I cannot believe the fate of the entire fucking nation is in the hands of this asshole. I don't want to have to worry about this shit anymore. How is it so hard for so many Americans to be kind, decent people and vote for the same? The biggest loss in all of this is my faith in the inherent goodness of the average American. Even if he loses again, I will never be getting that one back again.
And I can’t believe that literally half of our country thinks this piece of shit deserves to be president. How have we fallen so incredibly far into cult of personality? I’ve always had a low opinion of humanity in general, this sinks it even lower. Humanity is a virus and needs to go, we don’t deserve the gift of dominant species. Time to give cats a chance, that is if they haven’t already been running this shit show from behind the scenes anyway, planning our well deserved demise. 😼
Hear hear. My cat is sleeping in my lap as we speak. I go out and bust my ass 50 hours a week making greedy capitalists richer so I can barely afford a one bedroom apartment and come home and play with her and give her the best life possible. Housecats have shit figured out, all they do is sleep, play, and eat. We could learn a lot from them.
I use to watch my cats and think “I need to be like a cat”! Then soon it was “I want to be my cat.” Devil may care attitude, cooly aloof, resolute in self preservation and coyly purring while extracting preferential treatment! They definitely have shit figured out.
I feel as though I have been watching an “ALL Three Stooges” channel constantly for months, perhaps years.
But the Three Stooges were a vaudeville act that managed to survive into cinema and television. By all accounts, their first love was slapstick entertainment, which they enjoyed delivering. Biographies show that Moishe Horvitz (Moe Howard) was the kindest and most decent person, not the meanie he portrayed.
We were never expected to take it all seriously. The pretended assaults never caused harm.
Now we have a pair of Stooges who are most serious. They would drive tens of millions of humans into the wasteland to die, eclipsing the “little Holocaust” that took the European cousins Horvath up the chimneys.
The Stooges were derided for their mean humor. A half century later, we speak of genocide in calm, practical terms.
CS Lewis:
We
live in the Managerial Age, in a world of "Admin." The greatest evil is not now done in those sordid "dens of crime" that Dickens loved to paint. It is not done even in concentration camps and labour camps. In those we see its final result. But it is conceived and ordered (moved, seconded, carried, and minuted) in clean, carpeted, warmed and well-lighted offices, by quiet men with white collars and cut fingernails and smooth-shaven cheeks who do not need to raise their voices. Hence, naturally enough, my symbol for Hell is something like the bureaucracy of a police state or the office of a thoroughly nasty business concern."
And our Vice-Presidential candidate is Chairman of the Board, baby.
From what I have been reading, since COVID "went away", is that the current Generation; X,Y,Z, WTF, doesn't want to work. Entitled and Just Want To Have It All, is the present day attitude. And Live off Mom & Dad.
Yeah, i found that odd myself. Until i started seeing his behavior. The animal wouldn't have stood a chance. I like presidents that have animals, even if i don't like the occupant at that time.
Trump probably ate the dogs and cats who dared to come near him. Probably ground them up, fried them very, very, well done and smothered them with ketchup. Note: I love cats and dogs, just saying what Don Old Trump would do.
I'm in deep red AZ and although there are plenty of Trump signs out there, there are fewer than in 2020 and definitely more Harris/Walz with more springing up daily. I have hope, I have hope....
South of Tucson here! Our goal is to cut into the number of votes for the top ticket, to get Gallego elected and to throw Tom Crosby out of the County Supervisor’s job after 24 years!
But thank goodness the MAGA folk were defeated in 2022 so we have a fighting chance of a fair election. And even our newspaper in this very very Trumpist city is publishing articles about how our current County Board of Supervisors have cost us hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to hide from prosecution for their numerous felonies. One of them has had the grace not to put their name on this year's ballot, but the other, Tom Crosby, is out there again, with his homemade (and our newspaper pointed out THOSE are illegal; he can't get anyone to officially endorse him) signs about "24 Years of Responsible Government." What an absolute travesty!!
Doreen, I’m also in MA. In the area or more specifically on the street where I live, it seems to be mostly tbelly’s.
One house ‘mysteriously’ emptied out on Jan7, 2021. However, I’m noticing that there are less tbelly signs & more Harris-Walz plus local dem signs. And, a huge display of all things t in another area almost never has buyers. I’ll also say that people have told me they’re fearful about putting up anything because of the rise in violence since t
I'm going by the amount of hate and mis info I see posted on social media towards migrants and Harris, from people I know which is depressing. Also the amount of people who feel the need to stockpile guns since the new law took effect. We might be a blue state but we can't take that for granted. At all.
Historically humanity has been susceptible at times to mass hypnotic influence, by certain types of evil individuals with highly mesmerizing oratorical powers. Unsettling societal circumstances, often from multiple circumstances and situations from within and outside the system contribute to unrest exacerbating divisions in the social system. Many citizens react with fear, anger and chaos multiply, while leaders vie for control of power disagreeing on issues and stances on solutions.
Temptations are many, for frightened people tend to be more susceptible, by being told what they want to hear. Smarmy salesman type speakers are highly persuasive, to many good, but terrified people, who aren’t even ready yet to admit to themselves yet, how scared they really are. They’re in denial, a powerful internal inner blockage from reality, it doesn’t make them “bad,” it’s unconscious. Very human, at times we all do it. Yes it’s dangerous now.
Times such as these are always a true test of the true character of leadership, and inner fibre of a society. At the core is there honesty, integrity, truth in the leaders? Are they able and most importantly willing to and does admit errors? Reverse the mistake, that is a test and sign of a true leader, to be trusted.
My cat definitely is smart enough to have been working on this at night while we're asleep. She even pretends she doesn't know all of our English words but my husband and I decided long ago that she's fluent. (This is not an exaggeration.) I'm perfectly fine with turning over the reins to her and her cohorts.
In my experience cats are definitely fluent in English. There are a lot of other animals that are, too. Based on the last cat we had, an old curmudgeon Russian Blue, I think it would be interesting to see what the world would be like if run by cats.
I've always known that cats own their people. Or at least they try to. I've always been a cat person, always will be. For a lot of reasons I don't care much for most dogs.
Because historically, that is exactly how a country falls from a democracy into a dictatorship. Remember, when people with loyal and good hearts do nothing amid signs of developing fascism and naziism, that's how it happens. Walk yourself into a Democratic office and ask this question: What can I do? Humanity is not a virus and if it was, exactly what would you replace it with- the law of the jungle? That's what Trump is trying to do. I welcome your response.
If you look at the behavior of a virus and the behavior of humanity they mirror each other almost perfectly. I wouldn’t replace us with anything, and neither will nature when we’re gone.
Dudes......The Orange Ass-hole is the piece of shit that Heritage and rigtht wing scumbag billilonairs are using to burn the constitution and impose Project 2025......
They have been planning this for years and years. Get everyone you know out to vote Kamala Harris and send Orange Hitler to the kittly litter box.
The powers that be started this w Reagan. Near the end of the 60s, the ultra rich decided we had to much power, rights, earning a decent wage, had unions and were developing a democracy. Democracy and unions are the death to those in power. So they went to z
Heritage Foundation to have a program created to "put us back in our places." It was called the Mandate, and Reagan was the first Republican to get it. He started the union busting, reducing taxes for rich, closed most public facilities for people w mental health problems. He said their commcommunities could take care of them. Project 2025 is the continuation of the Mandate.
I love your sense if humour !! The cats have been victimized enough They are afraid to go out in some States !! You are right they are very smart so they might take over
first it was childless cat ladies ,next it was immigrants are eating my cats ,what are they going to come up with next? lone cat on roof takes aim pissing on turnip at rally
I’m guess more than half of the non voters would vote FOR that piece of shit tRump than against him if they had the motivation to get off their lazy asses.
The “average” person doesn’t deserve your optimism. The average person in this country is a fucking moron compared to most of the world. And that’s why our country, while being amazing in so many ways, is still a complete and utter shit show overall.
