I won’t be holding my breath on this one. The reverend spoke the words of God during her sermon. trump showed his lack of class with his demands of her and the church. I refuse to ignore this.
I think you have your pulse right on the truth of the matter .... we have seen this in History before .... but the balance to it is called Resistance...... and it will not be easy or comfortable...but the alternative is so much worse
Just watched a podcast today with Politics Girl and Mark Elias which brought me to the belief that “resistance” is sort of defensive and comes from weakness…..We are part of a MAJORITY of Americans that did NOT vote for 47. We need to “oppose” him which is considered more offensive.
I tend to be a pro-active person so this really made sense to me. 🤔
STD by insisting that he and his thugs stay in their lane!!!!
I am going to scream if I hear or read one more FALSE comparisons between Biden's efforts to protect people from persecution and the egregious pardons of criminals. Please STOP it. Focus on the clear and present danger of actions taken by the felon person in the White House who continues to pardon the most violent and dangerous criminals. THAT is the story and must be repeated again and again until selfish or unfocused people understand we have NO justice system any longer - the only people left are those who let the felon in charge continue whatever crimes he wants - including persecution of those he dislikes.
I think many people are so frustrated & worried, they are looking for anybody to blame. And Biden is an easy target, instead of the obvious one occupying (and disgracing) the White House now.
If what I read is true, his cryptocurrency earned him $50 Billion in one day. I have to ask, who has that kind of money to piss away just to own hair fuhrer? Criminals? No, they value money too much. The muskrat? He is already controlling dementia don. The Saudis?What do they need little fingers for?
That only leaves Putin. The guy's certainly a secret trillionnaire so he could easily have transferred that much dark money into the con man's bank account in a single day.
Putin knows that since felon 34 didn't instantly return the money, the orange bozo is happy to be blackmailed into doing whatever his new master wants.
Look for policies that undermine the US and help position Putin to become Supreme Leader of the USA.
Even then, the republicons will shrug it off as yesterday's news.
Call or contact your representatives frequently. They represent you so tell them you want them to do that! Join a resistance group like Indivisible or something else. There are many of them. The one's I've joined have zoom meetings and send emails about what Congress or Senate is voting on and when to contact your representatives about a specific bill to express your opinion for or against. Our reps need to know what we think. It's nice to join the Zoom meetings just to (virtually) be around so many people who share similar concerns. There may be local resistance groups in your area that meet in person.
Exactly! How do we how their feet to their fire of lies? I am emailing & when possible callling my R congress people daily & asking it this is what they stand for? Will any have the cajones to stand up ?
My despair today is at a max level. Trying to get a grip, but having difficulty with this oily slippery despicable administration. Then Faux news indicates polls that most people wanting DEI abolished. Such horrible times, and I live near the fires, compounding things.
It is always darkest before the Dawn...and Resistance is the light at the end of a dark tunnel ... I won't lie to you.....it won't be always easy or comfortable, but when you are active and moving WITH your morals and values...you WILL feel SOOOOO much better....baby steps to the Top of the Mountain .... Martin Luther King had a vision ... and the America I know...would find their Liberty and way BACK :) Baby steps and never ever give up :) :) xo
Hang in there Barbara. You aren't alone in your sadness. We need to stay strong. I'm in Northern California and feel terrible for those of you in the fire zone. Will keep you in my thoughts. Stay safe.😊
Thanks Patricia, I appreciate it. Love California. New wind and new fires today aren’t helping. This has been a very dark month on every level. I am grateful for so much support.
the despair is real, and feeling it like I do right now is scary stuff. I've been told not to postpone it, and am finding I do sometimes wake up renewed. Because pretending I'm not in despair is dishonest which takes a LOT of energy!
Have faith, Americans. It seems bad now, and it IS bad. But nothing stays static and unexpected reversals and upheavals in our favor can come. We will prevail and our democracy will prevail.
And, wait for the first "terrorist" attack whether domestic or external. We'll see the double-talking and slipping and sliding away from responsibility. We have to keep putting this in the faces of the few Republicans who still have some semblance of concern for national security.
Sadly for the United Staes, Donald J TrumpMusk does not want a non-political DOJ. He wants an entirely political DOJ subservient to his will, and Pam Bondi is just the sort of unprincipled hack to hand it to him on a platter.
