Trump didn’t walk into the White House and claim it. Nearly 80 million Americans voted for him. (and if you’re one of the foolish who claim he stole the election, just stfu).
A convicted felon, a man who has been a liar & criminal his entire adult life convinced 80 million Americans he would be a great POTUS. The MAGA Faction of the GOP is comprised largely of racists & bigots and anti-Constitutionalists. White supremacists, paramilitary hate groups, Christian Nationalists, Bible Belt illiterates, and notoriously conspicuous MAGA cap wearers are among them. Not one of them is capable of managing a lemonade stand operation. But they voted for Trump because he is doing what they would do if they were POTUS!
80 million misfits…the vast majority of them without a clue of what America has been and meant to the world and what our country is must continue to be on a global scale voted for a nitwit to lead them.
That’s how and why we have gotten to where we are…and why America’s diminished strength and power is a threat to us and the rest of the world.
You said it better than I could. I think part of the problem is a combination of generational bigotry/racism left over from the ignorance promoted by right wing media, and white washing of the Civil War, mixed with poorly educated white voters (no understanding of how good governance works) has pushed America to the brink of collapse. I am so fed up with the stupids who can’t understand what a conman and criminal TACO is. The magat/republican voters are in massive delusional denial and are heading for a meltdown when they figure out that their godking has destroyed their businesses, the economy (except for the rich, which is the whole point of repug existance), access to healthcare, while taking away their subsistence to buy food. We all are in for a rough ride ahead.
I guess you somehow think that by you “rounding up” the felon’s actual vote by 2.7 million votes, that makes it look like he has some kind of mandate, indicating, that you live in a fantasy world. The felon did not get even 50 percent of the vote - in fact it was 49.8 % meaning, nobody received half of the “supposed” actual votes. So, to disappoint you but, no mandate. And he wouldn't have done that without, his then buddy Musk, rigging the election results to make it look like the felon flipped the “blue wall”.
Just speculation but how many Russian Spies are in the Trump administration? The billionaires are very short sighted. I think the joined with Americas Enemies to avoid taxes and regulation. Capitalism only works if it is regulated!
I’m glad you’ve left the MSM and come to Substack. You are a superb writer and thinker. This morning’s article pretty much lays out where we are but does NOT lay out where we are going from here. Are we stuck with this obese, stupid fraud and his blubbering cabinet and party? If we are truly stuck, we are in serious trouble. What more will it take to wake up the SCOTUS? Can we even survive until 2026? I see a dark moon rising.
Putin fluffed Trump by saying the war wouldn’t have happened if Trump had been president. Combined with his previous statements that mail-in voting leads to rigged elections, that’s Russian interference in our elections right out in the open. And the obvious thing is that Trump is currently president yet the war goes on. So Putin’s Trump puffery is complete manipulative BS.
Call your representatives in the meantime nonstop constantly bc really, this must end soon, certainly this can’t continue for.. how many years?, no , no way.
Trump will not surround himself with people who know what to do, who can advise him and lead him to good decisions. His advisors are a bunch of "yes men" and toadies. Mr. "I-Alone-Can-Fix-This" is an empty suit.
Just say what’s in everyone’s mind — go ahead and say it:
Donald Trump has just demonstrated to the world that he is a traitor to the United States of America. He gave a backstage tour of one of our most critical forward operating air bases — storied Elmendorf Air Force Base — to the dictator of one of the worst enemies of our democracy.
He. Will. Sell. Us. Out. Emphasis on SELL. Millions of us have known this for 10 years but now there can be no doubt in any mind:
The only part I disagree with was the use of future tense. He already sold us out - in his first term. He was installed at least partially by illegal election interference by Russia. And once he was in, he dropped sanctions and other actions Obama had taken against Russia. He's acted like a Russian puppet from day one, and the show of submission he put on in Helsinki just confirmed it to anyone with eyes.
He was a traitor in 2016, an insurrectionist in 2021, and now he's an illegitimate pretender squatting in the White House. No one in Congress should have certified his electors in January - he was clearly barred from holding office by the 14th Amendment.
But that's in the past. Now - ASAP - we need to impeach and remove him from office. That might not happen with the Congress we have now, but that's even more reason to elect Dems who will commit to impeaching him so we can take the House and Senate next year and do exactly that.