I cannot argue that, but truly believe if more people voted, Democrats would win every election. Technically, we have won the last six ish, but the vote has been stolen from the will of the people through the Electoral College. Ironically, this process was designed to keep an unqualified candidate, like the felon, from ever taking office. Our founding fathers must be rolling over in their graves due to the felon’s term in office AND a highly qualified Black woman being the better candidate. Their racist, misogynistic minds would be upset with both candidates. Thank goodness we don’t live in their world!
If you read my book you will get it. It explains how Trump happened. Our schools did this to us. I’m a former teacher who wrote a book exposing they’d corruption that deprived our country of real education. It explains why no one knows. It’s called A Graver Danger by Karen Horwitz. I’ll be running a 99 cent promo soon. Send your email to me at teacherkh which is at aol.com and I’ll notify you. It will all make sense.
We might ask how hard was it for Germans - who were, like most trying to do their jobs and raise their families, kind, decent people - to support Hitler in the 1930s.
The answer is that Hitler was promising all kinds of things, had a solid following - of the worst sort of Germans - and Germans had in inherent faith and desire in themselves to control their own land.
Donald Trump is following the exact same playbook. He promises glory - but of course cannot deliver, and instead would bring chaos and destruction - and is playing all Americans, especially his most devoted followers, for saps.
I have a Jewish friend who is an expert on Hitler and anything to do with WWII. He said Trumpet is actually worse than Adolf Hitler. He said Hitler had the capacity to love a few people and he loved his dog. I have heard Trump hates animals and I can see him abusing them. He loves to say ".......treated like a dog." I believe dogs should be treated better than most people, because they deserve to be.
I’m not convinced he truly loves himself. People with self love don’t need others to continually praise them and stroke their egos. I think he hates himself, too, but disguises his self hate by constantly telling everyone how great he is.
I agree, H12thDoc. Anyone or anything he creates is superior - more superior than the most superior. He must be proud of Donald Jr. and Eric too.....the gifts that keep on giving.
Pure sarcasm on my part. He loves to humiliate the two sons any chance he gets and blames them for anything that goes wrong. Nobody screws up more than the Orange Stain on Humanity.
Skyring, Germans supported Hitler because he struck fear into their hearts if they didn't support/follow him which is exactly what Donald Trump is doing in his campaign. ' I have the right to go after and prosecute anyone and every one who has opposed me, who has been 'unfair' to me' says Trump. Hitler's brown shirts were patrolling the streets looking for everyone who may have dissed him back then. Hitler targeted the Jew s out of hatred and revenge, Trump is targeting Haitians, Latino/Latinas, anyone who isn't white. Trump's right hand men, like Steven Miller and Steve Bannon are today's brown shirts. Everyone should be afraid but no one who is afraid should vote for Trump. Do what you can to convince 10, 20, 30 Independents, Republicans, family and friends to vote Democrat. This is how democracy will survive. Make no mistake. It is at risk. Do something, anything.
Hitler tapped into the resentment of the German people at the economic hardships caused by the Treaty of Versailles. He then scapegoated the Jewish people, along with people with disabilities, LGBQ, Roma peoples, communists, anyone who didn't fit into the "master race" crap. Fascism needs scapegoats because fascism is a hate based strategy.
I think he watches films of Hitler too. He even shakes hands the way Hitler did. He grabs a person's hand, pulls them toward him in a jerking manner, then holds on long enough to make the person feel uncomfortable.
DonOLD also said that if he fails it will be Jews responsible. (Speech to Israeli/American Council) I think people are still convinced he will manage the economy because of that damned TV show, they refuse to consider any other news about him.
I am floored every time I hear someone say he would be better for the economy. The people who say he would be great because he is a "businessman." Leaves me speechless. Everything he touches turns to crap. He has not had a successful business, runs everything into the ground, and doesn't pay anyone he owes money to. Any person entering his orbit should prepare to have their lives and reputations ruined. He is loyal only to the disgusting image he sees in the mirror. He feels human beings were put on Earth to serve him. Even when his first wife died he had to find one last way to use her.
Notwithstanding the obvious fact that business success is not indicative of the skills necessary to run government. We can’t fall for the myth that business always does things better than government.Nor is the opposite true (that would be socialism).
I still cannot believe Jr., Eric, and Vanky allowed him to bury their mother on the crappy golf course, just so he could get a tax break. Such disrespect. What is wrong with them?
DNA and lack of parenting skills? There is no bottom to his pit and I don't even know what to say about the three he had with Ivana. The two sons appear to be idiots allergic to truth. I don't know much about Vanky, but it can't be good.
I can't get through Mein Kampf. It is the most turgid tripe. It is the sort of book Don Trump would write if he were able to write more than a few words at a time.
Ivana, the wife he buried stonless beside the green on hole #13 .....I beilieve said that Orange kept a copy of Mein Kampf beside his bed.....(never opened it, just waved his fucking stupid accordian hands at it)
Mein Kampf means “my struggle” auf Deutsch (in German). When I retired a few years ago I tackled “The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich”. Lots of parallels to the MAGA method of operation. The “brown shirts” were similar to the militia groups such as Proud Boys and Oath-keepers. It ‘s a large volume and there are numerous parallels right down to MAGA and Conservative duplicity.
Why try and embarrass the poster? We all know what he/she is referring to. By pointing out mistakes in spelling like that it just inhibits and can even prevent someone from sharing their opinions. Is it really worth it? People can just use the correct spelling in a reply that references it, as in "my take on Mein Kampf was" therefore politely using it correctly without making fun of someone
I subscribe to many substacks, probably could be called my "echo chamber" news feeds. But, there are so many of us out there with similar viewpoints, sometimes I'm getting ready to respond, and I continue reading responses and two or three already typed the same thing I was thinking! Don't let the miserable folks drown us out. We've got this! I'm not playing Pollyanna here:) Blast from the past. Let's seek each other out and restore our faith in our fellow Americans who love nature, animals, fairness, equality, humility, and humankind. Fuck the rest.
yes! Last night I attended a Michigan Women for Harris event. Over 50 likeminded women attended from 8 or 9 small towns in a definitely red part of the state It felt really great to het together and not be afraid to talk politics. I get depressed seeing all the Trump signs.
Lisa, I second that. Check out mine for weekly posts on how to be a human when everything sucks. The Deep End. BTW, I wrote a book on cats--Thank God for Cats. It's funny and has killer illustrations. We could exchange subs?
I actually don't have a substack. I'm not sure how it got attached to my actual name! I'm not worthy! But I like to comment and I love the fortitude of those like Jeff Tiedrich, and Jay Kuo, and Mary Trump, The Blvwark, now I'm telling on myself. I will check out yours too Linda!
Yes, I subscribe to upbeat substacks too! And I turn CNN off as soon as they ask the opinion of the Trumpists. I’ve gravitated more toward MSNBC this week, so much more upbeat!! Not to mention those legal eagles like Glenn Kirschner who can explain what these filings and rulings mean. I wish I could get my hands on the yard sign that says Republican but not voting for Trump. I usually don’t think yard signs are “good” but for this last time
Very wise Lisa Beck, we can’t waste energy drain on the anger, betrayal, disappointment, disgust, frustration and upset of our fellow Americans, having fallen under the mesmerizing spell of “djt” ( I prefer not to give him more space than that). It’s true, even as they are oblivious of what they are doing to themselves and us, our entire country. Their denial of the facts and truth to choose to support an evil person and his movement, meant to prop an egomaniac up as Emperor or what the delusional guy plans to label himself would be if he got his coup. God Forbid!
Our challenges are how do we process all our natural feelings, use the energy they generate in us in a healthy way, for good of our country,fellow citizens, & ourselves? We’re commenting here, refining positive ways to pass the urgent messages on to as many, as widely as feasible. As able donating time to register Vote Blue Voters, Postcards, campaign volunteers, $$$$$Donatations…. you cab add more and pass it on for sure!
