You make a good point about balance in life. I feel that my politically disappointed friends realize that they were so focused on politics that they lost themselves. We do need to be more balanced to be more cohesive. Thanks for the reminder.
Last year staying politically engaged was hell on my mental health. I too am taking a break from news unless its here on substack. Time to rediscover hobbies, go to concerts and read, write, and make art more. Life is short, likely to be even shorter for many with Trump as president. I gotta try to make the most of life before this all comes crashing down.
Indeed, like crash and burn, but should do my best to remain optimistic, as the saying goes, in the end, the good or light will prevail but before when?
WTF HAPPENED WITH HIM ANYWAY ? Was he this whackaloony before becoming a Trumpist & his P. R. people just covered it up ? Or does associating with Jabba the Trump just f--k someone up mentally 45 ways from New Years' ?What the Hell ?
Maybe. Chief Justice Roberts of the U.S. Supreme Court put out a statement yesterday to the incoming Administration DJT and his cronies that the Justice Department will not bow to them. They are the Executive Branch. Roberts is also concerned about the U.S. Supreme Court suddenly being faced with term limits, which I hope does happen. I would love to see 3 impeachments or more. Remove all Justices appointed by Trump from that court. And of course the Democrats are appointing 22 federal judges before Trump takes office. Biden ordered that to be done. Now there is no one that Trump can appoint over the next 4 years. Hopefully!
I’m so disappointed that Thomas and Aliso aren’t held accountable for avoiding taxes or free travel or allowing spouses to weigh in on national issues. They should recuse themselves at the very least. I have sadly learned that justice is very weak and biased.
I think you meant to say that the Supreme Court will not bow to the Trump administration, not the Justice Department. You are aware that 67 votes are needed for a conviction in the Senate. I don't see a Supreme Court Justice being impeached and convicted in my lifetime.
Meidastouch is reporting that Democratic governers are working together to fight back against President Musk and First Lady Donald........with lawsuits.
Hopefully, before it is too late.....progressive social media will pull together somehow...and
form some kind of alliance...........United we stand...divided we fall...
Jan 20 is coming up fast..........the Trumptastrophy is about to unfold
The soon to be White Trash House.will a clone band ,that sucks, version of un-professional wrestling........yea.on with their buisnessman clown suits and riip themselsves apart......extra butter on the popcorn please.
GOP, the Grand Ole Poo Party and their Dear Leader Dumpty, had a great fall, and they will not be able to put Dumpty back together again, but when will that be, I guess when the voters that voted for Trump, see the light of day, when they "start suffering a lot more" under the thumbscrews weight by Republicans, for will be "the usual" more tax cuts for the uber rich and their grand austerity plans for everyone else, this new breed of GOP, is even more rotten stinking and fascists to the core and of course without heart, compassion and have dark hearts, they are all decrepit and disgusting like their fascist leader and wannabe dictator, for Trump, never met or heard of a dictator past or present, that he did not like or admire, for after all, he seeks to be Americas dictator, for it has been for so long and so obvious, but his MAGA devotes, his faithful followers, are completely blind to this fact and they eat up all his vitriol with their breakfast and seem to love him as they love the crap, ad nauseum🤮, the he dishes out daily
For us watching the meltdown! Butter and a little salt is all I need. I think the other stuff would be great but I don't want to miss the Great Implosion
“Republicans do not know how to govern” a quote from this Mary Trump article. I want to extrapolate and add: THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO GOVERN ACCORDING TO CONSTITUTIONAL AND DEMOCRATIC NORMS. IN OTHER WORDS:: under our governing LAW. Gather that perspective. We will need it for the oncoming fight to preserve OUR DEMOCRACY.
At least alot of us saw what's to come with Trump in office. Unfortunately we started 2025 out with a bang and string of bad luck right off the bat! This is definitely going to be a roller coaster ride, but we have to remain calm and I hope by the first two years, more will come to reality. Vance is supposed to be Vice President but I think he'll be in name only and Musk will be the major influence over Trump. That's when the fireworks are bound to start flying! And Trump will get upset , because he's not in charge. This will definitely be interesting.
I do not at all like the guy, but I would much prefer Mary’s ne’er-do-well uncle does not go out in a mid-air explosion. It would not be of help in improving the overall situation.
Elon Musk should be deported. He is an illegal who came here from South Africa on a student visa that our government would not allow to be renewed so Musk could continue his college education here. And according to the article Elon Musk and his brother have never become Naturalized citizens. So what the F--K is he doing working in our White House. Nobody is doing anything about it.
If true, it’s like everything else being uncovered over the past years laws are not enforced. Corruption is rampant and will continue. Prime example is ignoring the emoluments clause of the Constitution.