If/when things go sideways with any of the cabinet nominees who will likely be confirmed, the republicans are 100% responsible for putting them in positions and therefore accountable for their incompetence. Just wait for the first security or natural disaster event. When their responses are inept and Americans suffer the consequences, we need to speak loud and clear and ask the Democrats to do the same. I watched a press conference today where a group of democrats did that in relation to pardons and other executive orders. They explained how specific orders were not good for Americans and they are doing nothing to fulfill campaign promises. They need to do more of that in very public events, and, since they represent us, we can ask them to do it.
Why is anyone surprised by any of this? I believe it was Maya Angelou who said that when someone tells you who they are, believe them. The despicable Dear Leader has been telling the world exactly who he is since he was a child. He was also a disaster as president 4 years ago. Has everyone forgotten? Brick by brick he has been building a dictatorship, choosing those who are only loyal to him, discarding those who aren't. Once this toadies are in charge of the DOJ , justice will be dead.
Every single person who now surrounds the Dear Leader is either a billionaire or zealot who will do anything for their idol. These are indeed frightening times, but if anyone had been paying the least bit of attention, they would have seen this coming.For god's sake, they even published Project 2025!!!
The American voter has to be the most gullible, ignorant, racist, blind creature on the planet.
The January 6th pardons are an abomination, a serious breech of the American social contract, and a disgrace to the democratic Rule of Law. The responsible way to handle this breech is to insist that the men and women we have delegated our voices to, our Congressional Representatives, recognize this Trumpian madness for what it is; ignorance, incompetence, and treason. Our Congressional Representatives, Republican and Democrat speak for us. Make sure they recognize their responsibility to represent us all. Flood the Zone.
Is it fair to say that, with a brazen fascist strongman now calling the shots, the rule of law is dead and buried in America – replaced by the rule of whim and the rule of vengeance and the rule of political retribution? Seems so. At least one thing is crystal clear: Pam Bondi, Kash Patel and their ilk aren't going to protect our nation's principles of justice. Even worse, the Supreme Court's MAGA Six has their backs.
Sorry, but the great DOJ let Trump get away with his crime spree to get us to this point. Seriously, Garland and co. failed us and this is the logical next step.
Yes. Garland and Biden’s decision to run for a second term have led to this. I will never forgive Biden and his enablers for it. They failed to hold Trump to account. Shameful.
Since he’s pulling out of allied programs, I wonder who will attack us first. His isolationist policies will make the world hate us, if it doesn’t already.
What might matter more would be our traditional allies no longer sharing important intelligence information with us,if they fear that Trump and his flunked will turnthat info over to bad actors, such as Putin .
If it's going to happen, it will be when the chaos gets much worse.
FYI, the US has very little cruise missile defense except for some interceptors at major air bases and an Aegis destroyer/cruiser in a few major ports and DC. If there's a mass cruise missile attack, we're wide open. The military has been aware of this for many years, but the funding for construction of a good air defense system hasn't been there. It's also a politically hot potato. We had one in the 1950s, but it became obsolete and was dismantled. So we can do it. There's no political will, apparently.
If takes money and time. Time that we potentially are short of.
Example: simultaneous missile attacks on the Gulf coast refineries would make all of the oil we have useless. Don't think our enemies haven't thought of that.
I'm not trying to scare people here, but what they're doing in DC has huge defense consequences.
I won’t be holding my breath on this one. The reverend spoke the words of God during her sermon. trump showed his lack of class with his demands of her and the church. I refuse to ignore this.
to ignore all of this would not turn out well :(
It is very challenging to remain hopeful when every new article shows that we sink further and further into a dystopian nightmare.
Like you, Dana, I am losing hope daily.And this is only day 3!
Virginia, I am sincerely having trouble comprehending it is only Day 3. I feel as if it’s been 100 years.
Bondi is a lying sack of shit, just like rest of his nominees.
I think you have your pulse right on the truth of the matter .... we have seen this in History before .... but the balance to it is called Resistance...... and it will not be easy or comfortable...but the alternative is so much worse
Just watched a podcast today with Politics Girl and Mark Elias which brought me to the belief that “resistance” is sort of defensive and comes from weakness…..We are part of a MAJORITY of Americans that did NOT vote for 47. We need to “oppose” him which is considered more offensive.
I tend to be a pro-active person so this really made sense to me. 🤔
STD by insisting that he and his thugs stay in their lane!!!!
Loyalty, not veracity nor anything else, is all that matters.