If we were willing to follow DJT's inane example of grade-school name calling, Mary has suggested one perfect for the cause: 'Depraved Donald!' (demented Donald, dastardly Donald, deceiving Donald, work too)... = )
It has been said, that 'Freedom Requires Eternal Vigilance'.... DJT is a LOSER who has been gifted with a lot of $$$ through-out his life... He has wasted most of it... Now DJT is mostly supported by Fools... DJT corrupts everything that he touches... Look at SCOTUS... Look at how DJT has used the Legal System... Look at JD Vance, a Yale Law Graduate... We can hope to eventually prevail this November 2024, but the Struggle-Must-Go-On...
If you read my book you will get it back. It explains how Trump happened. Our schools did this to us. I’m a former teacher who wrote a book exposing they’d corruption that deprived our country of real education. It explains why no one knows. It’s called A Graver Danger by Karen Horwitz. I’ll be running a 99 cent promo soon. Send your email to me at teacherkh which is at aol.com and I’ll notify you. It will all make sense.
I agree. He has done irreparable harm to this country's unity, or whatever was left of it after other previously contested elections. Additionally, his glaring narcissism should serve as a huge red flag as to how low he will go to toady himself and seek the approval of dictators and others with the absolute power that he craves, hence his cozying up to Putin, who exudes, in his mind, the bravado and power that he wants others to see in himself.
His childish name-calling seemed to be aimed toward attracting the "poorly educated" whom he made a point of saying he "loves". By making a point of mentioning them specifically, he was actually insulting them. He knew, though, that he could win over a population of people who feel disenfranchised by a country which places a high value on professional-level jobs, like his, taken up by college-educated people, like he is, and by mocking those in his administration who had high level, high paying positions.
His firing people at will demonstrated his assumed power as an extension of his CEO position in his "The Apprentice" TV show. In contrast, by seeming to put himself on the level of average, ordinary people, he made them feel more important and included in his inner circle. They viewed his bravado domestically and internationally as demonstrating the leadership skills to defend us against our adversaries. Instead of viewing his cozy relationship with dictators as treasonous, they viewed it as maintaining peace with no new wars even though he freed 5,000 Taliban members who then infiltrated Afghanistan, yet they criticize Biden for actions in the botched withdrawal of troops. Trump set that up to fail.
According to the "Times-Republican" regarding Biden's troop withdrawal, "This colossal failure of leadership cost the lives of 13 brave American servicemembers, portrayed weakness on the global stage, and left more than $7 billion in U.S. military equipment behind, which has since fallen into the hands of the Taliban. The entire operation was an embarrassment and is a stain on the already poor record of the Biden-Harris administration."
However, according to factcheck.org, "The Trump administration in February 2020 negotiated a withdrawal agreement with the Taliban that excluded the Afghan government, freed 5,000 imprisoned Taliban soldiers and set a date certain of May 1, 2021, for the final withdrawal.
And the Trump administration kept to the pact, reducing U.S. troop levels from about 13,000 to 2,500, even though the Taliban continued to attack Afghan government forces and welcomed al-Qaeda terrorists into the Taliban leadership."
This is why his supporters don't like to fact check what they hear and hate those who do.
"The biggest loss in all of this is my faith in the inherent goodness of the average American. Even if he loses again, I will never be getting that one back again."
Andy: I hope you will regain your faith in the inherent goodness of people. I believe most are good. News tends to show the bad acts of others rather than good acts. Please do not give up. I don't know you. However, there is no doubt in my mind that you are a wonderful person and is a blessing to those that know you. Wishing You and Yours Best Days.
The Jack Smith filing is a fascinating read and he makes a very clear-cut case for how Judge Tanya Chutkan can determine whether something is official or unofficial. I think even this corrupt Supreme Court will be hard pressed to invent more law out of the ether to cover for Trump. Jack has exposed what is happening now. Trump is neck deep in the Current operation. Trump is not Running an election campaign, he is building a coup, revolt machine. Jack shows how he operates, micromanaging.
That's why this Jack Smith: Karma is coming t-shirt will NEVER get old 👇
Kamala MUST win to prevent Trump from installing a corrupt AG who will kill everything the Jack Smith investigation has revealed. Trump will pardon absolutely everyone named unless they publically denounce him before the election. Trump can never be allowed back into the White House. Vote blue up and down the ballot!
Good news!! At last! Thankful to hear this! Waiting frantically in Canada!!🇨🇦 Helpless to do a thing at all there except post on line and talk to decent Americans such as here! And it affects the entire world because of being really the last democratic superpower if that isn’t a contradiction in terms! You give me hope for the results!
But you know, they will claim that the system was hacked, and votes intended for Trump automatically went to Biden with no evidence of the claim. Trump is desperate, and desperate people do desperate things. Expect more of what happened in 2020.
Same here. I made sure mine got right in the ballot box at our election commission. Saw LOTS of people dropping off and picking up early voter ballots.
Dropped mine and husband's in mail this afternoon. We are able to track our ballots, from request time, when they send them out and when they are received. Bar coding is how it's done.
Or have his riches taken away from him and confined to his Mar A Lago estate without any of his creature comforts as an eternal reminder of what he had and now lost. Picturing Steve Martin in his character in "The Jerk" at the end. LOL.
And make him go barefoot on the cold stone floor covered with straw, dirt and other yucky stuff. He should not have a coat or sweater either. Make him clean up his own diapers. He can eat slop.
Traitor is defined as: one who betrays another's trust or is false to an obligation or duty.
TFG fits this description to a T. As POTUS he took an oath to protect and defend The Constitution of the United States. That is being a traitor.
The punishment for treason in the United States is death or a minimum of five years in prison, a fine of at least $10,000, and a lifetime bar from holding any federal office:
Why is he running for public office at this time? Can republicans read? Do they understand our laws?? I realize my comments ate moot, but seriously, why is he allowed to run for public office? Why isn’t he in prison????
The Founding Fathers were the oligarchy. After Europeans invaded this country - after invading Africa - they came here. They were the oligarchy. The Cinstitustion was written to keep them in power. They fought democracy. the House of Representatives had no power. It was created to give the commoner the thought they were participating in the government. The Senate was made up of the oligarchy. They picked, not the people, who was to be in the Senate...They believed the commoner did not have the knowledge nor ability to know what was best. Only the rich did.
Does this sound familiar. Just read 2024 WEF agenda. The same thing. They've decided they are to own everything, control everything, incl us. This is where the "you will have nothing but be happy" came from: The New World OrderThe Great Reset.
Yes, in any other upper-level position, in the private sector, behavior such as his would have been grounds for immediate dismissal with no severance pay and extended benefits. People may even be barred from communicating with him so that he couldn't use them to retaliate. He would be lucky if he didn't get sued if something bad happened to the country as a result of his actions after dismissal.
Just this afternoon, I cast my mail-in ballot for Harris-Walz IN A SUBURBAN COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA! I didn't take any chances with the US mail at all and went directly to the county courthouse to put the ballot in the drop box. 🤩
Well, the box was actually in the lobby of the courthouse "government center annex ," with armed security guards directing me, so I felt pretty confident that the ballot would be safe! 😄
I was just thinking about my work many years ago as a juvenile probation officer, I was told by a senior detective…. Criminals always revert to their “pattern” … if they were to go after car radios, you’ll see them time and again being arrested for those same crimes!!
So I’d be surprised if don would change what he’s been doing all these years… and if you are really looking a bit more stability I sure would recommend you don’t vote him into office
Ya do know since he is a convicted felon, he cannot vote at all, and as I read the news things are getting worse for him and I say
Get your 🍿ready. It’ll be fun to watch him get hammered by the courts. I’ve always had a feeling his time is coming, bigly🤣 I love when people use that stupid word Conold made up.
if grump loses the 2024 election, the case is so strong that it is extremely likely there will be a conviction. If Grump wins the 2024 election, this case will be dismissed.
So get out and VOTE!!!