“Putin knows this. He’s desperate at home too, desperate for an off-ramp to this war“
No, no. Putin will keep this war going as long as he possibly can. If he wins it, he immediately invades another country. War is Putin. War is now Russia. If there is no war, there is no Russian economy or raison d'être. Never mind what’s on TV or social media. Talk to some Russians.
Who said Putin is looking for an off-ramp? No way. He has to conquer Ukraine, no matter the cost, and since he controls Russia, the Russians will just withstand it. They are a fatalistic people and very used to authoritarianism. Some--maybe most--know the reality, but they shrug, and go about their business. The right course of action, and the only course of action, is to keep Europe, NATO and the US in the fight to keep Ukraine sovereign. Money, weapons, whatever it takes. If the West fails Ukraine, Putin keeps moving west, and other bad guys make their moves: NK to Seoul, China to Taiwan, and so on. This is not alarmist fantasy. Read the history leading up to WW2. Britain and France gave in to Hitler's every aggression. Stalin thought he could make a deal with Hitler, the non-aggression pact. Britain and the US ignored Japan's aggression and atrocities in China. So Hitler and Japan kept pushing. This is what dictators do when they think their countries are disrespected, and their opponents are weak. President Biden knew this, and that's why he got the Congress and Europe to stand up to Putin.
Trump is never embarrassed. WE ARE. America is!
He would do well to feel some shame
He’s just happy any day that the Epstein case isn’t in the headlines.
Mike, one has to have a conscience to feel shame. Clearly the felon has one.
I think you meant "none" not 'one'
Trump didn’t walk into the White House and claim it. Nearly 80 million Americans voted for him. (and if you’re one of the foolish who claim he stole the election, just stfu).
A convicted felon, a man who has been a liar & criminal his entire adult life convinced 80 million Americans he would be a great POTUS. The MAGA Faction of the GOP is comprised largely of racists & bigots and anti-Constitutionalists. White supremacists, paramilitary hate groups, Christian Nationalists, Bible Belt illiterates, and notoriously conspicuous MAGA cap wearers are among them. Not one of them is capable of managing a lemonade stand operation. But they voted for Trump because he is doing what they would do if they were POTUS!
80 million misfits…the vast majority of them without a clue of what America has been and meant to the world and what our country is must continue to be on a global scale voted for a nitwit to lead them.
That’s how and why we have gotten to where we are…and why America’s diminished strength and power is a threat to us and the rest of the world.
You said it better than I could. I think part of the problem is a combination of generational bigotry/racism left over from the ignorance promoted by right wing media, and white washing of the Civil War, mixed with poorly educated white voters (no understanding of how good governance works) has pushed America to the brink of collapse. I am so fed up with the stupids who can’t understand what a conman and criminal TACO is. The magat/republican voters are in massive delusional denial and are heading for a meltdown when they figure out that their godking has destroyed their businesses, the economy (except for the rich, which is the whole point of repug existance), access to healthcare, while taking away their subsistence to buy food. We all are in for a rough ride ahead.
you got it B.
Not sure where you came up with that 80 million number, but, it's wrong, way wrong.
Trump got 77.3 million votes last November. I rounded that up to “nearly 80 million.”
I guess you somehow think that by you “rounding up” the felon’s actual vote by 2.7 million votes, that makes it look like he has some kind of mandate, indicating, that you live in a fantasy world. The felon did not get even 50 percent of the vote - in fact it was 49.8 % meaning, nobody received half of the “supposed” actual votes. So, to disappoint you but, no mandate. And he wouldn't have done that without, his then buddy Musk, rigging the election results to make it look like the felon flipped the “blue wall”.
He lacks
the intelligence and common sense to be embarrassed.
Nor does he have the morality or goodness...He is cruel never kind.
The way he shows that he is embarrassed is by lashing out and having a hissy fit.
It’s astounding to me how a president that deploys troops on its own citizens could be eligible for a “peace” prize!
There should be a prize for “arsehole” of the year reward. The war criminal Putin, does not care about his image that why he kills his opponents.
ICC should have arrested both of them as the criminals they are
What else would you expect from the orange turd? I would not trust dTrump to collect my garbage. Instead I would put him in my garbage!
Just speculation but how many Russian Spies are in the Trump administration? The billionaires are very short sighted. I think the joined with Americas Enemies to avoid taxes and regulation. Capitalism only works if it is regulated!
Everyone including Donny embarrasses Donny. It’s not that hard.
