I don’t t like statements that begin with “I don’t want to live…” but I can’t say I disagree with anything you said. And that is painful. I can only hope that what we are going through now will boomerang into a more evolved, more aware country, kinder and more community oriented people as a result of this depth of wrongdoing.
The one thing I will say about Hegseth's horrible plan is that it brings the barbarity of the whole practice to the fore. Historically, state executions have happened behind multiple layers of secrecy and anonymity, which has allowed most of America to pretend they don't happen.
Yeah, it's sort of like lifting the trash can in your kitchen and seeing a hoard of roaches. Once you've seen them, you can't pretend they're not there. Are you glad you lifted the trash can or not? But either way, the roaches demand to be dealt with.
We were better than this before we became a fascist state. Trump stated often that “only I can do this “. This is one of the rare true statements he has made! He’s taken over the entire government
We wouldn't have become a "fascist state" (which we aren't -- yet) if we were really "better than this." We've been headed in this direction since the white backlash to the civil rights advances of the mid-1960s got underway. By the time Reagan came along, it was out in the open, for those willing to look. Which too many of us weren't.
I do not believe in the death penalty. These so called "Christians" are the least Christian people on earth. You do not have to be Christian to be a good person, you just need to be an empathetic person. Donald Rump and Pete Hegseth along with the rest of the cabinet should personally experience some of the sh*t they force on others. I am hoping that it is not too late for our country.
That’s my fear.. that It may be too late for the country to turn this around. I will still never understand why Trump was reelected after all he did his first term.. The insurrection and now we know other politicians were involved in that plan as well. The insurrection alone was reason enough - to not vote for him and his regime. They are traitors and have all committed treason.. Dumb and clueless Americans who voted him back in without bothering to research and think about what kind of people he and his buddies really are .. especially since they told us all - the plan in the document published book they have been writing for years. Project 2025. They hid nothing and have accomplished most of their plan. .. Trump showed us who he is - not only during his first term but all his life. Lying cheating racist immoral lowlife - a man without a conscience who is nothing but a scumbag - who likes to hurt people because they don’t have white skin is the group of people running our government - who think nothing of cruelty and inhumanity directed at other human beings.
This should not have happened … All of you magas who are still clapping for evil when he tells you his lies and brazenly speaks his hated - you are the people of our country who will be hurt the most… Unless of course you are one of the corrupt billionaires. - who also don’t give a dam about you and your family. That includes our majority Supreme Court - some of whom who are also members of the Heritage foundation - who wrote Project 2025 and agree with Christian nationalism which can be
Categorized as a fake religion because of their hatred ..
I hope you all enjoy watching the tyrants Public execution. Think about who these evil people may come for in the future. it could be you - for whatever reason they decide you don’t belong here in our country. Vote Blue — to get some sanity back into our country.. The Republican Party who many of our parents and grandparents supported - no longer exists.. Don’t let this group - continue with the cruelty and inhumanity.. Vote for our democracy… vote for our country - Dictatorship is sitting on your door step. Don’t let it in.. No one is coming to save us. It’s up to us - We the people to band together and fight this..The power of the people is all we got.. We are too smart to accept this.. and allow them to divide us any longer. Register to vote.. Get to the polls if you can… Ask yourself why do they have armed guards at the ballot boxes right now on this day? - What is their purpose to be there.. ? -🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Mike: Whether or not this man is a monster is irrelevant. It’s about who WE are, not who he is or what he deserves. Thanks for ranting on this! Love, Susan
This is key. Other nations know that a large portion of our voters would just gladly stick another fascist murderer into power next chance they get, and that's an America problem.
This one hit me particularly hard as well. Especially seeing comments in defense of the live feed on social media. I spent a lot of time with the article I published, sorting through those feelings and pressing them up against history and fact. Thank you for keeping this front and center. We cannot become numb and complacent.
Or any executions. I want to live in a country that addresses the causes of violent crime, including the easy availability of guns that shoot multiple rounds in one second. But also the systemic racism and the poverty that results from an absurdly low minimum wage.
The malignant depravity coming from Hegseth should make him a priority to impeach and remove in January. Guilt trip and shame Republicans in the Senate, whatever it takes. This horrible, unqualified, conscienceless man has already ruined our military probably for generations. It was once a place where people without innate privilege could go to be judged exclusively on their skills and achievements. Now it's become affirmative action for straight white "Christian" men. And another thing; Hegseth pretending he's some sort of superior "Christian" makes a mockery of those saints among us who have fed the hungry, clothed the naked, comforted the sick and welcomed the stranger.
I am so horrified by this action taking us back to a more primitive place in our history that I want Hegseth gone as soon as possible and everyone who supported him (Hey Trump ...) disgraced.
I don’t either, man.
I DON’T WANT MY COUNTRY TO HAVE PUBLIC EXECUTIONS.
TOO LATE:
But public executions have happened.
Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
NEVER FORGET.
Will there ever be justice and acccountability for those murders?
He has been tried, found guilty and sentenced to death.
All in 8 seconds on a sidewalk
The guys who killed Alex Pretti and Renee Good? I don't think so.
I am adding Lorenzo Salgado Arauyo, Joan Sebastian Guerrero, and Oscar Bergal to that List.
I agree with what you say, I just found it an odd precedent for Trump&Hegseth who’ve actually committed treason.
I don't, either. This makes me sick.