As It Happens Oct 3 2024
is a weekday prime time Canadian CBC radio magazine show. They did a good segment on Jack Smith's released documents. Below is a link to the archived audio stream. The segment can be found between the following timestamps
Prayer never hurts, as long as it’s a positive vibration sent into the atmosphere is my feelings about these things. I have a long time friend who always considered herself an atheist. Yet she has always had a compassion, kindness, empathy and sense of respect, sensitivity, understanding, reverence for nature, that seemed to me more spiritual than many religious people.
I shared this with her one day, with the clarity I’d no agenda nor interest in “convincing” her she needed to find a religion, mine or anyone. She was appreciative of my acceptance and viewpoint, as she’d often felt so herself, surprised to hear this from an active Christian. She was interested in how I came to feel as my feelings were rare in her experience. My parents had been in a religious cult, my friends all went to Sunday school and I wanted to go too. So I asked my classmates where they went to church, and lived near us. and asked they could ask their parents if I could go with them, too. One said yes.
My mom had been the one who told me she wanted to go, and their “group” encouraged it. My dad wouldn’t go, “he knew more than all the minister & priests, wouldn’t waste time on their blather.” In the ‘50’s mom didn’t drive yet, a bus stopped near by. So I told my mom, I had a ride to Sunday School, could I go? Reminded her she kept telling me their group said, “ and children should go to Sunday School, now I can. Mom said, Yes, you can go! I’d been praying, “If You want me to go, help me find a way”
good vibes or …. over the years I’ve experienced more than a few miracles since.
Wonder how the Suprene Court protects Trump on this one.Jack Smith beat them at their own game. And he us right. Trump was acting as a candidate not President
Regardless of whether he was president or not, I fail to see how inciting an insurrection to prevent the certification of Biden's win, which is what this trial is about, would be considered an "official act".
Not to change the subject, but I drove from NJ to central Florida yesterday and today and listened to your incredible story, “Who Could Ever Love You.” I laughed… I cried. At one point I had to stop at a rest area and walk it off. I still have a bit left. But I’ll read those last pages in the hard copy tonight— thanks, E. Jean for gifting me a copy!
Don't count on it. He and the alt-right media already have them programmed to believe that any news that is bad about him is "fake news" and programmed to not fact-check him.
That part about using the Hatch Act, sealed the deal. He was acting in a private capacity and that, I feel, is what nailed this case so beautifully. Very damning, indeed.
Meidas Touch has downloaded the case/evidence document Jack Smith has filed for Grump's election interference case, and they walk you through it in this video:
Meidas Touch Judge REJECTS Trump Request, RELEASES File TO PUBLIC
I’m so glad you brought up that name. Fox is relevant to everything Trump is and does. When people keep asking how so many voters can support such a horrid human being, it’s easy. Fox. They watch Fox and nothing else. (And it goes without saying they’re not reading anything.) Fox is a well-oiled machine that grinds out kool-aid flavored propaganda.
Of course the American people deserve to know what’s happening with this case, It’s us vs Donald Trump. The Constitution allows a speedy trial for defendant. What about the victim? One needs to ask “Since Trump says he’s innocent we should ask why he didn’t demand a speedy trial? Because we all know why.
I cannot believe the fate of the entire fucking nation is in the hands of this asshole. I don't want to have to worry about this shit anymore. How is it so hard for so many Americans to be kind, decent people and vote for the same? The biggest loss in all of this is my faith in the inherent goodness of the average American. Even if he loses again, I will never be getting that one back again.
And I can’t believe that literally half of our country thinks this piece of shit deserves to be president. How have we fallen so incredibly far into cult of personality? I’ve always had a low opinion of humanity in general, this sinks it even lower. Humanity is a virus and needs to go, we don’t deserve the gift of dominant species. Time to give cats a chance, that is if they haven’t already been running this shit show from behind the scenes anyway, planning our well deserved demise. 😼
Hear hear. My cat is sleeping in my lap as we speak. I go out and bust my ass 50 hours a week making greedy capitalists richer so I can barely afford a one bedroom apartment and come home and play with her and give her the best life possible. Housecats have shit figured out, all they do is sleep, play, and eat. We could learn a lot from them.
Cats do have shit figured out! We don’t see them picking up our poop!
Love that!
Oh, RLT...that is the cat's meow!.Soooo funny!
Lucky kitty and lucky you.
Cats are the Brilliant Species that have Humans enslaved... We Shelter them, we take care of them, and if Humans are Lucky, Humans can Pet them...
I use to watch my cats and think “I need to be like a cat”! Then soon it was “I want to be my cat.” Devil may care attitude, cooly aloof, resolute in self preservation and coyly purring while extracting preferential treatment! They definitely have shit figured out.
I feel as though I have been watching an “ALL Three Stooges” channel constantly for months, perhaps years.
But the Three Stooges were a vaudeville act that managed to survive into cinema and television. By all accounts, their first love was slapstick entertainment, which they enjoyed delivering. Biographies show that Moishe Horvitz (Moe Howard) was the kindest and most decent person, not the meanie he portrayed.
We were never expected to take it all seriously. The pretended assaults never caused harm.
Now we have a pair of Stooges who are most serious. They would drive tens of millions of humans into the wasteland to die, eclipsing the “little Holocaust” that took the European cousins Horvath up the chimneys.
The Stooges were derided for their mean humor. A half century later, we speak of genocide in calm, practical terms.
CS Lewis:
We
live in the Managerial Age, in a world of "Admin." The greatest evil is not now done in those sordid "dens of crime" that Dickens loved to paint. It is not done even in concentration camps and labour camps. In those we see its final result. But it is conceived and ordered (moved, seconded, carried, and minuted) in clean, carpeted, warmed and well-lighted offices, by quiet men with white collars and cut fingernails and smooth-shaven cheeks who do not need to raise their voices. Hence, naturally enough, my symbol for Hell is something like the bureaucracy of a police state or the office of a thoroughly nasty business concern."
And our Vice-Presidential candidate is Chairman of the Board, baby.
And it’s a buyer’s market for souls these days. They’re giving them away.
From what I have been reading, since COVID "went away", is that the current Generation; X,Y,Z, WTF, doesn't want to work. Entitled and Just Want To Have It All, is the present day attitude. And Live off Mom & Dad.
I can't believe that half of the people I know, either family or friends thinks he deserves to be president and I'm in MA!!
I hope it's balanced by my friends and family, 87% of whom want him in prison.
100% of my family and friends want DT out of this universe! Plus ALL my cats And ALL the dogs I know.
I never trust a man who has never had a dog or cat in his life = Trump ( Mr. Drumpf )
I agree. If you want to know about a person's character, watch how they regard animals.
Honestly, the best thing that ever happened to a pet; it’s still alive with someone nice 😊
I remember that little video snippet where the American Eagle tried to bite him.A great metaphor for how he is perceived.
Yeah, i found that odd myself. Until i started seeing his behavior. The animal wouldn't have stood a chance. I like presidents that have animals, even if i don't like the occupant at that time.
Trump probably ate the dogs and cats who dared to come near him. Probably ground them up, fried them very, very, well done and smothered them with ketchup. Note: I love cats and dogs, just saying what Don Old Trump would do.
I want DonOLD in prison too.
I'd much rather he would be at least 6ft. under the jail....
God I hope so too!
Well I'm in the deep red state of Missouri. I'm not a Trumper either.
I'm in deep red AZ and although there are plenty of Trump signs out there, there are fewer than in 2020 and definitely more Harris/Walz with more springing up daily. I have hope, I have hope....
Phoenix here! Let's swing this state (AZ) to deep blue!!
#DeportRacists
South of Tucson here! Our goal is to cut into the number of votes for the top ticket, to get Gallego elected and to throw Tom Crosby out of the County Supervisor’s job after 24 years!