I think the courts that threw out lawsuits over Trump’s violations of the emoluments clause(s) may have said the complainants did not have standing to sue. We’re going to have to figure that one out.
The people Trump has picked so far for his cabinet, they all gave him one million dollars or more for his campaign. They bought their positions. Musk gave him a million dollars.
he thinks that he gets another ASS - KISSING FLUNKY / SYCOPHANT when some people think that Musk might be manipulating Donny Dips--t's strings, not unlike Putin.
Well said. I like your new personal outlook on life and your health. And your advice to Democrats on how to proceed moving forward is right on. Thank you for your goodness.
I totally agree. My husband and I have been watching old westerns and other shows (that have some humor) and eating better. Shutting off the steady diet of cable news has been like opening a window to fresh air. Wishing All Best Days....
I have been watching Hopalong Cassidy movies from the 1930’s, most of them with “Gabby” Hayes—I can hear my Dad’s imitation which I took up. William Boyd, who played Hopalong, became a sponsor of Producer’s Dairy in Fresno. He was on milk cartons when I was a kid. Fond memories of my Fresno grandparents—
Michael Guenon: I appreciate your comment. Gabby Hayes is one of my favorites to watch. Watching old shows brings back memories for me too. Perhaps, I look at them as easier times. However, I imagine many people look back on their childhoods as easier. Thank You for the note. Wishing You and Yours the Best...
OMG, you’ve really hit the right notes here Mary. I actually managed to feel a bit optimistic by the end, even though there was plenty of bleak stuff in the middle. I’m so glad you started this big ole project of yours. Ten years ago, did you have any idea what you’d be up to today? Maybe that can be a question for the next “Ask Mary Anything (within reason).” I’m looking forward to all that comes next from Mary Trump Media, and to the beautiful essays you write here. Thank you!
A curious thing: One would imagine looking through some smoky glass to try to make out what is beyond; but when the apostle Paul wrote his letters, they didn’t have glass, at all; or, so I have read.
Thank you, Mary, for helping to keep things in focus. You're right, we do need to take care of ourselves, that way we can better get into the fight! May we look for the bright spots in the coming year, and not dread the dark, because we already know it's gonna be there.
It is through connections, exploration and discovery, and appreciating just how special this world is that will keep us all from falling into the dark places, that is, if we keep trying to see what and who is out here to get to know. It's sad for me that so many of the minority of less than decent people keep getting elected and chosen for positions they do not warrant or deserve. We should work to do better in this area, not just here, but all over the world. Let's go for people who actually care and who are competent in the areas for which we need them to serve.
DJT Small - Dick wants Greenland, correct ? Or does he want EVERY KNEE TO BOW & / OR EVERY TONGUE TO CONFESS to his faux Messiahship ? 😁😆😅A small thing.....
You make a good point about balance in life. I feel that my politically disappointed friends realize that they were so focused on politics that they lost themselves. We do need to be more balanced to be more cohesive. Thanks for the reminder.
Last year staying politically engaged was hell on my mental health. I too am taking a break from news unless its here on substack. Time to rediscover hobbies, go to concerts and read, write, and make art more. Life is short, likely to be even shorter for many with Trump as president. I gotta try to make the most of life before this all comes crashing down.
Indeed, like crash and burn, but should do my best to remain optimistic, as the saying goes, in the end, the good or light will prevail but before when?
Since the destroyer won, I watch news a lot less
Maybe something resembling decent or acceptable will come of this chaotic crapstorm.
I will hope for that but, for as long as Trump is their dear leader, it is not likely, they will suck up to him, the spinless creeps
https://t.co/WLjr9fZn5y
It's pretty much the end of the American " Empire ", even though it could be argued that the " Empire " died between Korea & Vietnam
I hope to stay balanced, too, in 2025.
Thank you, Mary 💙.
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8FYHs53/
DJT's administration is an ungainly unwieldy MESS - so maybe there's room for hope in that.
Robert Reich has good ideas about the federal court system as a resource for slowing down and even stopping Donald Trump.
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/see-you-in-court
Thanks. I was going to recommend EXTRA - STRENGTH KETAMINE.
And a lot of it.
OR *CURARE* !!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRING IT ON !
That would certainly slow Musk down! Bwahahaha
WTF HAPPENED WITH HIM ANYWAY ? Was he this whackaloony before becoming a Trumpist & his P. R. people just covered it up ? Or does associating with Jabba the Trump just f--k someone up mentally 45 ways from New Years' ?What the Hell ?
Maybe. Chief Justice Roberts of the U.S. Supreme Court put out a statement yesterday to the incoming Administration DJT and his cronies that the Justice Department will not bow to them. They are the Executive Branch. Roberts is also concerned about the U.S. Supreme Court suddenly being faced with term limits, which I hope does happen. I would love to see 3 impeachments or more. Remove all Justices appointed by Trump from that court. And of course the Democrats are appointing 22 federal judges before Trump takes office. Biden ordered that to be done. Now there is no one that Trump can appoint over the next 4 years. Hopefully!