I am going to scream if I hear or read one more FALSE comparisons between Biden's efforts to protect people from persecution and the egregious pardons of criminals. Please STOP it. Focus on the clear and present danger of actions taken by the felon person in the White House who continues to pardon the most violent and dangerous criminals. THAT is the story and must be repeated again and again until selfish or unfocused people understand we have NO justice system any longer - the only people left are those who let the felon in charge continue whatever crimes he wants - including persecution of those he dislikes.
I think many people are so frustrated & worried, they are looking for anybody to blame. And Biden is an easy target, instead of the obvious one occupying (and disgracing) the White House now.
If what I read is true, his cryptocurrency earned him $50 Billion in one day. I have to ask, who has that kind of money to piss away just to own hair fuhrer? Criminals? No, they value money too much. The muskrat? He is already controlling dementia don. The Saudis?What do they need little fingers for?
That only leaves Putin. The guy's certainly a secret trillionnaire so he could easily have transferred that much dark money into the con man's bank account in a single day.
Putin knows that since felon 34 didn't instantly return the money, the orange bozo is happy to be blackmailed into doing whatever his new master wants.
Look for policies that undermine the US and help position Putin to become Supreme Leader of the USA.
Even then, the republicons will shrug it off as yesterday's news.
ooh i can hear you screaming - we all need to do that more.
This is bone chilling! How do we fight this? What are our options?
Resist, support the lawyers suing these illegal tactics, and never give in. And never obey illegal orders, ever.
Start with your version of prayer, and move to grassroots resistance. Any day, any way, that is legal.
Call or contact your representatives frequently. They represent you so tell them you want them to do that! Join a resistance group like Indivisible or something else. There are many of them. The one's I've joined have zoom meetings and send emails about what Congress or Senate is voting on and when to contact your representatives about a specific bill to express your opinion for or against. Our reps need to know what we think. It's nice to join the Zoom meetings just to (virtually) be around so many people who share similar concerns. There may be local resistance groups in your area that meet in person.
How do we find out about local groups?
Nail on the head.
Exactly! How do we how their feet to their fire of lies? I am emailing & when possible callling my R congress people daily & asking it this is what they stand for? Will any have the cajones to stand up ?
We cannot un-elect a King. The prospects for any meaningful future elections seem dim indeed.
If there are other options, I, too, would like to know them.
My despair today is at a max level. Trying to get a grip, but having difficulty with this oily slippery despicable administration. Then Faux news indicates polls that most people wanting DEI abolished. Such horrible times, and I live near the fires, compounding things.
It is always darkest before the Dawn...and Resistance is the light at the end of a dark tunnel ... I won't lie to you.....it won't be always easy or comfortable, but when you are active and moving WITH your morals and values...you WILL feel SOOOOO much better....baby steps to the Top of the Mountain .... Martin Luther King had a vision ... and the America I know...would find their Liberty and way BACK :) Baby steps and never ever give up :) :) xo
100%, correct, won’t give up, and I won’t stop speaking up. Activate don’t tolerate. Hugs and thank you.
Well said. Never, ever give up!!
Hang in there Barbara. You aren't alone in your sadness. We need to stay strong. I'm in Northern California and feel terrible for those of you in the fire zone. Will keep you in my thoughts. Stay safe.😊
Thanks Patricia, I appreciate it. Love California. New wind and new fires today aren’t helping. This has been a very dark month on every level. I am grateful for so much support.
I wish you safety from the fires as well as the saving of our country for us all.
Thank you!
It is horrible. You are right. Many agree. Hang in there!
Thank you so much, will do.
the despair is real, and feeling it like I do right now is scary stuff. I've been told not to postpone it, and am finding I do sometimes wake up renewed. Because pretending I'm not in despair is dishonest which takes a LOT of energy!
Faux News is one of the BIGGEST PROPLEMs!
Consider the source.
Have faith, Americans. It seems bad now, and it IS bad. But nothing stays static and unexpected reversals and upheavals in our favor can come. We will prevail and our democracy will prevail.
Thank you.
And, wait for the first "terrorist" attack whether domestic or external. We'll see the double-talking and slipping and sliding away from responsibility. We have to keep putting this in the faces of the few Republicans who still have some semblance of concern for national security.
Sadly for the United Staes, Donald J TrumpMusk does not want a non-political DOJ. He wants an entirely political DOJ subservient to his will, and Pam Bondi is just the sort of unprincipled hack to hand it to him on a platter.