Born & raised in Yuma & Phx, ASU alim. Sending good juju to AZ to dye it blue this time.
the gop is trying to disqualify voters there
the gop is trying to disqualify voters there a couple 100 thousand
But thank goodness the MAGA folk were defeated in 2022 so we have a fighting chance of a fair election. And even our newspaper in this very very Trumpist city is publishing articles about how our current County Board of Supervisors have cost us hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to hide from prosecution for their numerous felonies. One of them has had the grace not to put their name on this year's ballot, but the other, Tom Crosby, is out there again, with his homemade (and our newspaper pointed out THOSE are illegal; he can't get anyone to officially endorse him) signs about "24 Years of Responsible Government." What an absolute travesty!!
I'm also IN Mo. not FROM Mo, in a retirement community. NOT a tee-rumper!
Praying God keeps you safe. Trump and GOP are criminals and dangerous. Do not understand how anyone can support him..the rich love him
I was born and raised in Missouri. It didn’t used to be deep red. What happened?
It still is. Especially up in northern Mo. Where I live.
Yeah!!Hope at last!
He is such a crazy person I also can’t believe he can snow so many
Now that's depressing.
I have distanced myself from quite a few decent folk simply because they support the orange shitbag and Jizzy Davenportfucker Vance.
Doreen, I’m also in MA. In the area or more specifically on the street where I live, it seems to be mostly tbelly’s.
One house ‘mysteriously’ emptied out on Jan7, 2021. However, I’m noticing that there are less tbelly signs & more Harris-Walz plus local dem signs. And, a huge display of all things t in another area almost never has buyers. I’ll also say that people have told me they’re fearful about putting up anything because of the rise in violence since t
entered the scene.
I'm going by the amount of hate and mis info I see posted on social media towards migrants and Harris, from people I know which is depressing. Also the amount of people who feel the need to stockpile guns since the new law took effect. We might be a blue state but we can't take that for granted. At all.
Historically humanity has been susceptible at times to mass hypnotic influence, by certain types of evil individuals with highly mesmerizing oratorical powers. Unsettling societal circumstances, often from multiple circumstances and situations from within and outside the system contribute to unrest exacerbating divisions in the social system. Many citizens react with fear, anger and chaos multiply, while leaders vie for control of power disagreeing on issues and stances on solutions.
Temptations are many, for frightened people tend to be more susceptible, by being told what they want to hear. Smarmy salesman type speakers are highly persuasive, to many good, but terrified people, who aren’t even ready yet to admit to themselves yet, how scared they really are. They’re in denial, a powerful internal inner blockage from reality, it doesn’t make them “bad,” it’s unconscious. Very human, at times we all do it. Yes it’s dangerous now.
Times such as these are always a true test of the true character of leadership, and inner fibre of a society. At the core is there honesty, integrity, truth in the leaders? Are they able and most importantly willing to and does admit errors? Reverse the mistake, that is a test and sign of a true leader, to be trusted.
My cat definitely is smart enough to have been working on this at night while we're asleep. She even pretends she doesn't know all of our English words but my husband and I decided long ago that she's fluent. (This is not an exaggeration.) I'm perfectly fine with turning over the reins to her and her cohorts.
In my experience cats are definitely fluent in English. There are a lot of other animals that are, too. Based on the last cat we had, an old curmudgeon Russian Blue, I think it would be interesting to see what the world would be like if run by cats.
Pretty sure it would be preferable to anything the Rabid Right has planned
It already is run by cats. You think you’re your cat’s owner? Nope. It owns you. Give me a dog any day.
Our dogs own us too, they just aren't as smug about it
I've always known that cats own their people. Or at least they try to. I've always been a cat person, always will be. For a lot of reasons I don't care much for most dogs.
Our VP was labeled a cat lady !! So she has to win :)
So true I do not have a cat at the moment , but I miss having one, so that I can be a cst lady again
Because historically, that is exactly how a country falls from a democracy into a dictatorship. Remember, when people with loyal and good hearts do nothing amid signs of developing fascism and naziism, that's how it happens. Walk yourself into a Democratic office and ask this question: What can I do? Humanity is not a virus and if it was, exactly what would you replace it with- the law of the jungle? That's what Trump is trying to do. I welcome your response.
If you look at the behavior of a virus and the behavior of humanity they mirror each other almost perfectly. I wouldn’t replace us with anything, and neither will nature when we’re gone.
You’re absolutely correct Cindy Wiggins. My Comment expands on your succinct one. We’re in agreement!
Dudes......The Orange Ass-hole is the piece of shit that Heritage and rigtht wing scumbag billilonairs are using to burn the constitution and impose Project 2025......
They have been planning this for years and years. Get everyone you know out to vote Kamala Harris and send Orange Hitler to the kittly litter box.
The powers that be started this w Reagan. Near the end of the 60s, the ultra rich decided we had to much power, rights, earning a decent wage, had unions and were developing a democracy. Democracy and unions are the death to those in power. So they went to z
Heritage Foundation to have a program created to "put us back in our places." It was called the Mandate, and Reagan was the first Republican to get it. He started the union busting, reducing taxes for rich, closed most public facilities for people w mental health problems. He said their commcommunities could take care of them. Project 2025 is the continuation of the Mandate.
I love your sense if humour !! The cats have been victimized enough They are afraid to go out in some States !! You are right they are very smart so they might take over
first it was childless cat ladies ,next it was immigrants are eating my cats ,what are they going to come up with next? lone cat on roof takes aim pissing on turnip at rally
Yeah, but wouldn't you love to see that? I sure would.
OMG, too funny!! If a cat jumped on him or his shoulders from above, he'd freak out.
THAT I'd love to see.
Not half of Americans, half of voters. If the non voters would show up at the polls, this piece of 💩 wouldn’t have a chance at winning.
I’m guess more than half of the non voters would vote FOR that piece of shit tRump than against him if they had the motivation to get off their lazy asses.
I don’t think so. I’d like to give the average person more credit for intelligence. 🤷🏽
The “average” person doesn’t deserve your optimism. The average person in this country is a fucking moron compared to most of the world. And that’s why our country, while being amazing in so many ways, is still a complete and utter shit show overall.
I cannot argue that, but truly believe if more people voted, Democrats would win every election. Technically, we have won the last six ish, but the vote has been stolen from the will of the people through the Electoral College. Ironically, this process was designed to keep an unqualified candidate, like the felon, from ever taking office. Our founding fathers must be rolling over in their graves due to the felon’s term in office AND a highly qualified Black woman being the better candidate. Their racist, misogynistic minds would be upset with both candidates. Thank goodness we don’t live in their world!
TV and social media is the answer to your question. Americans got lazy and stopped reading, stopped thinking critically. TV is the problem!
Mind blowing indeed.
If you read my book you will get it. It explains how Trump happened. Our schools did this to us. I’m a former teacher who wrote a book exposing they’d corruption that deprived our country of real education. It explains why no one knows. It’s called A Graver Danger by Karen Horwitz. I’ll be running a 99 cent promo soon. Send your email to me at teacherkh which is at aol.com and I’ll notify you. It will all make sense.
You use this as another way to promote your book trashing teachers and the education system? Go fuck yourself.
What do you think of the Department of Education?
As a retired teacher, I never saw this in the schools. I blame parents.
teacherkh@aol.com?
Half of this country has an "IQ" below 100, BY DEFINITION!!!!
Extraterrestrial impact or another pandemic, this one more lethal, can let Mother Earth recover from the destructive nature of homo sapiens.
We might ask how hard was it for Germans - who were, like most trying to do their jobs and raise their families, kind, decent people - to support Hitler in the 1930s.
The answer is that Hitler was promising all kinds of things, had a solid following - of the worst sort of Germans - and Germans had in inherent faith and desire in themselves to control their own land.
Donald Trump is following the exact same playbook. He promises glory - but of course cannot deliver, and instead would bring chaos and destruction - and is playing all Americans, especially his most devoted followers, for saps.
