It's not like he doesn't have enough issues to deal with, he also has to listen to the rantings of the orange clown. How does Zelynsky not throw up after listening to him or Vance or Musk?
Having watched how great a job a comedian has been doing running Ukraine I have been thinking for a long time how the ads managed to hurt themselves when they forced the Sen from MN to resign over some teen age prank The Dems really do eat their own I can also clearly see how Dem leadership in congress really don’t know how to read the country facts and truth don’t seem to matter much right now neither does holding a presser with corporate media Personally I think Jon Stewart should be drafted as the D candidate for president I think he would do as good a job for the US as Zelenskyy does for Ukraine
Or the comedian who was Senator from MN whose name I can’t recall any or all of them would be better than most of the current Democratic leadership in congress who are acting as if they had no clue how to counter as trump/musk rolls all over them demonstrating his version of theGish gallop
You can definitely tell your a maggot! You can't put together a proper sentence, you can't spell, and your comprehension of what's actually going on around the world, and in this country is so uneducated. Keep drinking the orange Kool-Aid. I bet you live in a red state. You are about to suffer "BIGLEY" for what your false God has done to programs used mostly by red states. Please go get an education before making these idiotic posts. It really does nothing for yourself, or your maggot clan of idiots. Have a good flood, or hurricane, or snowstorm, or enjoy your food pantries shutting down, along with your child education programs, daycare shutting down, and your Medicaid check being taken along with your Social Security, and Disability! Maybe take a vacation to anywhere on a plane! Feel safe yet? There has only been approximately four crashes in a weeks time! Zalensky is so far above Trumps lack of intelligence it's pathetic. Unlike Trump, he will fight for his right to be free, cause his feet don't hurt!!! Bwaaahaaaahaaaahaaa......
With respect, a candidate for President ought to have more relevant experience and qualifications than being a popular celebrity - do you know what I'm saying?
I suggest you find another venue to sell your rant to. You can't recall this and you can't remember that. Maybe you can't recall what substack you are on. There is one word for all of this. - Rubbish.
Carol-Ann, perhaps I misread TimothyRichley’s post because I thought he was genuinely praising Zelenskyy who was put down by Trump as just a comedian. And frankly, as Democrats, we are perhaps too harsh on our own when they make a mistake while MAGAts have the audacity to put a rapist in the WH and approve the appointment of all kinds of low life. I hope that Timothey’s criticism of Democrats in congress was simply voicing frustration with the present situation. I believe that they are doing the best they can. How frustrating it must be to maintain your integrity while battling people with no integrity or honesty. I truly applaud them for their work. As far as Colbert and Stewart, I stand by what I said that their intelligence and honesty puts them head and shoulders above the current president and all the lying sycophants that do his bidding. If I was the one misreading the original post, I regret liking and responding to it.
I am getting brain fog from the endless reporting of these scammers. They probably like their posts themselves, but this a problem on at least 3 substacks I follow and sometimes I report the substack I'm on and if I can, also substack themselves.. Now I understand those owners who allow you to read their substacks but don't allow you to comment unless you are a paid subscriber.
I often wonder how things might have been different if the Democrats had let Bernie Sanders run. People could see his integrity. He had a grass roots following.
What tells you that MAGA youth are jumping ship? I am curious, because I don't see it. Here is a quote from today's The Guardian, "...How do Trump voters view his whirlwind start?" "He's coming at everything just a whirlwind. You don't know what he's going to do next. I mean, he's basically covered about everything he said he was going to do, or he's trying, and I'm sure there's more that could be done. He needs to drain the swamp up there at the Capitol."
I think that Bernie would have won, AND, he had young people behind him. He could easily just finished up his second term, still as fiery as he was 8 years ago!
Yeah, great man. Never won a a race when he ran as a Democrat, never won when he ran against a woman. Never got bills through to laws unless it was naming a post office. Fought like hell for the F-35 and its over rides because it was important to Vermont, if not the American people. Yup, one helluva guy. And then there was the tepid, limp wrist endorsement of Hillary - never truly endorsing her. Yeah, just someone to respect. No thank you.
