Well I appreciate your wise warnings and I believe in, better safe than sorry!! Why wait until we're in a full on war before calling it the way it is, excelerating, unprovoked and dangerous for America and our Allies. Thanks Mike!
Thanks for introducing me to James Talarico..just donated to his campaign...he inspired the thought that having political parties in and of itself divide this country..do you think that this country will evolve to a party -less political system where people run their platform on values not defined by a political party...there would be no more " politics" just governance for and by the people.....just thought I'd put this thought out there
Hey, the Epstein files were released yesterday, and Putin and Netanyahu both leaped to provide distractions to help their buddy Donald. Totally predictable and totally deadly.
Getting rid of Trump could easily be a case of the cure being worse than the disease. The cleanest option is if he dies of natural causes, or his supporters invoke and execute an Article 25 removal. The former isn't up to us, and the latter requires Trump's supporters to do something that requires more courage than they have and that works against their interests. In either case, we get JD Vance, who shares Trump's dictatorial philosophy, but at least appears rational. He might be better at responding to world events, but he will also be better at consolidating his power.
Anything else would require a military coup. We cannot be rid of Trump by protesting; he is immune to them, and he has the National Guard and military to suppress them. That is the point of his military deployments. The only solution in that scenario is if the military sides with the protesters, and that leads to a military coup.
I’m in agreement with you, but he has replaced our strongest military leaders with stooges that prefer their positions rather than doing what’s right for the country. If only someone would act they’d find overwhelming support from the citizens. This cannot be allowed to continue and this regime has got to be annihilated by whatever means necessary before we’re all destroyed. We can pick up the pieces later and get back to business!
The problem I see with Vance is that he is simply a mini me of Trump, but not encumbered by stupidity. His encumbrance is a complete lack of qualification to be anything other than dog catcher. His first political campaign was for senator. He did nothing as a senator and then got elevated to the vice presidency.
Some significant aspects of the trump cabal must change - naturally, electorally or by force - in order for any reasonably positive outcome to coalesce.
For the umpteenmillionith time, Trump WAS NOT elected either in 2016 or in 2024. Election fraud facilitated by our corporate fraud-friendly voting systems installed him both times. This time around, Metamucilini has so few functioning brain cells left that are not shriveled from neurosyphilis or fried from snorted Adderall that he cannot stop saying that out loud. I have heard him myself at least six times and the links are readily available. Just Google "Did Trump say the 2024 election was rigged for him?". Anyone who keeps repeating that he was legitimately elected is just supporting the false and fascist narrative. STOP.
Bruce… you have a view of the world that fits perfectly with mine. (Not surprised — love your books!) I’m going to “paid” to support your voice and theology.
Decision made when I saw your zinger at Hegseth. His arrogant Christian Nationalism makes my skin crawl! And “Dept of War” is anti-American! We gave that up years ago!)
So God be with you on your journey to health and marathons. I knew I had to “go paid” when I read about your love for Vespa. When our Airedale Cocoa died I was in mourning for a year (until we got another Airedale and named him Loki 😍).
Keep on sharing your wisdom for action and survival in this grim siege by Trumpism. We need to hold hands and stick together. I’m 81 and want to see the America I’ve known and loved and fought with before I exit this life!
According to Trump, Israel did inform him about their intention to bomb Doha.
And he couldn’t be bothered to say, “that’s a really bad idea“. Because he is beholden to a certain class of so-called Christian, who can’t wait to see the Middle East enveloped in war on the off chance that Jesus will come back if it happens.
People are refusing to buy American made products simply because they are American. These are not "mistakes" made by the fascist elite - they are purposely trying to wreck our economy, along with everything else we have accomplished (health care, culture, alliances. etc). The first group to disappear will be the middle class, which will look like the "Outer Party" of "1984". Poor, sickly, brainwashed and ignorant! Only the rich will have real coffee, liquor, chocolate, cooking oil, to name a few of those items viewed as iconic in historical writing, like what happened to Nazi Germany.
Where are our fearless leaders and fighters for our freedom. We need to remove the orange turd from office and his entire staff of abhorant infantile asekizzers as well
But Ukraine is also a dictatorship led by Zelenskyy, who was planted there by an un-democratic process. The previous president, who was elected by a democratic process, was deposed with American help. How do my fellow Americans reconcile with this fallacy?
Zelensky's democratic election per AI, whatever you may think of AI.
Decisive victory: As a political newcomer and former comedian, Zelensky won the election with a landslide victory, taking more than 73% of the vote in the second round. This was the largest margin of victory in Ukraine's history.
International observation: Observers from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and other international groups monitored the election and concluded that fundamental freedoms were respected.
Protest vote: His win was widely seen as a protest vote against the corruption and status quo of the political establishment.
Everyone says fight, stand up, don't back down. Where do you think the average 73 year old with limited resources financially and physically can be most effective with these urgent requests? Specifics would be really helpful.
Well, beside the importance of your VOTING, you can volunteer to address post cards and/or phone banking (contact local DNC office). If able, holding a home made sign in the company of like-minded Americans on street corners/courthouse plazas provides the visibility we need (contact Indivisible, 50501, ACLU).
So true
Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, India are laughing at our incompetence and weakness
So is everyone else.
The whole world is laughing and crying at USA’s treachery under frumpy 😭
Well I appreciate your wise warnings and I believe in, better safe than sorry!! Why wait until we're in a full on war before calling it the way it is, excelerating, unprovoked and dangerous for America and our Allies. Thanks Mike!
Thanks for introducing me to James Talarico..just donated to his campaign...he inspired the thought that having political parties in and of itself divide this country..do you think that this country will evolve to a party -less political system where people run their platform on values not defined by a political party...there would be no more " politics" just governance for and by the people.....just thought I'd put this thought out there
He's great!!