I have a Jewish friend who is an expert on Hitler and anything to do with WWII. He said Trumpet is actually worse than Adolf Hitler. He said Hitler had the capacity to love a few people and he loved his dog. I have heard Trump hates animals and I can see him abusing them. He loves to say ".......treated like a dog." I believe dogs should be treated better than most people, because they deserve to be.
And he calls women “dogs”.. dislikes both.
If you want insight into a person, watch how they regard animals. Says it all. And my cats say he smells funny too. EEWW.
Title 18 USC §2381 - Treason
He is incapable of loving anyone but himself. Even his creepy obsession with Ivanka is because she is of him, his creation.
I’m not convinced he truly loves himself. People with self love don’t need others to continually praise them and stroke their egos. I think he hates himself, too, but disguises his self hate by constantly telling everyone how great he is.
I agree, H12thDoc. Anyone or anything he creates is superior - more superior than the most superior. He must be proud of Donald Jr. and Eric too.....the gifts that keep on giving.
I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic. He certainly does not treat who Steve Schmidt refers to as Uday and Qusay very well.
Pure sarcasm on my part. He loves to humiliate the two sons any chance he gets and blames them for anything that goes wrong. Nobody screws up more than the Orange Stain on Humanity.
I agree. I heard Hitler was concerned about shellfish.
Exactly. As far as I’m concerned, MAGA = Nazi. Full stop. ✊🇺🇸🌊😎
Skyring, Germans supported Hitler because he struck fear into their hearts if they didn't support/follow him which is exactly what Donald Trump is doing in his campaign. ' I have the right to go after and prosecute anyone and every one who has opposed me, who has been 'unfair' to me' says Trump. Hitler's brown shirts were patrolling the streets looking for everyone who may have dissed him back then. Hitler targeted the Jew s out of hatred and revenge, Trump is targeting Haitians, Latino/Latinas, anyone who isn't white. Trump's right hand men, like Steven Miller and Steve Bannon are today's brown shirts. Everyone should be afraid but no one who is afraid should vote for Trump. Do what you can to convince 10, 20, 30 Independents, Republicans, family and friends to vote Democrat. This is how democracy will survive. Make no mistake. It is at risk. Do something, anything.
Hitler tapped into the resentment of the German people at the economic hardships caused by the Treaty of Versailles. He then scapegoated the Jewish people, along with people with disabilities, LGBQ, Roma peoples, communists, anyone who didn't fit into the "master race" crap. Fascism needs scapegoats because fascism is a hate based strategy.
I think he watches films of Hitler too. He even shakes hands the way Hitler did. He grabs a person's hand, pulls them toward him in a jerking manner, then holds on long enough to make the person feel uncomfortable.
DonOLD also said that if he fails it will be Jews responsible. (Speech to Israeli/American Council) I think people are still convinced he will manage the economy because of that damned TV show, they refuse to consider any other news about him.
I am floored every time I hear someone say he would be better for the economy. The people who say he would be great because he is a "businessman." Leaves me speechless. Everything he touches turns to crap. He has not had a successful business, runs everything into the ground, and doesn't pay anyone he owes money to. Any person entering his orbit should prepare to have their lives and reputations ruined. He is loyal only to the disgusting image he sees in the mirror. He feels human beings were put on Earth to serve him. Even when his first wife died he had to find one last way to use her.
Notwithstanding the obvious fact that business success is not indicative of the skills necessary to run government. We can’t fall for the myth that business always does things better than government.Nor is the opposite true (that would be socialism).
I agree.
I still cannot believe Jr., Eric, and Vanky allowed him to bury their mother on the crappy golf course, just so he could get a tax break. Such disrespect. What is wrong with them?
DNA and lack of parenting skills? There is no bottom to his pit and I don't even know what to say about the three he had with Ivana. The two sons appear to be idiots allergic to truth. I don't know much about Vanky, but it can't be good.
he didnt have mien camp beside his bed for nothing he had his nanny read to him to fall asleep
Actually it was a book of Hitler’s speeches. He could never have gotten through Mein Kamph.
I can't get through Mein Kampf. It is the most turgid tripe. It is the sort of book Don Trump would write if he were able to write more than a few words at a time.
Ivana, the wife he buried stonless beside the green on hole #13 .....I beilieve said that Orange kept a copy of Mein Kampf beside his bed.....(never opened it, just waved his fucking stupid accordian hands at it)
It was a book of Hitler’s speeches. He would never have been able to read Mein Kampf. I’m an avid reader, and I had trouble even starting to read it.
Mein Kampf means “my struggle” auf Deutsch (in German). When I retired a few years ago I tackled “The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich”. Lots of parallels to the MAGA method of operation. The “brown shirts” were similar to the militia groups such as Proud Boys and Oath-keepers. It ‘s a large volume and there are numerous parallels right down to MAGA and Conservative duplicity.
Yes and Trump's men like Steven Miller and Steve Bannon are in charge of the brown shirts.
Miller looks more like Goebbels than Roebm😉 but then again, he has all the evil intentions.
Kev, Mate its Mein Kamph… not being pedantic or judgy, just if its any use to you in the future….
Loved your comment… I would also say that The Orange Numpty has far thinner skin than AH… He’s a bully but also a coward… Bad News!
Camp?
Why try and embarrass the poster? We all know what he/she is referring to. By pointing out mistakes in spelling like that it just inhibits and can even prevent someone from sharing their opinions. Is it really worth it? People can just use the correct spelling in a reply that references it, as in "my take on Mein Kampf was" therefore politely using it correctly without making fun of someone
Camp was always a struggle for me too.
Amen. It has been devastating to lose my faith in fellow Americans.
I subscribe to many substacks, probably could be called my "echo chamber" news feeds. But, there are so many of us out there with similar viewpoints, sometimes I'm getting ready to respond, and I continue reading responses and two or three already typed the same thing I was thinking! Don't let the miserable folks drown us out. We've got this! I'm not playing Pollyanna here:) Blast from the past. Let's seek each other out and restore our faith in our fellow Americans who love nature, animals, fairness, equality, humility, and humankind. Fuck the rest.
yes! Last night I attended a Michigan Women for Harris event. Over 50 likeminded women attended from 8 or 9 small towns in a definitely red part of the state It felt really great to het together and not be afraid to talk politics. I get depressed seeing all the Trump signs.
Cheers to that!
Lisa, I second that. Check out mine for weekly posts on how to be a human when everything sucks. The Deep End. BTW, I wrote a book on cats--Thank God for Cats. It's funny and has killer illustrations. We could exchange subs?
I actually don't have a substack. I'm not sure how it got attached to my actual name! I'm not worthy! But I like to comment and I love the fortitude of those like Jeff Tiedrich, and Jay Kuo, and Mary Trump, The Blvwark, now I'm telling on myself. I will check out yours too Linda!
Yes, I subscribe to upbeat substacks too! And I turn CNN off as soon as they ask the opinion of the Trumpists. I’ve gravitated more toward MSNBC this week, so much more upbeat!! Not to mention those legal eagles like Glenn Kirschner who can explain what these filings and rulings mean. I wish I could get my hands on the yard sign that says Republican but not voting for Trump. I usually don’t think yard signs are “good” but for this last time
Very wise Lisa Beck, we can’t waste energy drain on the anger, betrayal, disappointment, disgust, frustration and upset of our fellow Americans, having fallen under the mesmerizing spell of “djt” ( I prefer not to give him more space than that). It’s true, even as they are oblivious of what they are doing to themselves and us, our entire country. Their denial of the facts and truth to choose to support an evil person and his movement, meant to prop an egomaniac up as Emperor or what the delusional guy plans to label himself would be if he got his coup. God Forbid!
Our challenges are how do we process all our natural feelings, use the energy they generate in us in a healthy way, for good of our country,fellow citizens, & ourselves? We’re commenting here, refining positive ways to pass the urgent messages on to as many, as widely as feasible. As able donating time to register Vote Blue Voters, Postcards, campaign volunteers, $$$$$Donatations…. you cab add more and pass it on for sure!
Excellent!!!
I couldn’t have said this any better.
