Yvpt2Jjw
Your former colleague, Philip Bump of the Washington Post, wrote an article yesterday that included a chart showing that right-wing extremists are responsible for most extremist-related murders over the last decade.
It's a fact worth noting in our current Orwellian nightmare.
While this is, overall, an accurate assessment, Rubin makes a common mistake: she ties the violence and incitement to Donald Trump, and almost exclusively to him.
There's no doubt that he is inciting violence, but implying that Trump is the problem distracts from the reality: The entire political party that calls itself "Republican" now embraces fascist, authoritarian rule. It's not Trump, it's every elected official who calls themselves "Republican."
If Donald Trump dies tomorrow, the violence and incitement will not stop. It will get worse. JD Vance, Stephen Miller, Mike Johnson, and the rest of the fascist regime will operate unfettered by flip-flopping Truth Social posts.
My recommendation is for everyone opposed to the regime to stop using Trump's name. Stop using the words "Republican" or "conservative" to describe these people.
They should only ever be referred to as "the fascist party," or "the authoritarians," or "the dictators." Trump should be called "the dictator" or "the fascist in the White House."
Focusing on Trump can be useful in the immediate term, but it will not be enough to preserve our Republic. We must tar every MAGA supporter with the appropriate, accurate monikers: they are all fascist authoritarians committed to the destruction of the United States Constitutional Republic.
You make an excellent point. Trump is the symptom manifestation of a national disease. Treating the symptom alone is not enough to rid us of this ailment.
"If that sounds like the death knell of democracy, it is. Thankfully, millions of people peacefully demonstrated on Saturday that they know what the First Amendment allows, and do not intend to let Trump get away with inflicting violence on our Constitution or brutalizing fellow Americans."
Thank you for continued excellent journalism and analysis. I would prefer substituting "Republicans" for "Trump" since it is the Republican party that is responsible for all that Trump says and does. Why not hold him them accountable in every sentence? Now it's time for the resistance to transform itself from one that attends rallies (as useful as they may be) and become a force for political transformation on the state and federal levels. We need all these enthusiastic people to do the dirty work of winning elections. Contributions, phone banking, texting, poscards and so much more. I hope all readers will join one of the many activist groups and dedicate some time in helping to remove Republicans from power. Protests alone will not get the job done.
What was the Republican Party is now a name for something that is no more. The party has been hijacked and transformed. Former Republican presidents, their policies, and ideas would no longer be welcome today.
Spot on, but we are going to fight this too and prevail.
In Minnesota Twin Cities, 75,000 people came out for No Kings Day despite the danger and despite official calls (understandable) to cancel the protest. people came anyway to stand up to the terror. They wanted to honor the dead by not giving in. And for once the US attorney stood up and did his job in decrying the violence.
In the Senate, there is personal backlash against Mike Lee and his staff. We hope that the people of Utah stand up for it.
In Santa Monica CA the persistent message on Saturday is that Stephen Miller will never be welcome again.
Yesterday in Virginia, I wrote to my deplorable governor, as I believe many others are doing, for calling out the National Guard as he conflated our peaceful protest with his imagined violent mobs. And I have not heard him (or the “t Governor running for governor) say anything about the violence in Culpepper VA.
Proud boys got arrested in some parts of the country and silenced with tubas elsewhere.
The GOP is losing the room. They just do not know it yet.
Jennifer --- thanks again --- of course it is trump inciting violence. He is a depraved, sadistic and cruel excuse for a human being. On my poster for No Kings day I had the '3 Cs' CRUEL,
CORRUPT, CRIMINAL. Of course all the republicans in congress are no better --- they are the 'unindicted' co-conspirators. And - as usual, mainstream media pays little attention. The times headline about 'violence being the new norm' was irresponsible. once again. It should have been "Trumps push for violence is dangerous" For us, it's a slow, long slog He is a psychopath (as a psychiatrist I use the term correctly) who is not bound by any rules - despite all his losses in the courts.
Hard to believe he and his coterie of treacherous minions can have this much hate for people in general, our Constitution, our Democracy, our Country. There can be no backing down, acquiescing to such bile and venom. Everyone, stay peaceful and safe. 🙏🏻🥰
When Americans are slapped upside the head with the full,force of the Big Ugly Bill and its draconian attacks on the middle and working classes and its savaging of the poor, and when everyday life is disrupted because an entire layer of industrious workers has been driven underground or away because of stupid threats and soulless racism/xenophobia….the violence and incitement won’t seem so exciting. At this time the right is giddy over Trump’s excesses….when they’re personally affected it will be an entirely different story.
That is the hope of a rational person. At this point, we need to understand that the motivation of a cult is rarely so. Members make decisions based upon what they are told regardless of the facts, and then vote against their interests. It's been happening for years.
Voting against one’s own interests and landing in the “finding out” stage of FAFO are two different things. Years of effing around will make the finding out sweeter for observers…..sadly all our interests will be affected as well……
The total lack of conscience and decency on the part of the rethugs is nothing short of stunning. I participated in the Saturday protest in little Hyannis, MA, where in a town of 12,000 over 3,000 people showed up to protest. On Cape Cod, there were two other protests, 1,600 in one and 2,000 in the other. But to what avail? Are we making any impact? The disgusting recasting of the Minnesota tragedy as manufactured by the left is swirling like excrement in a fan on social media and coming out of rethugs' like Mike Lee's mouth.
Yes we are making a difference. The followup call last niht had 60,000 people on Zoom and untold numbers on social media live stream. We are turning June 14 into a movement. Go to Nokings.org to find lots of next steps and stay involved.
I think it’s important also, after reading HCR this morning and reports of his failing and frailty at the G7, to continue to shine a LOT of light on Stephen Miller and Russell Vought. Trump isn’t running this country, they are. More light!
Could not have expressed it better myself. Thanks Jen
Trump twists words and actions that are freedoms of speech by the first amendment in order to provoke disorder and violence. He is clearly going after dissenters. On News Nation last night with Chris Cuomo, who has a call in program at the conclusion of his program he had a caller ask why there was so much political violence. Cuomo’s response was because we have allowed it and not held people accountable to what they do. His further response was not “to feed it but to fight it” and he was referring to No Kings Day on Saturday. Cuomo is right. Political violence should never be tolerated. What they did to Alex Padilla in that press conference amounts to a form of political violence. As per Harry Littman’s podcast, being wrestled to the ground and handcuffed is by definition an arrest. No way no how should this ever be tolerated. Jen is absolutely correct in her summation it is Donald Trump who is provoking political violence and stoking fear, anger and hatred towards immigrant communities.