The best thing about Bernie was the mitten memes.. I miss those. Sometimes you just need something funny to laugh at. Not much fun or funny comeing out of DC these days. Not much at all but lies and BS
I very much doubt it: Trump won largely because the Latino vote swung heavily in his favor, and no way were they ever going to vote for a self-proclaimed socialist.
You make an excellent point. It is hard for Latinos to recognize the difference between Castro and a democratic socialist like Bernie. However, I believe that there are many who disengaged from politics when Bernie wasn’t selected and now don’t vote at all. Maybe their votes would have made a difference.
Ive got to be 100% honest. I couldn't tell you his policies back then and I couldn't listen to him because he sounded like an old crotchety àuncle yelling at me. I know he's a good man. Lost something in the presentation. But I didn't like Hillary either. I will be honest I didn't vote that year and figured it was NY and she would win without me which she did., but in hindsight I know how every vote is important and can make a difference. t's only that night watching the returns (which I didn't often do) and just watching with my mouth open so wide i could catch flies as he won!
I'm a woman. I'll support a woman presidential candidate. But unfortunately, many people in this country seem to be allergic to women as leaders. Misogyny dies hard. For the next election, California governor Gavin Newsom will be a better candidate for Democrats because we must win.
the GOP gerrymandered TF out of states and counties they run, and actively removed legal voters from the rolls, and closed precincts in Democratic areas. According the reporter Greg Palast (Vigilanties Inc documentary on Youtube now, it's free) he has proof that Harris would have won convincingly but for the illegal GOP vote suppression.
Sadly there isn't much they can do about it now. Even if they managed to get him out; we'd get another dipshit and possibly ( not likely, a special election.)We've already learned first hand how how hard he is to get rid of.
Yes, but it's looking more and more likely that the muskrat rigged the election. If I were rich, I'd get a court order and hire a bunch of of 19 or old geeks to find out for sure.
He's so gaga, I'm not sure he would recognize a weapon if it were handed to him. Besides, he's the front for the real power brokers who people don't like.
Trump wouldn’t spend 5 seconds fighting for his people the way Zelensky has since Russia instigated an attack and started a war with Ukraine. Trump is a disgrace.
Putin bought POS and his family decades ago. Remember Eric's infamous: "Russia gives us all the money we need." He's also bought most of the Rs in Congress.
Muskolini is the one to beware of, he is the one running the S... Show! He bought his white house position for 250 billion dollars! He has a plan! The orange one will be 79 in June! Just Saying!
Exactly! 👍 well said,,,in 2016 there was reliable evidence that Trump was a asset of Putin ,,, however it wasn’t revealed to the public because interference wasn’t allowed during a election.
I find that ridiculous if there is a valid reason not to have a candidate proceed then it should be investigated. Guess it was true.
Isn’t it ironic that Hillary was being cleared of emails that was in the mix as was Trumps constant lying about everything and everyone.
But he'll spend endless hours undermining the people who he THINKS are his, but too far below him to deserve decent treatment - even the ones who stupidly voted for him.
Honestly, why isn’t Trump being removed for treason against the US? If this isn’t a clear example of treason and traitorous behavior, I don’t know what is.
Because he's a mobster and a gangster that he learned from Roy Cohn and he uses those tactics to threaten every single person who opposes him he is a true authoritarian dictator piece of shit
The influence of Roy Cohn in forging Trump's personality is too often forgotten.
In the movie “The Apprentice”, Sebastian Stan portrays a young Donald Trump determined to make his mark in 1970s New York. Reflecting on what he saw in Trump, Stan said in a New York Times story. “What I’ve always seen in his journey, and certainly we were exploring in the film, was the solidifying of a person into stone, the loss of humanity.”
Despite his public efforts to appear amiable and open, Donald J. Trump is a cold-hearted vindictive man.