If we were willing to follow DJT's inane example of grade-school name calling, Mary has suggested one perfect for the cause: 'Depraved Donald!' (demented Donald, dastardly Donald, deceiving Donald, work too)... = )
Right there with you. I always leave my house on guard and with my head on a swivel and I live in the burbs.
Sounds like me. I'm one of few mixed races in my suburban subdivision and I'm in a red state. Constantly watching my back.
I totally agree
I can't believe that the fate of the nation could be in the hands of the corrupt Supreme Court.
The fate of the World, who, BTW, is watching.
It has been said, that 'Freedom Requires Eternal Vigilance'.... DJT is a LOSER who has been gifted with a lot of $$$ through-out his life... He has wasted most of it... Now DJT is mostly supported by Fools... DJT corrupts everything that he touches... Look at SCOTUS... Look at how DJT has used the Legal System... Look at JD Vance, a Yale Law Graduate... We can hope to eventually prevail this November 2024, but the Struggle-Must-Go-On...
Please, never lose your faith in your fellow countrymen. We will win, of this I am sure!
I hope you are right.
I fully agree with you.
The Republican Party will be dead to me.
If you read my book you will get it back. It explains how Trump happened. Our schools did this to us. I’m a former teacher who wrote a book exposing they’d corruption that deprived our country of real education. It explains why no one knows. It’s called A Graver Danger by Karen Horwitz. I’ll be running a 99 cent promo soon. Send your email to me at teacherkh which is at aol.com and I’ll notify you. It will all make sense.
Will you FUCK OFF with your stupid book promotion!!!
I agree. He has done irreparable harm to this country's unity, or whatever was left of it after other previously contested elections. Additionally, his glaring narcissism should serve as a huge red flag as to how low he will go to toady himself and seek the approval of dictators and others with the absolute power that he craves, hence his cozying up to Putin, who exudes, in his mind, the bravado and power that he wants others to see in himself.
His childish name-calling seemed to be aimed toward attracting the "poorly educated" whom he made a point of saying he "loves". By making a point of mentioning them specifically, he was actually insulting them. He knew, though, that he could win over a population of people who feel disenfranchised by a country which places a high value on professional-level jobs, like his, taken up by college-educated people, like he is, and by mocking those in his administration who had high level, high paying positions.
His firing people at will demonstrated his assumed power as an extension of his CEO position in his "The Apprentice" TV show. In contrast, by seeming to put himself on the level of average, ordinary people, he made them feel more important and included in his inner circle. They viewed his bravado domestically and internationally as demonstrating the leadership skills to defend us against our adversaries. Instead of viewing his cozy relationship with dictators as treasonous, they viewed it as maintaining peace with no new wars even though he freed 5,000 Taliban members who then infiltrated Afghanistan, yet they criticize Biden for actions in the botched withdrawal of troops. Trump set that up to fail.
According to the "Times-Republican" regarding Biden's troop withdrawal, "This colossal failure of leadership cost the lives of 13 brave American servicemembers, portrayed weakness on the global stage, and left more than $7 billion in U.S. military equipment behind, which has since fallen into the hands of the Taliban. The entire operation was an embarrassment and is a stain on the already poor record of the Biden-Harris administration."
However, according to factcheck.org, "The Trump administration in February 2020 negotiated a withdrawal agreement with the Taliban that excluded the Afghan government, freed 5,000 imprisoned Taliban soldiers and set a date certain of May 1, 2021, for the final withdrawal.
And the Trump administration kept to the pact, reducing U.S. troop levels from about 13,000 to 2,500, even though the Taliban continued to attack Afghan government forces and welcomed al-Qaeda terrorists into the Taliban leadership."
This is why his supporters don't like to fact check what they hear and hate those who do.
"The biggest loss in all of this is my faith in the inherent goodness of the average American. Even if he loses again, I will never be getting that one back again."
Right there with you on this one. WTF!
Andy: I hope you will regain your faith in the inherent goodness of people. I believe most are good. News tends to show the bad acts of others rather than good acts. Please do not give up. I don't know you. However, there is no doubt in my mind that you are a wonderful person and is a blessing to those that know you. Wishing You and Yours Best Days.
Andy, I whole heartedly agree with you!
The Felon deserves to live the rest of his days in a dark prison cell broke and alone.
The Jack Smith filing is a fascinating read and he makes a very clear-cut case for how Judge Tanya Chutkan can determine whether something is official or unofficial. I think even this corrupt Supreme Court will be hard pressed to invent more law out of the ether to cover for Trump. Jack has exposed what is happening now. Trump is neck deep in the Current operation. Trump is not Running an election campaign, he is building a coup, revolt machine. Jack shows how he operates, micromanaging.
That's why this Jack Smith: Karma is coming t-shirt will NEVER get old 👇
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Kamala MUST win to prevent Trump from installing a corrupt AG who will kill everything the Jack Smith investigation has revealed. Trump will pardon absolutely everyone named unless they publically denounce him before the election. Trump can never be allowed back into the White House. Vote blue up and down the ballot!
I voted by mail last week, but I didn’t mail it. I put it in a ballot drop box by town hall. Of course it was blue from top to bottom.
Good news!! At last! Thankful to hear this! Waiting frantically in Canada!!🇨🇦 Helpless to do a thing at all there except post on line and talk to decent Americans such as here! And it affects the entire world because of being really the last democratic superpower if that isn’t a contradiction in terms! You give me hope for the results!
Thank you Catherine. Nice to have our neighbors to the north in Canada stand with us.
Thank you. :)
I live in Oregon (all mail-in) but I too will put mine directly into a drop box.
I wish it could all be done online. Fair and accurate votes. Election workers would be safe.
But you know, they will claim that the system was hacked, and votes intended for Trump automatically went to Biden with no evidence of the claim. Trump is desperate, and desperate people do desperate things. Expect more of what happened in 2020.
I know, but it can't help to wish !! LOL !
Same here. I made sure mine got right in the ballot box at our election commission. Saw LOTS of people dropping off and picking up early voter ballots.
Dropped mine and husband's in mail this afternoon. We are able to track our ballots, from request time, when they send them out and when they are received. Bar coding is how it's done.
He sure likes lies, darkness,violence and hatred. A 16th century dungeon sounds more his style.
Or have his riches taken away from him and confined to his Mar A Lago estate without any of his creature comforts as an eternal reminder of what he had and now lost. Picturing Steve Martin in his character in "The Jerk" at the end. LOL.
...and not have access to his orange makeup and hair dye and girdle and shoe lifts. He can keep his tiny white hands, though.
or his depends which he depends on
Ooops! Forgot about those!
And make him go barefoot on the cold stone floor covered with straw, dirt and other yucky stuff. He should not have a coat or sweater either. Make him clean up his own diapers. He can eat slop.
Ok, now you sound a little deranged. Chill. He needs to go but we don’t need to get crazy.
He would definitely suffer without an audience.
Make it solitary confinement!
Traitor is defined as: one who betrays another's trust or is false to an obligation or duty.
TFG fits this description to a T. As POTUS he took an oath to protect and defend The Constitution of the United States. That is being a traitor.
The punishment for treason in the United States is death or a minimum of five years in prison, a fine of at least $10,000, and a lifetime bar from holding any federal office:
Why is he running for public office at this time? Can republicans read? Do they understand our laws?? I realize my comments ate moot, but seriously, why is he allowed to run for public office? Why isn’t he in prison????
I have been wondering about that too… why has drump been able to even campaign??
It’s got to be something to do with giving someone money !!
I would vote for the Easter bunny before I’d vote for him!!
I would vote for my dog, and I don’t have a dog.
I want to enter my smart cat in the run for office. She could beat Trump, she is smarter and a hell of alot nicer than the orange one.
Unfortunately the founding fathers that wrote the Constitution, never dreamed this would happen and didn't include something like that.
The Heritage Foundation, through Project 2025, has requirements out the wazoo for qualifying to be a Trump lackey.