I’m so disappointed that Thomas and Aliso aren’t held accountable for avoiding taxes or free travel or allowing spouses to weigh in on national issues. They should recuse themselves at the very least. I have sadly learned that justice is very weak and biased.
You would think, those justices would realize they are damaging themselves and the country; but, apparently, they are oblivious.
Or they could just care LESS because all they gave a crap in Hades about was power & titles.
I think you meant to say that the Supreme Court will not bow to the Trump administration, not the Justice Department. You are aware that 67 votes are needed for a conviction in the Senate. I don't see a Supreme Court Justice being impeached and convicted in my lifetime.
Spoken as a true realist (sigh).
I found that column extremely disturbing when I read it the other day. He is being completely unrealistic.
Meidastouch is reporting that Democratic governers are working together to fight back against President Musk and First Lady Donald........with lawsuits.
Hopefully, before it is too late.....progressive social media will pull together somehow...and
form some kind of alliance...........United we stand...divided we fall...
Jan 20 is coming up fast..........the Trumptastrophy is about to unfold
Muskrat, is the boss, at least for now, but it appears, the Maga-sphere, is already starting to implode and eat each other
Sun Tzu says in The Art of War to not distract the enemy from internal fighting..
They're big guys, let's see them KICK THE LIVING CRAP out of each other.
The soon to be White Trash House.will a clone band ,that sucks, version of un-professional wrestling........yea.on with their buisnessman clown suits and riip themselsves apart......extra butter on the popcorn please.
So — let’s just talk quietly amongst ourselves and hope the MAGA folks are too busy to notice.
Because, for one thing, how long can/will Vice President Trump abide Elon garnering more attention than he does?
GOP, the Grand Ole Poo Party and their Dear Leader Dumpty, had a great fall, and they will not be able to put Dumpty back together again, but when will that be, I guess when the voters that voted for Trump, see the light of day, when they "start suffering a lot more" under the thumbscrews weight by Republicans, for will be "the usual" more tax cuts for the uber rich and their grand austerity plans for everyone else, this new breed of GOP, is even more rotten stinking and fascists to the core and of course without heart, compassion and have dark hearts, they are all decrepit and disgusting like their fascist leader and wannabe dictator, for Trump, never met or heard of a dictator past or present, that he did not like or admire, for after all, he seeks to be Americas dictator, for it has been for so long and so obvious, but his MAGA devotes, his faithful followers, are completely blind to this fact and they eat up all his vitriol with their breakfast and seem to love him as they love the crap, ad nauseum🤮, the he dishes out daily
They EAT THEIR WOUNDED.
I HOPE
Should we reserve some seats with a good view of the action ? 😄😆😁
Don't forget the popcorn
With THC / Amanita mushroom extract or without ? It's IMPORTANT.
For us watching the meltdown! Butter and a little salt is all I need. I think the other stuff would be great but I don't want to miss the Great Implosion
Fava beans & a fine Chianti ? 😆😄😁🍷
🤣😅😂
Make sure the pizza is heavily influenced with magic mushrooms
And line up the shots!! 🥃 🥃🥃
We must take a page from the Trumpian playbook and stall, stall, stall.
“Republicans do not know how to govern” a quote from this Mary Trump article. I want to extrapolate and add: THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO GOVERN ACCORDING TO CONSTITUTIONAL AND DEMOCRATIC NORMS. IN OTHER WORDS:: under our governing LAW. Gather that perspective. We will need it for the oncoming fight to preserve OUR DEMOCRACY.
Correct. To Republicans, norms and laws are for fools. These people are like something out of Mad Max.
Mad Max was MORE CIVILIZED than GOP troglodytes.
At least alot of us saw what's to come with Trump in office. Unfortunately we started 2025 out with a bang and string of bad luck right off the bat! This is definitely going to be a roller coaster ride, but we have to remain calm and I hope by the first two years, more will come to reality. Vance is supposed to be Vice President but I think he'll be in name only and Musk will be the major influence over Trump. That's when the fireworks are bound to start flying! And Trump will get upset , because he's not in charge. This will definitely be interesting.
Let’s all make sure he knows that we know he’s not in charge. That’ll unhinge him even more.
As if DJT or any of these fugitives from ARKHAM ASYLUM were ever HINGED.
The Trump plane, when will it take a nosedive before he does too much more damage
An airplane can recover from a nosedive, but not a mid-air explosion (see former Wagner Group chieftain Yevgeny Prigozhin).