How can anyone not see the enormous influence on trump by Cohn? Lie and deny to the end. Unfortunately it has worked out well for him. Didn't end so well for Cohn, though, and it will come tumbling down on trump too. Mark my words!
I wish to God I knew, or could find just 5 vertebrates in the Republican Congress. It's probably a moot point now since, if they haven't gotten their spines up after Trump just committed treason with Russia, I don't think they ever will.
Zelensky made a bunch of films, owned his own production company had a huge TV show, earned 72% of the popular vote, has been a great leader with 52% approval, is a great dancer and has balls of steel. Unlike trump
Trump Is A Lying Idiot And A Piece Of Crap Talking About That Somebody Was Being Played Like A Fiddle No You Devil Putin Is Playing You Like A Fiddle. You 🤬
She usually was; but sadly people didn't listen. She was one of the smartest laddies to ever enter politics at least at that time, She opened doors for many and would have been an outstanding president. And that makes me angry every time I have to listen to this lying, ignorant scum we have now.
I have a question. How much longer is it going to be before loyal Americans take down this madman, his administration, and his unelected billionaire cronies? Please, get back to being the neighbour we know, respect, and admire.
Well, any suggestions you have on how we can do that before the next election would be deeply appreciated. Our federal judges have made some favorable rulings, but let's hope the dictator wannabe doesn't attempt to fire all of them, too. And if cases are referred to the Supreme Court, it is anybody's guess on how that is going to turn out. Many loyal Americans have been protesting the madness. Right now the only option I feel I have is to write to my three members of Congress, and that seems like a waste of time since all are Republicons, including one of the newest ones who is a former used car salesman. (No surprise that none of them have responded to me.). Oh, and I do make small donations to organizations trying to stop the madness like the American Civil Liberties Union. Any other ideas you have for loyal Americans? Let's hear them because I am feeling very helpless.
Bambi, I think the most important suggestion is that we not lose hope. You are already speaking up to your members of Congress and I hope you know the rest of the free world is on your side.
This is off topic (and Ukraine is incredibly important) but this happened late yesterday. People need to be talking about this. Trump's latest executive order establishes a total unified Executive as meaning the authority of the President.
All federal agencies now come under the supervision and overall jurisdiction of the White House with the exception of the Federal Reserve in its application of monetary policy (it's primary role as a central bank) but not in relation to oversight of financial institutions. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) shall provide guidance and supervision to all regulatory agencies in how they function. All report to the President.
"Moreover, all executive departments and agencies, including so-called independent agencies, shall submit for review all proposed and final significant regulatory actions to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Executive Office of the President before publication in the Federal Register." This includes the Federal Elections Commission.
"The Director of OMB shall, on an ongoing basis review independent regulatory agencies’ obligations for consistency with the President’s policies and priorities." It also looks like the Director of the OMB, under the authority of the President, can "apportion" appropriations for any agency according to whether their performance is consistent with the President's policies and priorities. This includes withholding funds for specific projects.
Finally, "The President and the Attorney General, subject to the President’s supervision and control, shall provide authoritative interpretations of law for the executive branch. The President and the Attorney General’s opinions on questions of law are controlling on all employees in the conduct of their official duties. No employee of the executive branch acting in their official capacity may advance an interpretation of the law as the position of the United States that contravenes the President or the Attorney General’s opinion on a matter of law, including but not limited to the issuance of regulations, guidance, and positions advanced in litigation, unless authorized to do so by the President or in writing by the Attorney General."
It's put in the legalistic language of the Constitution, but the meaning of this Executive Order is clear. Trump has just declared himself to be a dictator.
It's not right that the executive branch leader should have total authority to order whatever his deranged mind sees fit, while the legislative branch has to negotiate and vote on any and all changes subject to their purview.
They should...and some are prepared to do so so fast as I can tell...but my country with Geert Wilders and our former Prime Minister Rutte in the EU have rhetoric that's beyond disappointing and make me feel utterly ashamed for my nationality.