I don’t t like statements that begin with “I don’t want to live…” but I can’t say I disagree with anything you said. And that is painful. I can only hope that what we are going through now will boomerang into a more evolved, more aware country, kinder and more community oriented people as a result of this depth of wrongdoing.
Yes! That is the hope...
The one thing I will say about Hegseth's horrible plan is that it brings the barbarity of the whole practice to the fore. Historically, state executions have happened behind multiple layers of secrecy and anonymity, which has allowed most of America to pretend they don't happen.
I agree with this, but it is such a barbaric idea. Makes me sick to my stomach.
Yeah, it's sort of like lifting the trash can in your kitchen and seeing a hoard of roaches. Once you've seen them, you can't pretend they're not there. Are you glad you lifted the trash can or not? But either way, the roaches demand to be dealt with.
💯
We were better than this before we became a fascist state. Trump stated often that “only I can do this “. This is one of the rare true statements he has made! He’s taken over the entire government
I think we have always been fascist but under a veneer of deniability to keep a comfort level going
We wouldn't have become a "fascist state" (which we aren't -- yet) if we were really "better than this." We've been headed in this direction since the white backlash to the civil rights advances of the mid-1960s got underway. By the time Reagan came along, it was out in the open, for those willing to look. Which too many of us weren't.
I do not believe in the death penalty. These so called "Christians" are the least Christian people on earth. You do not have to be Christian to be a good person, you just need to be an empathetic person. Donald Rump and Pete Hegseth along with the rest of the cabinet should personally experience some of the sh*t they force on others. I am hoping that it is not too late for our country.
That’s my fear.. that It may be too late for the country to turn this around. I will still never understand why Trump was reelected after all he did his first term.. The insurrection and now we know other politicians were involved in that plan as well. The insurrection alone was reason enough - to not vote for him and his regime. They are traitors and have all committed treason.. Dumb and clueless Americans who voted him back in without bothering to research and think about what kind of people he and his buddies really are .. especially since they told us all - the plan in the document published book they have been writing for years. Project 2025. They hid nothing and have accomplished most of their plan. .. Trump showed us who he is - not only during his first term but all his life. Lying cheating racist immoral lowlife - a man without a conscience who is nothing but a scumbag - who likes to hurt people because they don’t have white skin is the group of people running our government - who think nothing of cruelty and inhumanity directed at other human beings.
This should not have happened … All of you magas who are still clapping for evil when he tells you his lies and brazenly speaks his hated - you are the people of our country who will be hurt the most… Unless of course you are one of the corrupt billionaires. - who also don’t give a dam about you and your family. That includes our majority Supreme Court - some of whom who are also members of the Heritage foundation - who wrote Project 2025 and agree with Christian nationalism which can be
Categorized as a fake religion because of their hatred ..
I hope you all enjoy watching the tyrants Public execution. Think about who these evil people may come for in the future. it could be you - for whatever reason they decide you don’t belong here in our country. Vote Blue — to get some sanity back into our country.. The Republican Party who many of our parents and grandparents supported - no longer exists.. Don’t let this group - continue with the cruelty and inhumanity.. Vote for our democracy… vote for our country - Dictatorship is sitting on your door step. Don’t let it in.. No one is coming to save us. It’s up to us - We the people to band together and fight this..The power of the people is all we got.. We are too smart to accept this.. and allow them to divide us any longer. Register to vote.. Get to the polls if you can… Ask yourself why do they have armed guards at the ballot boxes right now on this day? - What is their purpose to be there.. ? -🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Ask yourself - “who have we become ?” Impeach Hegseth 🤬
Impeach the whole lot of them.
WE NEED TO TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY!! THIS ISN'T WHAT WE STAND FOR!!!!! VOTE,VOTE,VOTE!!!!! 💙💙💙💙💙
If people cannot get off their asses, suck it up and VOTE BLUE and the hell with the purity tests I will be so, so pissed
Mike: Whether or not this man is a monster is irrelevant. It’s about who WE are, not who he is or what he deserves. Thanks for ranting on this! Love, Susan
This is key. Other nations know that a large portion of our voters would just gladly stick another fascist murderer into power next chance they get, and that's an America problem.
This one hit me particularly hard as well. Especially seeing comments in defense of the live feed on social media. I spent a lot of time with the article I published, sorting through those feelings and pressing them up against history and fact. Thank you for keeping this front and center. We cannot become numb and complacent.
https://danismart.substack.com/p/the-moment-we-were-spared?r=1c5095&utm_medium=ios
From the day it occurs and years after possibly forever our country can never argue with autocratic countries about crimes against humanity.
Or any executions. I want to live in a country that addresses the causes of violent crime, including the easy availability of guns that shoot multiple rounds in one second. But also the systemic racism and the poverty that results from an absurdly low minimum wage.
Indeed!!!! INDEED !!!
The malignant depravity coming from Hegseth should make him a priority to impeach and remove in January. Guilt trip and shame Republicans in the Senate, whatever it takes. This horrible, unqualified, conscienceless man has already ruined our military probably for generations. It was once a place where people without innate privilege could go to be judged exclusively on their skills and achievements. Now it's become affirmative action for straight white "Christian" men. And another thing; Hegseth pretending he's some sort of superior "Christian" makes a mockery of those saints among us who have fed the hungry, clothed the naked, comforted the sick and welcomed the stranger.
I am so horrified by this action taking us back to a more primitive place in our history that I want Hegseth gone as soon as possible and everyone who supported him (Hey Trump ...) disgraced.