Yes, thank you for that clarification, even though, I deep down knew that, so may the Trump MAGA plane, implode or explode with a big bang!
I do not at all like the guy, but I would much prefer Mary’s ne’er-do-well uncle does not go out in a mid-air explosion. It would not be of help in improving the overall situation.
Not unless Musk and Vance were both on said plane with him
Elon Musk should be deported. He is an illegal who came here from South Africa on a student visa that our government would not allow to be renewed so Musk could continue his college education here. And according to the article Elon Musk and his brother have never become Naturalized citizens. So what the F--K is he doing working in our White House. Nobody is doing anything about it.
If true, it’s like everything else being uncovered over the past years laws are not enforced. Corruption is rampant and will continue. Prime example is ignoring the emoluments clause of the Constitution.
I think the courts that threw out lawsuits over Trump’s violations of the emoluments clause(s) may have said the complainants did not have standing to sue. We’re going to have to figure that one out.
Given Trump’s narcissism, as a therapist I’m wondering what Trump gets from his association with Musk, and how it will play out.
The people Trump has picked so far for his cabinet, they all gave him one million dollars or more for his campaign. They bought their positions. Musk gave him a million dollars.
I hadn’t heard this. It’s one more thing that needs checking in to.
he thinks that he gets another ASS - KISSING FLUNKY / SYCOPHANT when some people think that Musk might be manipulating Donny Dips--t's strings, not unlike Putin.
Big picture is he doesn’t ever see the inside of a prison.
Maybe he chokes to death on McD's or KFC.
Well said. I like your new personal outlook on life and your health. And your advice to Democrats on how to proceed moving forward is right on. Thank you for your goodness.
Mary, I wish you the best in the coming year. Just breathe.
Sometimes even breathing may be hard; but, we’ve got to keep doing it.
I totally agree. My husband and I have been watching old westerns and other shows (that have some humor) and eating better. Shutting off the steady diet of cable news has been like opening a window to fresh air. Wishing All Best Days....
I have been watching Hopalong Cassidy movies from the 1930’s, most of them with “Gabby” Hayes—I can hear my Dad’s imitation which I took up. William Boyd, who played Hopalong, became a sponsor of Producer’s Dairy in Fresno. He was on milk cartons when I was a kid. Fond memories of my Fresno grandparents—
Michael Guenon: I appreciate your comment. Gabby Hayes is one of my favorites to watch. Watching old shows brings back memories for me too. Perhaps, I look at them as easier times. However, I imagine many people look back on their childhoods as easier. Thank You for the note. Wishing You and Yours the Best...
We've been doing the same, plus watching good quality streaming programs & reading books.🙂
Meditation while exercising. Meditation need not be religious or even spiritual ( which I've been informed is way overused as a term ).
We must take care of ourselves and live well. And fight with everything we have however we can against the evil coming at us
OMG, you’ve really hit the right notes here Mary. I actually managed to feel a bit optimistic by the end, even though there was plenty of bleak stuff in the middle. I’m so glad you started this big ole project of yours. Ten years ago, did you have any idea what you’d be up to today? Maybe that can be a question for the next “Ask Mary Anything (within reason).” I’m looking forward to all that comes next from Mary Trump Media, and to the beautiful essays you write here. Thank you!
Robert Reich has good ideas about the federal court system as a resource for slowing down and even stopping Donald Trump.
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/see-you-in-court
"For now we see through a glass, darkly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; but then shall I know, even as also I am known
A curious thing: One would imagine looking through some smoky glass to try to make out what is beyond; but when the apostle Paul wrote his letters, they didn’t have glass, at all; or, so I have read.
Yes, we can't do anything for others if we don't take care of ourselves first.
Good strategy for us all!
I don't like 2025. It's come in like one of those washing machines filled with rocks that are used to distress jeans.
that's quite a simile! Very apt!
Thank you, Mary, for helping to keep things in focus. You're right, we do need to take care of ourselves, that way we can better get into the fight! May we look for the bright spots in the coming year, and not dread the dark, because we already know it's gonna be there.
It is through connections, exploration and discovery, and appreciating just how special this world is that will keep us all from falling into the dark places, that is, if we keep trying to see what and who is out here to get to know. It's sad for me that so many of the minority of less than decent people keep getting elected and chosen for positions they do not warrant or deserve. We should work to do better in this area, not just here, but all over the world. Let's go for people who actually care and who are competent in the areas for which we need them to serve.
Please take care of yourself.
Mary, we need you and your daughter safe whether here or some foreign land. Iceland perhaps!
But not Greenland, to avoid worst case scenario!
DJT Small - Dick wants Greenland, correct ? Or does he want EVERY KNEE TO BOW & / OR EVERY TONGUE TO CONFESS to his faux Messiahship ? 😁😆😅A small thing.....