So because he couldn’t end the war in 24 hours, he’s got to concoct a bunch of lunatic lies to make sure he subverts accountability for what he said that didn’t happen. 🙄 Typical Trump move.
Typical Rich kid tantrum for not getting his way because his Kremlin buddy is pulling his strings…Even he believes his own lies…Kudos to Zelensky for standing his ground…
Every time I read something about what this Orange Anus says about Ukraine…I wanna get five minutes in front of him just to tell him, in person, EXACTLY what I think of him!! I cannot stand his lying mouth anymore…I get so angry I could SCREAM & Pull my own hair out…Please God…give me the strength…I’ve never been so afraid for our democracy…NEVER!!
You are not the only one. I just feel the rage inside me growing whenever I start to hear that disgusting voice. Can't stand to look at that smug face, either.
Say strong Diane. I feel the same way and I’m so worried for my grandchildren. We need to take care of ourselves and each other in order to fight this with all our strength.
I feel the same way. Being German born 10 years after the 2nd world war, my parents and grandparents told me how it has been under a dictatorship. It looks like that what you will get (have) in the USA. If you (the majority of people) don’t get up and do something about it before it’s too late terrible things might happen.
After the “I need a favor, though” episode, there are few I respect more than Volodymyr Zelenskyy. I’ll never forget the expression on his face when he was faced with that. Zelenskyy is a very strong, honorable, man. Not to be underestimated.
just put an Abrams tank right on the Ocean Boulevard in front of the Mar-A-Lago Gates , that might be enough, scare the piss out of him and the Secret Service agents
I feel so sorry for the great President of Ukraine having to deal with this mentally ill so-called wannabe dictator of America!!!
It's not like he doesn't have enough issues to deal with, he also has to listen to the rantings of the orange clown. How does Zelynsky not throw up after listening to him or Vance or Musk?
A true statesman
Having watched how great a job a comedian has been doing running Ukraine I have been thinking for a long time how the ads managed to hurt themselves when they forced the Sen from MN to resign over some teen age prank The Dems really do eat their own I can also clearly see how Dem leadership in congress really don’t know how to read the country facts and truth don’t seem to matter much right now neither does holding a presser with corporate media Personally I think Jon Stewart should be drafted as the D candidate for president I think he would do as good a job for the US as Zelenskyy does for Ukraine
Actually I prefer Colbert but I’ll take either one. Sad times when the comedians tell the truth and we get nothing but Russian propaganda.
Or the comedian who was Senator from MN whose name I can’t recall any or all of them would be better than most of the current Democratic leadership in congress who are acting as if they had no clue how to counter as trump/musk rolls all over them demonstrating his version of theGish gallop
Al Franken
You can definitely tell your a maggot! You can't put together a proper sentence, you can't spell, and your comprehension of what's actually going on around the world, and in this country is so uneducated. Keep drinking the orange Kool-Aid. I bet you live in a red state. You are about to suffer "BIGLEY" for what your false God has done to programs used mostly by red states. Please go get an education before making these idiotic posts. It really does nothing for yourself, or your maggot clan of idiots. Have a good flood, or hurricane, or snowstorm, or enjoy your food pantries shutting down, along with your child education programs, daycare shutting down, and your Medicaid check being taken along with your Social Security, and Disability! Maybe take a vacation to anywhere on a plane! Feel safe yet? There has only been approximately four crashes in a weeks time! Zalensky is so far above Trumps lack of intelligence it's pathetic. Unlike Trump, he will fight for his right to be free, cause his feet don't hurt!!! Bwaaahaaaahaaaahaaa......
I'm thinking he's never heard of a run on sentence.
nor a girlfriend.🤡
With respect, a candidate for President ought to have more relevant experience and qualifications than being a popular celebrity - do you know what I'm saying?