If/when things go sideways with any of the cabinet nominees who will likely be confirmed, the republicans are 100% responsible for putting them in positions and therefore accountable for their incompetence. Just wait for the first security or natural disaster event. When their responses are inept and Americans suffer the consequences, we need to speak loud and clear and ask the Democrats to do the same. I watched a press conference today where a group of democrats did that in relation to pardons and other executive orders. They explained how specific orders were not good for Americans and they are doing nothing to fulfill campaign promises. They need to do more of that in very public events, and, since they represent us, we can ask them to do it.
I can see Cannon on SCOTUS...
Why is anyone surprised by any of this? I believe it was Maya Angelou who said that when someone tells you who they are, believe them. The despicable Dear Leader has been telling the world exactly who he is since he was a child. He was also a disaster as president 4 years ago. Has everyone forgotten? Brick by brick he has been building a dictatorship, choosing those who are only loyal to him, discarding those who aren't. Once this toadies are in charge of the DOJ , justice will be dead.
Every single person who now surrounds the Dear Leader is either a billionaire or zealot who will do anything for their idol. These are indeed frightening times, but if anyone had been paying the least bit of attention, they would have seen this coming.For god's sake, they even published Project 2025!!!
The American voter has to be the most gullible, ignorant, racist, blind creature on the planet.
That's "some" of the American voters. I cannot excuse the ignorance either. The rest of us have to fight for the next four years.
You forgot misogynist, Gloria.
The January 6th pardons are an abomination, a serious breech of the American social contract, and a disgrace to the democratic Rule of Law. The responsible way to handle this breech is to insist that the men and women we have delegated our voices to, our Congressional Representatives, recognize this Trumpian madness for what it is; ignorance, incompetence, and treason. Our Congressional Representatives, Republican and Democrat speak for us. Make sure they recognize their responsibility to represent us all. Flood the Zone.
The oligarchs don't believe in the social contract. Maggie Thatcher said as much when she quipped that "... there's no such thing as society."
I am
Is it fair to say that, with a brazen fascist strongman now calling the shots, the rule of law is dead and buried in America – replaced by the rule of whim and the rule of vengeance and the rule of political retribution? Seems so. At least one thing is crystal clear: Pam Bondi, Kash Patel and their ilk aren't going to protect our nation's principles of justice. Even worse, the Supreme Court's MAGA Six has their backs.
Sorry, but the great DOJ let Trump get away with his crime spree to get us to this point. Seriously, Garland and co. failed us and this is the logical next step.
I agree & am glad Biden did not include Garland in his pre-emptive pardons. His plodding
and overly cautious handling of the Jan.6 attack investigation got us to where we are today.
The failure of the senate to impeach FOtus34 is what got us here! Take control of the House & senate & impeach Fotus34
I hold him and McConnell responsible for DJT being allowed to run for office.
Yes. Garland and Biden’s decision to run for a second term have led to this. I will never forgive Biden and his enablers for it. They failed to hold Trump to account. Shameful.
Didn't Congress fail to hold him to account? It was literally their job.
Congress impeached but the republican Senate would not convict. That's why I think McConnell is so very culpable.
No! It was Mitch McConnell who is to blame. Trump should have been banned from office in the impeachments!
Since he’s pulling out of allied programs, I wonder who will attack us first. His isolationist policies will make the world hate us, if it doesn’t already.
What might matter more would be our traditional allies no longer sharing important intelligence information with us,if they fear that Trump and his flunked will turnthat info over to bad actors, such as Putin .
If it's going to happen, it will be when the chaos gets much worse.
FYI, the US has very little cruise missile defense except for some interceptors at major air bases and an Aegis destroyer/cruiser in a few major ports and DC. If there's a mass cruise missile attack, we're wide open. The military has been aware of this for many years, but the funding for construction of a good air defense system hasn't been there. It's also a politically hot potato. We had one in the 1950s, but it became obsolete and was dismantled. So we can do it. There's no political will, apparently.
Well, gee, shouldn't we be confident that Pete Hegseth will take care of all this? ... :-(
If takes money and time. Time that we potentially are short of.
Example: simultaneous missile attacks on the Gulf coast refineries would make all of the oil we have useless. Don't think our enemies haven't thought of that.
I'm not trying to scare people here, but what they're doing in DC has huge defense consequences.
Trump's solution?
Nominate a vacuous, drunken, abusive, misogynistic Faux "News" personality.
Horrifying, really horrifying.
These pardons are a slap in the face to each and every one of us.