Good afternoon Mary, you might be interested in this note today in Der Spiegel on the Trump circus:
"In the United States, the erosion of democratic norms is unfolding in full view of the world. Qualifications, experience, expertise – who cares!? The incompetence of the current team running Washington is impossible to miss. President Donald Trump, ‘war minister’ Pete Hegseth, Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., FBI Director Kash Patel, foreign-policy special envoy Steve Witkoff, Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE’ crew – which last year was supposed to aggressively slash government agencies despite lacking any real subject-matter knowledge. The list could go on. Despite serious doubts about their qualifications, though, Congress waved most of the candidates for top government posts through, showing just how firmly Trump has the Republican majority in Congress under his control.”
“It’s becoming clear that the number of people in this administration who plainly don’t understand their jobs is breathtaking. Hardly a day goes by without unbelievable blunders spilling into the news from within the government apparatus. The war in the Gulf has thrown this into stark relief.”
What really pisses me off is that a DOGE contractor/employee was able to steal our Social Security information. I’ve heard nothing about this individual facing any legal consequence. Why? What good is our information to this individual? Did he sell it? Our information was confidential. Apparently it isn’t any longer.
The husband and I can't walk today, bc old people stuff, but we will be able to drive and honk in support. I can tell you from participating early on that it really matters to the marchers if this is all you are able do.
You’re exactly right with your post and the song is quite catchy. I’m sure you’ve heard the song that Bruce Springsteen wrote right after Alex Pretti. Minneapolis I think.
I can’t go out to march, I’m in a small town and have literally no money or gas and I have multiple sclerosis and it’s been kinda rough lately with maybe the weather changes, maybe it’s stress, maybe it’s just life playing tricks on me. Whatever it is I’m definitely there in spirit.
• How Effective Are Protests? Historians Say: Very. | Portside
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• “Trump’s War without Congressional approval is the ultimate abuse of presidential power.“
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• “Trump went from abusing women (pussy grabs) to abusing the country (power grabs)” !!
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• “The Republican Congress has not been a check on Trump’s abuse of power. If you think he has been abusing his Presidential power and destroying our democracy, only you the American people voting for a Democratic Congress can be a check on him. A Democratic majority in Congress will work, instead, to lift up the American people, not the would-be king.“
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• Under Trump, US democracy is eroding beyond recognition Donna Brazile . Trump Is Dismantling US Democracy at a Speed 'Unprecedented in Modern History': Watchdog | Common Dreams.
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• Trump Action Tracker We are documenting the actions, statements, and plans of President Trump and his administration that echo those of authoritarian regimes and may pose a threat to American democracy. Over 2,000 actions, categorized, with a searchable database
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• “House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has made calling out GOP corruption a central theme of his party’s midterm messaging.” Punchbowl News, So: “Trump and Administration corruption is yet another egregious example of of abuse of power that Republicans in Congress have turned a blind eye to. While Trump , The Administration, and their friends and allies benefit and make millions, everyday Americans suffer economically because of Trump and Republican policies.”
• CLC_TransactionsTracker_ Database tracking Trump’s corruption—one component of abuse of presidential power and destroying of our democracy
•
• Here is a link to an evidence-based, short, mainly bullet-point piece on influencing attitudes and getting people involved in your efforts. The examples are a bit old, but the principles remain accurate and practical.
Loved it. The percussion has the beat of Celtic music. I’m disabled without a car. I so want to physically be at the big rally but can’t even walk far. I do however, protest through my writing.
This government has to go! All are useless piles of worthless flesh! They broke oaths that may have never been sincere. It’s on We the People to destroy the evil of this administration. Not with violence but by these huge marches. I stand with Adam Schiff, Jamie Raskin, and all of our great Representatives, Senators, blue people in Congress, strongly protesting against the filth that is this administration! May God stand with those still fighting for freedom!
Trump and family must be investigated and if appropriate- return all money made from Trump’s time in office. He’s a grifter, ripping off the people, tearing down democracy, ruining the economy and destroying the health insurance access. Not to mention using ice as his armed militia against US citizens and non citizens, an illegal war in Iran, blocking the Epstein files to protect himself. Covering up ICE agents killing Americans, selecting incompetent cabinet members. He doesn’t even seem able to read. His health is much worse than we’re told.
His mental decline alone is severe enough that he must step down from the presidency now.
Some of his ideas are solid ones however, the planning implementation and follow
is absent or managed by incompetent officials.
The rose garden, the garden for Jackie Kennedy, the East wing, the Kennedy center- he’s ruined. Having the east wing torn down at night is a clear example of his evil, self importance. The “ballroom” is a Trump- look at me! I’m the game show host in the White House.
Release the Epstein files. Stop ICE militia. Clean up and humanize the immigrant “concentration “ camps! Get out of Iran. You’re killing Americans.
The tacky “gold” is cheap, insults the American people and is so much nonsense and waste of money.
Trump and family must be criminally charged and punished accordingly, with facts.
Honestly where I live in an all white area of CT and very small town I don’t feel safe outside nevermind at a protest especially as an Original Native inhabitant to these lands….its extremely unsafe for us (my young daughter and I) and has for a long time as we have been saying the same thing for 500 yrs to a deafening silence of the Euro-settlers bringing their dysfunctions over from across the waters from the British Empire only to bring it here and replicate it all!
Wish you were the Trump in office. You should run and steal his brand. Lol
Good afternoon Mary, you might be interested in this note today in Der Spiegel on the Trump circus:
"In the United States, the erosion of democratic norms is unfolding in full view of the world. Qualifications, experience, expertise – who cares!? The incompetence of the current team running Washington is impossible to miss. President Donald Trump, ‘war minister’ Pete Hegseth, Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., FBI Director Kash Patel, foreign-policy special envoy Steve Witkoff, Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE’ crew – which last year was supposed to aggressively slash government agencies despite lacking any real subject-matter knowledge. The list could go on. Despite serious doubts about their qualifications, though, Congress waved most of the candidates for top government posts through, showing just how firmly Trump has the Republican majority in Congress under his control.”