Haha didn’t finish that sentence. Meant to say we get nothing but Russian propaganda from the president. (AKA SPOTUS)
I suggest you find another venue to sell your rant to. You can't recall this and you can't remember that. Maybe you can't recall what substack you are on. There is one word for all of this. - Rubbish.
Carol-Ann, perhaps I misread TimothyRichley’s post because I thought he was genuinely praising Zelenskyy who was put down by Trump as just a comedian. And frankly, as Democrats, we are perhaps too harsh on our own when they make a mistake while MAGAts have the audacity to put a rapist in the WH and approve the appointment of all kinds of low life. I hope that Timothey’s criticism of Democrats in congress was simply voicing frustration with the present situation. I believe that they are doing the best they can. How frustrating it must be to maintain your integrity while battling people with no integrity or honesty. I truly applaud them for their work. As far as Colbert and Stewart, I stand by what I said that their intelligence and honesty puts them head and shoulders above the current president and all the lying sycophants that do his bidding. If I was the one misreading the original post, I regret liking and responding to it.
Maybe he does...
Reported. scam. Do not click.
Who are the three liking this? It’s a scam I report several times daily.
It's so annoying - it's on every single day and on other sites as well
I'm reporting it every time I see it as well.
I am getting brain fog from the endless reporting of these scammers. They probably like their posts themselves, but this a problem on at least 3 substacks I follow and sometimes I report the substack I'm on and if I can, also substack themselves.. Now I understand those owners who allow you to read their substacks but don't allow you to comment unless you are a paid subscriber.
The Sub-human feces Donald Trump= Brain Fog
All Americans must suffer consequences until they get rid of the Traitor in Chief
Seemingly, a lot of the world is going to be suffering, too, as long as Trump has that office.
It's the unkindest cut of all.
I'm with you! I feel bad for him and his country too. They don't deserve this. My heart goes out to them.
💯💯💯
He is the absolute low point of the human species in the last 80 years
Agreed. Men like Trump, Elon, and Putin are destroying the world. Democrats need to let women lead if they want to win and deliver a progressive future: https://democracydefender2025.substack.com/p/women-will-save-our-democracy
I often wonder how things might have been different if the Democrats had let Bernie Sanders run. People could see his integrity. He had a grass roots following.
I’ve always supported Bernie! He never changes course!
The youth loved Bernie, too. What has happened that drumpf has sucked so many of them into his hell?
But the MAGA youth are jumping ship the fastest
What tells you that MAGA youth are jumping ship? I am curious, because I don't see it. Here is a quote from today's The Guardian, "...How do Trump voters view his whirlwind start?" "He's coming at everything just a whirlwind. You don't know what he's going to do next. I mean, he's basically covered about everything he said he was going to do, or he's trying, and I'm sure there's more that could be done. He needs to drain the swamp up there at the Capitol."
No, they didn't! They loved his Ben and Jerry's ice cream and the bands. Then they didn't vote. They helped put the ogre in office they first time.
I think that Bernie would have won, AND, he had young people behind him. He could easily just finished up his second term, still as fiery as he was 8 years ago!
Rubbish.
Yeah, great man. Never won a a race when he ran as a Democrat, never won when he ran against a woman. Never got bills through to laws unless it was naming a post office. Fought like hell for the F-35 and its over rides because it was important to Vermont, if not the American people. Yup, one helluva guy. And then there was the tepid, limp wrist endorsement of Hillary - never truly endorsing her. Yeah, just someone to respect. No thank you.
The best thing about Bernie was the mitten memes.. I miss those. Sometimes you just need something funny to laugh at. Not much fun or funny comeing out of DC these days. Not much at all but lies and BS
I very much doubt it: Trump won largely because the Latino vote swung heavily in his favor, and no way were they ever going to vote for a self-proclaimed socialist.
You make an excellent point. It is hard for Latinos to recognize the difference between Castro and a democratic socialist like Bernie. However, I believe that there are many who disengaged from politics when Bernie wasn’t selected and now don’t vote at all. Maybe their votes would have made a difference.