I’m glad you’ve left the MSM and come to Substack. You are a superb writer and thinker. This morning’s article pretty much lays out where we are but does NOT lay out where we are going from here. Are we stuck with this obese, stupid fraud and his blubbering cabinet and party? If we are truly stuck, we are in serious trouble. What more will it take to wake up the SCOTUS? Can we even survive until 2026? I see a dark moon rising.
The felon is 79 years old, and clearly unhealthy, and not just mentally.
Sorry, but those are the ones who last and last and last!
SCOTUS is six men who are morally deficient. They are Trumps co-conspirators willing to burn the constitution.
Well, five men and a handmaid...
We share your concern...🥺🔥
Putin fluffed Trump by saying the war wouldn’t have happened if Trump had been president. Combined with his previous statements that mail-in voting leads to rigged elections, that’s Russian interference in our elections right out in the open. And the obvious thing is that Trump is currently president yet the war goes on. So Putin’s Trump puffery is complete manipulative BS.
Call your representatives in the meantime nonstop constantly bc really, this must end soon, certainly this can’t continue for.. how many years?, no , no way.
Spot-on. Every. Single. Word. Can we talk about what dirt Putin has on Trump? It's something. You can see it in their faces.
It isn’t about what Putin has on him. Trump is deeply insecure, and Putin knows how to play him.
Trump will not surround himself with people who know what to do, who can advise him and lead him to good decisions. His advisors are a bunch of "yes men" and toadies. Mr. "I-Alone-Can-Fix-This" is an empty suit.
We are stuck with this Moron because our deluded fellow citizens voted for him in a democracy that has gone away.
Oh wow Putin has more scruples than Trump not surprised !
No, Putin is a way worse human than Trump but that ain't saying much
We only will know how much “worse” Putin is when Trump attains the level of impunity that Putin enjoys.
Trump embarrassed the American people yesterday. Idc if Putin embarrassed him because he deserves that.
Just say what’s in everyone’s mind — go ahead and say it:
Donald Trump has just demonstrated to the world that he is a traitor to the United States of America. He gave a backstage tour of one of our most critical forward operating air bases — storied Elmendorf Air Force Base — to the dictator of one of the worst enemies of our democracy.
He. Will. Sell. Us. Out. Emphasis on SELL. Millions of us have known this for 10 years but now there can be no doubt in any mind:
Trump is a traitor to America.
This must be the top story bar none.
The only part I disagree with was the use of future tense. He already sold us out - in his first term. He was installed at least partially by illegal election interference by Russia. And once he was in, he dropped sanctions and other actions Obama had taken against Russia. He's acted like a Russian puppet from day one, and the show of submission he put on in Helsinki just confirmed it to anyone with eyes.
He was a traitor in 2016, an insurrectionist in 2021, and now he's an illegitimate pretender squatting in the White House. No one in Congress should have certified his electors in January - he was clearly barred from holding office by the 14th Amendment.
But that's in the past. Now - ASAP - we need to impeach and remove him from office. That might not happen with the Congress we have now, but that's even more reason to elect Dems who will commit to impeaching him so we can take the House and Senate next year and do exactly that.
“Putin knows this. He’s desperate at home too, desperate for an off-ramp to this war“
No, no. Putin will keep this war going as long as he possibly can. If he wins it, he immediately invades another country. War is Putin. War is now Russia. If there is no war, there is no Russian economy or raison d'être. Never mind what’s on TV or social media. Talk to some Russians.
Who said Putin is looking for an off-ramp? No way. He has to conquer Ukraine, no matter the cost, and since he controls Russia, the Russians will just withstand it. They are a fatalistic people and very used to authoritarianism. Some--maybe most--know the reality, but they shrug, and go about their business. The right course of action, and the only course of action, is to keep Europe, NATO and the US in the fight to keep Ukraine sovereign. Money, weapons, whatever it takes. If the West fails Ukraine, Putin keeps moving west, and other bad guys make their moves: NK to Seoul, China to Taiwan, and so on. This is not alarmist fantasy. Read the history leading up to WW2. Britain and France gave in to Hitler's every aggression. Stalin thought he could make a deal with Hitler, the non-aggression pact. Britain and the US ignored Japan's aggression and atrocities in China. So Hitler and Japan kept pushing. This is what dictators do when they think their countries are disrespected, and their opponents are weak. President Biden knew this, and that's why he got the Congress and Europe to stand up to Putin.