“It’s becoming clear that the number of people in this administration who plainly don’t understand their jobs is breathtaking. Hardly a day goes by without unbelievable blunders spilling into the news from within the government apparatus. The war in the Gulf has thrown this into stark relief.”
What really pisses me off is that a DOGE contractor/employee was able to steal our Social Security information. I’ve heard nothing about this individual facing any legal consequence. Why? What good is our information to this individual? Did he sell it? Our information was confidential. Apparently it isn’t any longer.
Supporting you from the Netherlands, Europe. Because I know enough of your people personally to be perfectly good people.
Thank you
WE THE PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER‼️‼️‼️
Empowerment, joy, conviction. You are a catalyst for the nation. We’re on your side. ❤️🇬🇧
The husband and I can't walk today, bc old people stuff, but we will be able to drive and honk in support. I can tell you from participating early on that it really matters to the marchers if this is all you are able do.
You’re exactly right with your post and the song is quite catchy. I’m sure you’ve heard the song that Bruce Springsteen wrote right after Alex Pretti. Minneapolis I think.
I can’t go out to march, I’m in a small town and have literally no money or gas and I have multiple sclerosis and it’s been kinda rough lately with maybe the weather changes, maybe it’s stress, maybe it’s just life playing tricks on me. Whatever it is I’m definitely there in spirit.
Hugs for you, Sara! Where your heart is matters more than where your feet are.
I wish all these people could go to Washington together, that would make a mark. But I understand that's easier said than done.
👍🏼
No King's protest
• How Effective Are Protests? Historians Say: Very. | Portside
•
• “Trump’s War without Congressional approval is the ultimate abuse of presidential power.“
•
• “Trump went from abusing women (pussy grabs) to abusing the country (power grabs)” !!
•
• “The Republican Congress has not been a check on Trump’s abuse of power. If you think he has been abusing his Presidential power and destroying our democracy, only you the American people voting for a Democratic Congress can be a check on him. A Democratic majority in Congress will work, instead, to lift up the American people, not the would-be king.“
•
• Under Trump, US democracy is eroding beyond recognition Donna Brazile . Trump Is Dismantling US Democracy at a Speed 'Unprecedented in Modern History': Watchdog | Common Dreams.
•
• Trump Action Tracker We are documenting the actions, statements, and plans of President Trump and his administration that echo those of authoritarian regimes and may pose a threat to American democracy. Over 2,000 actions, categorized, with a searchable database
•
• “House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has made calling out GOP corruption a central theme of his party’s midterm messaging.” Punchbowl News, So: “Trump and Administration corruption is yet another egregious example of of abuse of power that Republicans in Congress have turned a blind eye to. While Trump , The Administration, and their friends and allies benefit and make millions, everyday Americans suffer economically because of Trump and Republican policies.”
• CLC_TransactionsTracker_ Database tracking Trump’s corruption—one component of abuse of presidential power and destroying of our democracy
•
• Here is a link to an evidence-based, short, mainly bullet-point piece on influencing attitudes and getting people involved in your efforts. The examples are a bit old, but the principles remain accurate and practical.
Keep it up. Canada sees you.
Loved it. The percussion has the beat of Celtic music. I’m disabled without a car. I so want to physically be at the big rally but can’t even walk far. I do however, protest through my writing.
This government has to go! All are useless piles of worthless flesh! They broke oaths that may have never been sincere. It’s on We the People to destroy the evil of this administration. Not with violence but by these huge marches. I stand with Adam Schiff, Jamie Raskin, and all of our great Representatives, Senators, blue people in Congress, strongly protesting against the filth that is this administration! May God stand with those still fighting for freedom!
It should be No Tyrants. No Kings just flatters his narcissism.
True. No FELONS Day would really piss the conman off. 😊
God bless America and God protect our troops and civilians.
Trump and family must be investigated and if appropriate- return all money made from Trump’s time in office. He’s a grifter, ripping off the people, tearing down democracy, ruining the economy and destroying the health insurance access. Not to mention using ice as his armed militia against US citizens and non citizens, an illegal war in Iran, blocking the Epstein files to protect himself. Covering up ICE agents killing Americans, selecting incompetent cabinet members. He doesn’t even seem able to read. His health is much worse than we’re told.
His mental decline alone is severe enough that he must step down from the presidency now.
Some of his ideas are solid ones however, the planning implementation and follow
is absent or managed by incompetent officials.
The rose garden, the garden for Jackie Kennedy, the East wing, the Kennedy center- he’s ruined. Having the east wing torn down at night is a clear example of his evil, self importance. The “ballroom” is a Trump- look at me! I’m the game show host in the White House.
Release the Epstein files. Stop ICE militia. Clean up and humanize the immigrant “concentration “ camps! Get out of Iran. You’re killing Americans.
The tacky “gold” is cheap, insults the American people and is so much nonsense and waste of money.
Trump and family must be criminally charged and punished accordingly, with facts.
Well said, I agree 100%.
Honestly where I live in an all white area of CT and very small town I don’t feel safe outside nevermind at a protest especially as an Original Native inhabitant to these lands….its extremely unsafe for us (my young daughter and I) and has for a long time as we have been saying the same thing for 500 yrs to a deafening silence of the Euro-settlers bringing their dysfunctions over from across the waters from the British Empire only to bring it here and replicate it all!