Ive got to be 100% honest. I couldn't tell you his policies back then and I couldn't listen to him because he sounded like an old crotchety àuncle yelling at me. I know he's a good man. Lost something in the presentation. But I didn't like Hillary either. I will be honest I didn't vote that year and figured it was NY and she would win without me which she did., but in hindsight I know how every vote is important and can make a difference. t's only that night watching the returns (which I didn't often do) and just watching with my mouth open so wide i could catch flies as he won!
I'm a woman. I'll support a woman presidential candidate. But unfortunately, many people in this country seem to be allergic to women as leaders. Misogyny dies hard. For the next election, California governor Gavin Newsom will be a better candidate for Democrats because we must win.
Largest political party in this country. Let's look at Pete Buttigieg.
How about Pritzker in Illinois who just called out Trump in his state of the state address?
Disagree with that: California (with its disgusting NIMBYism and grifting non-profits) has become a byword for what's wrong with the Democrats.
A governor from a purple state would likely be a better bet.
Didn't they nominate Kamala Harris for president?
and yet this is what people voted for instead and now look at America—down the toilet ever since he’s been sworn in.
the GOP gerrymandered TF out of states and counties they run, and actively removed legal voters from the rolls, and closed precincts in Democratic areas. According the reporter Greg Palast (Vigilanties Inc documentary on Youtube now, it's free) he has proof that Harris would have won convincingly but for the illegal GOP vote suppression.
Plus there were the bomb scares phoned in from Russia, and the MAGA takeover of Univision in order to propagandize Latino voters in Spanish.
Sadly there isn't much they can do about it now. Even if they managed to get him out; we'd get another dipshit and possibly ( not likely, a special election.)We've already learned first hand how how hard he is to get rid of.
Yes, but it's looking more and more likely that the muskrat rigged the election. If I were rich, I'd get a court order and hire a bunch of of 19 or old geeks to find out for sure.
Bernie ran when Hillary won the primary
YES YES YES THANK YOU!
The last 79 years, 9 months, and 10 days since Hitler shot himself on April 30th, 1945.
This wouldn't work for drumpf, though, since his skull is too damn thick.
He's so gaga, I'm not sure he would recognize a weapon if it were handed to him. Besides, he's the front for the real power brokers who people don't like.
8,000,000 years
Trump wouldn’t spend 5 seconds fighting for his people the way Zelensky has since Russia instigated an attack and started a war with Ukraine. Trump is a disgrace.
Putin bought POS and his family decades ago. Remember Eric's infamous: "Russia gives us all the money we need." He's also bought most of the Rs in Congress.
Trump would sell us out to the highest bidder. He would run over us as he is running out the door.
To late.. that's why musk's in the White House
Muskolini is the one to beware of, he is the one running the S... Show! He bought his white house position for 250 billion dollars! He has a plan! The orange one will be 79 in June! Just Saying!
Exactly! 👍 well said,,,in 2016 there was reliable evidence that Trump was a asset of Putin ,,, however it wasn’t revealed to the public because interference wasn’t allowed during a election.
I find that ridiculous if there is a valid reason not to have a candidate proceed then it should be investigated. Guess it was true.
Isn’t it ironic that Hillary was being cleared of emails that was in the mix as was Trumps constant lying about everything and everyone.
But he'll spend endless hours undermining the people who he THINKS are his, but too far below him to deserve decent treatment - even the ones who stupidly voted for him.
A complete and utter disgrace.
If I ever leave this country and people ask where I am from I am going to say I am Canadian.
Cockroach +rat= Donald Trump
Absolutely agree with you. Trump and the silent republicans supporting him n are all a disgrace and an embarrassment to our country.
Trump HASN'T spent 5 seconds ....
Honestly, why isn’t Trump being removed for treason against the US? If this isn’t a clear example of treason and traitorous behavior, I don’t know what is.
I dont know why. He is disgusting, and the people who still support him are as bad or worse...😡
Yes. Why isn't Congress acting?