Hey, the Epstein files were released yesterday, and Putin and Netanyahu both leaped to provide distractions to help their buddy Donald. Totally predictable and totally deadly.
The files were not released yesterday Donna
Getting rid of Trump could easily be a case of the cure being worse than the disease. The cleanest option is if he dies of natural causes, or his supporters invoke and execute an Article 25 removal. The former isn't up to us, and the latter requires Trump's supporters to do something that requires more courage than they have and that works against their interests. In either case, we get JD Vance, who shares Trump's dictatorial philosophy, but at least appears rational. He might be better at responding to world events, but he will also be better at consolidating his power.
Anything else would require a military coup. We cannot be rid of Trump by protesting; he is immune to them, and he has the National Guard and military to suppress them. That is the point of his military deployments. The only solution in that scenario is if the military sides with the protesters, and that leads to a military coup.
I don't see a way out.
Luck, the Big Guy is not in the best of health. Cankles, bad color, cognitive issues, gait disturbance , obvious iv site on both hands ……who knows?
I’m in agreement with you, but he has replaced our strongest military leaders with stooges that prefer their positions rather than doing what’s right for the country. If only someone would act they’d find overwhelming support from the citizens. This cannot be allowed to continue and this regime has got to be annihilated by whatever means necessary before we’re all destroyed. We can pick up the pieces later and get back to business!
The problem I see with Vance is that he is simply a mini me of Trump, but not encumbered by stupidity. His encumbrance is a complete lack of qualification to be anything other than dog catcher. His first political campaign was for senator. He did nothing as a senator and then got elevated to the vice presidency.
We are in deep Doodoo.
Some significant aspects of the trump cabal must change - naturally, electorally or by force - in order for any reasonably positive outcome to coalesce.
For the umpteenmillionith time, Trump WAS NOT elected either in 2016 or in 2024. Election fraud facilitated by our corporate fraud-friendly voting systems installed him both times. This time around, Metamucilini has so few functioning brain cells left that are not shriveled from neurosyphilis or fried from snorted Adderall that he cannot stop saying that out loud. I have heard him myself at least six times and the links are readily available. Just Google "Did Trump say the 2024 election was rigged for him?". Anyone who keeps repeating that he was legitimately elected is just supporting the false and fascist narrative. STOP.
I HATE trump! He WON'T be happy until WW111 has officially broken out! And it is well on its way. FDT
Bruce… you have a view of the world that fits perfectly with mine. (Not surprised — love your books!) I’m going to “paid” to support your voice and theology.
Decision made when I saw your zinger at Hegseth. His arrogant Christian Nationalism makes my skin crawl! And “Dept of War” is anti-American! We gave that up years ago!)
So God be with you on your journey to health and marathons. I knew I had to “go paid” when I read about your love for Vespa. When our Airedale Cocoa died I was in mourning for a year (until we got another Airedale and named him Loki 😍).
Keep on sharing your wisdom for action and survival in this grim siege by Trumpism. We need to hold hands and stick together. I’m 81 and want to see the America I’ve known and loved and fought with before I exit this life!
Our allies have no reason to believe this administration will honor international accords like Article 5.
None whatsoever.
According to an article I read yesterday…
According to Trump, Israel did inform him about their intention to bomb Doha.
And he couldn’t be bothered to say, “that’s a really bad idea“. Because he is beholden to a certain class of so-called Christian, who can’t wait to see the Middle East enveloped in war on the off chance that Jesus will come back if it happens.
I believe it was confirmed that Israel didn't tell Trump
I was just quoting the article which said that trump said they did.
People are refusing to buy American made products simply because they are American. These are not "mistakes" made by the fascist elite - they are purposely trying to wreck our economy, along with everything else we have accomplished (health care, culture, alliances. etc). The first group to disappear will be the middle class, which will look like the "Outer Party" of "1984". Poor, sickly, brainwashed and ignorant! Only the rich will have real coffee, liquor, chocolate, cooking oil, to name a few of those items viewed as iconic in historical writing, like what happened to Nazi Germany.
That is hitting the nail squarely on the head!
Where are our fearless leaders and fighters for our freedom. We need to remove the orange turd from office and his entire staff of abhorant infantile asekizzers as well
But Ukraine is also a dictatorship led by Zelenskyy, who was planted there by an un-democratic process. The previous president, who was elected by a democratic process, was deposed with American help. How do my fellow Americans reconcile with this fallacy?
Ukraine is not a dictatorship, that's right-wing propaganda
Zelensky won his election. The Ukrainians apparently have no problem with him. But you do.
It’s not a dictatorship. One of the reasons we can’t have nice things is that people are willing to tell lies like that. This serves no one.
Zelensky's democratic election per AI, whatever you may think of AI.
Decisive victory: As a political newcomer and former comedian, Zelensky won the election with a landslide victory, taking more than 73% of the vote in the second round. This was the largest margin of victory in Ukraine's history.
International observation: Observers from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and other international groups monitored the election and concluded that fundamental freedoms were respected.
Protest vote: His win was widely seen as a protest vote against the corruption and status quo of the political establishment.
Everyone says fight, stand up, don't back down. Where do you think the average 73 year old with limited resources financially and physically can be most effective with these urgent requests? Specifics would be really helpful.
Well, beside the importance of your VOTING, you can volunteer to address post cards and/or phone banking (contact local DNC office). If able, holding a home made sign in the company of like-minded Americans on street corners/courthouse plazas provides the visibility we need (contact Indivisible, 50501, ACLU).