To qualify to be President of the United States, the Constitution has only two.
It's harder to adopt a cat than it is to become President.
A failure of imagination on the part of our Founding Fathers had led us to this.
The Founding Fathers were the oligarchy. After Europeans invaded this country - after invading Africa - they came here. They were the oligarchy. The Cinstitustion was written to keep them in power. They fought democracy. the House of Representatives had no power. It was created to give the commoner the thought they were participating in the government. The Senate was made up of the oligarchy. They picked, not the people, who was to be in the Senate...They believed the commoner did not have the knowledge nor ability to know what was best. Only the rich did.
Does this sound familiar. Just read 2024 WEF agenda. The same thing. They've decided they are to own everything, control everything, incl us. This is where the "you will have nothing but be happy" came from: The New World OrderThe Great Reset.
Yes, in any other upper-level position, in the private sector, behavior such as his would have been grounds for immediate dismissal with no severance pay and extended benefits. People may even be barred from communicating with him so that he couldn't use them to retaliate. He would be lucky if he didn't get sued if something bad happened to the country as a result of his actions after dismissal.
he's running because he thinks it will keep him out of jail or prosecution of his crimes
Just this afternoon, I cast my mail-in ballot for Harris-Walz IN A SUBURBAN COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA! I didn't take any chances with the US mail at all and went directly to the county courthouse to put the ballot in the drop box. 🤩
Put my ballot in my city’s drop box yesterday too💙💙
I put mine in the hands of the township clerk, not trusting the drop box
Well, the box was actually in the lobby of the courthouse "government center annex ," with armed security guards directing me, so I felt pretty confident that the ballot would be safe! 😄
The US Mail in California is largely staffed by immigrants from The Philippines - they are always friendly, courteous and efficient. I trust them!
Send him to Jeffrey Epstein’s vacant cell.
Epetein's cell is a good one ,or make him read his wife's new book.
He can't read.
This is a perfect article title, Mary
You always nail it but especially today
Always grateful 🙏 for your inspirational courage
❤💙🤍
Let him lose, bigly, then get crushed under the weight of his criminal prosecutions.
I was just thinking about my work many years ago as a juvenile probation officer, I was told by a senior detective…. Criminals always revert to their “pattern” … if they were to go after car radios, you’ll see them time and again being arrested for those same crimes!!
So I’d be surprised if don would change what he’s been doing all these years… and if you are really looking a bit more stability I sure would recommend you don’t vote him into office
Ya do know since he is a convicted felon, he cannot vote at all, and as I read the news things are getting worse for him and I say
It’s about time!!
Yes, he’s been a consistent grifter.
$100,000.00 watches now.
Get your 🍿ready. It’ll be fun to watch him get hammered by the courts. I’ve always had a feeling his time is coming, bigly🤣 I love when people use that stupid word Conold made up.
if grump loses the 2024 election, the case is so strong that it is extremely likely there will be a conviction. If Grump wins the 2024 election, this case will be dismissed.
So get out and VOTE!!!
As It Happens Oct 3 2024
is a weekday prime time Canadian CBC radio magazine show. They did a good segment on Jack Smith's released documents. Below is a link to the archived audio stream. The segment can be found between the following timestamps
(11:40 - 19:10)
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-2-as-it-happens/clip/16098934-an-exoneration-1973-murder-didnt-commit
Countdown with Keith Olbermann also has a good reading of the Jack Smith document:
MAKE THEM RIOT. DO IT!!!" THE JACK SMITH BOXED SET DROPS
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jegqJjhDB_4
As I write I’m watching Kamala Harris speaking in Wisconsin, with Liz Cheney literally by her side. I’m not a praying person, but 🙏🏼
I watched that, too. Both Cheney and Harris spoke and both were so inspiring.
Prayer never hurts, as long as it’s a positive vibration sent into the atmosphere is my feelings about these things. I have a long time friend who always considered herself an atheist. Yet she has always had a compassion, kindness, empathy and sense of respect, sensitivity, understanding, reverence for nature, that seemed to me more spiritual than many religious people.
I shared this with her one day, with the clarity I’d no agenda nor interest in “convincing” her she needed to find a religion, mine or anyone. She was appreciative of my acceptance and viewpoint, as she’d often felt so herself, surprised to hear this from an active Christian. She was interested in how I came to feel as my feelings were rare in her experience. My parents had been in a religious cult, my friends all went to Sunday school and I wanted to go too. So I asked my classmates where they went to church, and lived near us. and asked they could ask their parents if I could go with them, too. One said yes.
My mom had been the one who told me she wanted to go, and their “group” encouraged it. My dad wouldn’t go, “he knew more than all the minister & priests, wouldn’t waste time on their blather.” In the ‘50’s mom didn’t drive yet, a bus stopped near by. So I told my mom, I had a ride to Sunday School, could I go? Reminded her she kept telling me their group said, “ and children should go to Sunday School, now I can. Mom said, Yes, you can go! I’d been praying, “If You want me to go, help me find a way”
good vibes or …. over the years I’ve experienced more than a few miracles since.
Wonder how the Suprene Court protects Trump on this one.Jack Smith beat them at their own game. And he us right. Trump was acting as a candidate not President
Regardless of whether he was president or not, I fail to see how inciting an insurrection to prevent the certification of Biden's win, which is what this trial is about, would be considered an "official act".
Not to change the subject, but I drove from NJ to central Florida yesterday and today and listened to your incredible story, “Who Could Ever Love You.” I laughed… I cried. At one point I had to stop at a rest area and walk it off. I still have a bit left. But I’ll read those last pages in the hard copy tonight— thanks, E. Jean for gifting me a copy!
I hope E. Jean is doing well. I’m so thankful she stood up to the orange con man and won her case.
But as far as I understand she still hasn't got a cent from him (some of which she was going to spread around to other victims).
Your correct. He’s appealing the verdict, as he always does. She’ll get her money eventually.
Loved the book! I'm so glad you wrote it, Mary. It's so moving. I hope it does well!
Cande, it is a great audiobook.
Thank you, Mary. 💙 I hope you feel better.
I hope Jack Smith's filing convinces Donald's supporters that he is guilty.
Don't count on it. He and the alt-right media already have them programmed to believe that any news that is bad about him is "fake news" and programmed to not fact-check him.
That part about using the Hatch Act, sealed the deal. He was acting in a private capacity and that, I feel, is what nailed this case so beautifully. Very damning, indeed.
Absolutely. How can the Supreme Court twist, contort, and reimagine the Hatch Act to suit Donald Trump's needs? This will be a good one.
“Not really Supreme Court,” it got wrongly packed to do the bidding of a certain groups bidding.
And how do we get the people who really need to see this information to see it, read it, and comprehend?
Meidas Touch has downloaded the case/evidence document Jack Smith has filed for Grump's election interference case, and they walk you through it in this video:
Meidas Touch Judge REJECTS Trump Request, RELEASES File TO PUBLIC
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pf-1VmgXCUc
but how to get Fox viewers to see it ....?
I’m so glad you brought up that name. Fox is relevant to everything Trump is and does. When people keep asking how so many voters can support such a horrid human being, it’s easy. Fox. They watch Fox and nothing else. (And it goes without saying they’re not reading anything.) Fox is a well-oiled machine that grinds out kool-aid flavored propaganda.
Fuck 'em. they are dead to us.
Impossible. They've been trained to believe the truth is a lie. They are dead to us.
Of course the American people deserve to know what’s happening with this case, It’s us vs Donald Trump. The Constitution allows a speedy trial for defendant. What about the victim? One needs to ask “Since Trump says he’s innocent we should ask why he didn’t demand a speedy trial? Because we all know why.
I predict Donald John Trump will go to prison.
Your lips to God's ear
🙏🙏🙏
Colorado Supermax, room for one.
We need to be praying for a much needed miracle on this!
Marc Short said this is a “gray” area. Why do all republicans politicians lie? Because reality is so hard for them.