Because there are too many republiCRAPS that are on The Dictator Criminal Dumpster Psycho's puppet strings. For some reason, they are scared of him.
Because he's a mobster and a gangster that he learned from Roy Cohn and he uses those tactics to threaten every single person who opposes him he is a true authoritarian dictator piece of shit
The influence of Roy Cohn in forging Trump's personality is too often forgotten.
In the movie “The Apprentice”, Sebastian Stan portrays a young Donald Trump determined to make his mark in 1970s New York. Reflecting on what he saw in Trump, Stan said in a New York Times story. “What I’ve always seen in his journey, and certainly we were exploring in the film, was the solidifying of a person into stone, the loss of humanity.”
Despite his public efforts to appear amiable and open, Donald J. Trump is a cold-hearted vindictive man.
How can anyone not see the enormous influence on trump by Cohn? Lie and deny to the end. Unfortunately it has worked out well for him. Didn't end so well for Cohn, though, and it will come tumbling down on trump too. Mark my words!
YESSSSSSS!!!???
There's no law enforcement left to arrest him he made sure of that
And who exactly would do that? Not the Republicon held Congress.
I wish to God I knew, or could find just 5 vertebrates in the Republican Congress. It's probably a moot point now since, if they haven't gotten their spines up after Trump just committed treason with Russia, I don't think they ever will.
Perhaps because the traitors control both houses of Congress as well?
Zelensky made a bunch of films, owned his own production company had a huge TV show, earned 72% of the popular vote, has been a great leader with 52% approval, is a great dancer and has balls of steel. Unlike trump
It's worth adding that even a low point of 52% is a higher approval rating than Trump has ever managed throughout his entire career as President.
And Ukraine is war weary
Hear hear
Trump Is A Lying Idiot And A Piece Of Crap Talking About That Somebody Was Being Played Like A Fiddle No You Devil Putin Is Playing You Like A Fiddle. You 🤬
Elonia too
Yes him too piece of garbage
Hillary was right, Trump IS Putin’s Puppet! 🤬
She usually was; but sadly people didn't listen. She was one of the smartest laddies to ever enter politics at least at that time, She opened doors for many and would have been an outstanding president. And that makes me angry every time I have to listen to this lying, ignorant scum we have now.
Perhaps a lot of people didn't so much not _listen_ as not _hear_, because they only used pro-Trump media?
I have a question. How much longer is it going to be before loyal Americans take down this madman, his administration, and his unelected billionaire cronies? Please, get back to being the neighbour we know, respect, and admire.
Well, any suggestions you have on how we can do that before the next election would be deeply appreciated. Our federal judges have made some favorable rulings, but let's hope the dictator wannabe doesn't attempt to fire all of them, too. And if cases are referred to the Supreme Court, it is anybody's guess on how that is going to turn out. Many loyal Americans have been protesting the madness. Right now the only option I feel I have is to write to my three members of Congress, and that seems like a waste of time since all are Republicons, including one of the newest ones who is a former used car salesman. (No surprise that none of them have responded to me.). Oh, and I do make small donations to organizations trying to stop the madness like the American Civil Liberties Union. Any other ideas you have for loyal Americans? Let's hear them because I am feeling very helpless.
Bambi, I think the most important suggestion is that we not lose hope. You are already speaking up to your members of Congress and I hope you know the rest of the free world is on your side.
This is off topic (and Ukraine is incredibly important) but this happened late yesterday. People need to be talking about this. Trump's latest executive order establishes a total unified Executive as meaning the authority of the President.
All federal agencies now come under the supervision and overall jurisdiction of the White House with the exception of the Federal Reserve in its application of monetary policy (it's primary role as a central bank) but not in relation to oversight of financial institutions. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) shall provide guidance and supervision to all regulatory agencies in how they function. All report to the President.
"Moreover, all executive departments and agencies, including so-called independent agencies, shall submit for review all proposed and final significant regulatory actions to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Executive Office of the President before publication in the Federal Register." This includes the Federal Elections Commission.
"The Director of OMB shall, on an ongoing basis review independent regulatory agencies’ obligations for consistency with the President’s policies and priorities." It also looks like the Director of the OMB, under the authority of the President, can "apportion" appropriations for any agency according to whether their performance is consistent with the President's policies and priorities. This includes withholding funds for specific projects.
Finally, "The President and the Attorney General, subject to the President’s supervision and control, shall provide authoritative interpretations of law for the executive branch. The President and the Attorney General’s opinions on questions of law are controlling on all employees in the conduct of their official duties. No employee of the executive branch acting in their official capacity may advance an interpretation of the law as the position of the United States that contravenes the President or the Attorney General’s opinion on a matter of law, including but not limited to the issuance of regulations, guidance, and positions advanced in litigation, unless authorized to do so by the President or in writing by the Attorney General."
It's put in the legalistic language of the Constitution, but the meaning of this Executive Order is clear. Trump has just declared himself to be a dictator.
Oh, and Zelensky is the dictator. Right.
Trump always accuses others of whatever he is doing himself.
This is really scary stuff and agreed we need to talk about it and figure out a way to stop it.
Project 25
It's not right that the executive branch leader should have total authority to order whatever his deranged mind sees fit, while the legislative branch has to negotiate and vote on any and all changes subject to their purview.
And it won't be easy to get rid of this once it's instated probably the lead bee is the only solution
The EU and NATO need to step in!!!
They should...and some are prepared to do so so fast as I can tell...but my country with Geert Wilders and our former Prime Minister Rutte in the EU have rhetoric that's beyond disappointing and make me feel utterly ashamed for my nationality.
Agree - we came to other's rescue throughout history. Now it's us who needs help for the sake of peace & democracy.
Like on January 20th
So because he couldn’t end the war in 24 hours, he’s got to concoct a bunch of lunatic lies to make sure he subverts accountability for what he said that didn’t happen. 🙄 Typical Trump move.
Why can’t they stop this idiot?
Typical Rich kid tantrum for not getting his way because his Kremlin buddy is pulling his strings…Even he believes his own lies…Kudos to Zelensky for standing his ground…
Every time I read something about what this Orange Anus says about Ukraine…I wanna get five minutes in front of him just to tell him, in person, EXACTLY what I think of him!! I cannot stand his lying mouth anymore…I get so angry I could SCREAM & Pull my own hair out…Please God…give me the strength…I’ve never been so afraid for our democracy…NEVER!!
You are not the only one. I just feel the rage inside me growing whenever I start to hear that disgusting voice. Can't stand to look at that smug face, either.
Say strong Diane. I feel the same way and I’m so worried for my grandchildren. We need to take care of ourselves and each other in order to fight this with all our strength.
Thanks Franca…I’m so trying…I have 13 great nieces and nephews who I know I need to fight for…
I feel the same way. Being German born 10 years after the 2nd world war, my parents and grandparents told me how it has been under a dictatorship. It looks like that what you will get (have) in the USA. If you (the majority of people) don’t get up and do something about it before it’s too late terrible things might happen.
That scares me and chills me to my bones. I don't understand why folks don't see this.
After the “I need a favor, though” episode, there are few I respect more than Volodymyr Zelenskyy. I’ll never forget the expression on his face when he was faced with that. Zelenskyy is a very strong, honorable, man. Not to be underestimated.
This moment in history sucks. I hear they upgraded the possibility of an earth strike by the “asteroid de jour”.
I hope it hits mar a lago or the wh....or wherever tr*mp is atm....
You beat me to it. But it's not until 2032 (I think).
Well, miracles can happen! We absolutely need one RIGHT NOW. Can't wait anymore.........
just put an Abrams tank right on the Ocean Boulevard in front of the Mar-A-Lago Gates , that might be enough, scare the piss out of him and the Secret Service agents
We can always hope ..
Good one, I needed that 🙂