And the MSM is fcking crickets 🦗!!! May they burn in hell for failing the PEOPLE and the CONSTITUTION!

Corporate media serves Corporations first. They give no shits about democracy

I’m aligned with the rage in your post. Just furious

14 years of carrying water for that fat orange diapered bag of shit

Yep. 🤬

Bottom line: The President is mad with power.

I think people are awake to the threat - just not sure what to do. Have contacted elected officials. With some exceptions Dem response has been largely press releases. Nothing from ex-prezs.

Thank you for sharing George. Where can we find more from Stathis? I am not aware of who he is, but I would like to be engaged.

Small point but I can’t see how people truly alarmed by all of this remain on X, or at least don’t have an account here.

Americans used to fight Nazis in the name of Liberty and Freedom. They've made so many movies about this fact, it's almost a meme. WTF happened to that spirit?

How bad you think things are going to be after his cabinet is confirmed? He's already doing this shit now, but I fear it's going to be far worse once cabinet is confirmed. I wish we could do what they did in Syria and get rid of all of them, they flee to Russia too

Let's see how many show up for the protests on Monday #50501 no kings day I plan to be there and I am traveling

George, is it too late?

Most US citizens don't know that the only #NATO member that ever invoked article 5 was the US (after 9-11). A lot of soldiers from European countries died in Afghanistan and Iraq, fulfilling their NATO-duty. Measured in % of population, their number of casualties was often higher than that of US.

Trump's gang are indeed traitorous to their allies and friends. It's so painful to accept that the bad Americans are running the show and the good Americans (more than half actually) can't stop them.

Being in the UK now and watching v carefully what's happening on the Continent, I think us Europeans, Brits etc are under no illusion that if we were ever attacked, the US under Trump wouldn't help us, even if still a NATO member There is the realisation now that the US is no longer an ally

A significant percentage of Europeans and British are sympathetic towards Russia, especially Conservatives and far right.

The far right / yes Thankfully, the Conservatives in my circle do not side w Putin or the current Tory party in the UK etc and have, in fact, gone to fully backing Keir Starmer (or Ed Davey) or Kamala Harris in the US

Let's hope the Center holds in Germany.

It will, I'm sure of that. AFD are at 20 % in the polls. All other parties have made clear they won't form a coalition with AFD. It means 80% of Germans will do the right thing. They know what's at stake.

Gosh I hope so But the AfD will come in second strongest probably

But most likely won't form the coalition. The climate goals, soft immigration policies won't be implemented but Europe will atleast be steadfast against RF.

What do you mean by RF?

Russian Federation

All major parties in Germany have made a pact not to form a coalition with the AFD so we can be pretty sure the center will hold. And some perspective is needed. The media make a big deal about AFD 'being the second largest'. But they're at 20% in polls. That means 80% of Germans DON'T want the AFD

Ah ok interesting your point on the AfD in terms of second largest I have my info from ZDF and ARD etc (am a native German speaker) But yes I know no one wants to work w them But did Merz not try and work w them on one thing having to do with immigration that cost him a bit of goodwill?

He tried the same trick that the center right party VVD in the Netherlands did: trying to peel off voters from the AFD by positioning himself as tough on immigration. But that doesn't work because AFD voters are quite cultish and it only irritates other parties who oppose the populist approach.

🥺😥But what about Us?

True. It could even become one of the worst enemies if Trump and his junta try to fulfill their imperialistic ambitions.

Well, you know, trying not to be too doom and gloom But the US is now run by a bunch of psycho extremists - I really struggle to find any other description They'd almost rather blow themselves up before admitting that they may need to change course

I don't think they themselves would ever want to change course. But maybe someday the Republicans in Congress will wake up and start realizing they also have a role in defending democracy.

It’s embarrassing to even say you’re a citizen of the USA. So very sorry…

I’m so ashamed. I don’t want to hate my country, but I wish I could go somewhere else. Trump and his base have gone too far.

Don’t be ashamed The day of Trump’s demise will come The US is a great country full of wonderful people (mixed in with its share of nut jobs 😉) But that is everywhere now - UK, Germany, France - e’where We all will prevail I have to believe that

Don’t be I have many American friends and business associates / mostly in NY to be fair The Uk is just as divided as the US We all just have to stick together

The harsh truth you post angers and scares millions of us here in the US, Mia. That's scant consolation now, I realize, but we're determined to regain a more sensible government balance here in two years when voters fill all House seats and one-third of the Senate.

I fear president Musk will do everything in his power (with unlimited recources and lots of help from Congress) to disrupt free and fair elections in 2 years. I wonder what US voters will do then. It could get ugly, looking at the speed at which everything is being torn apart right now.

I know Lots of hopes for the midterms I just fear for what happens between now and then… Trump seems to be on a destruction course that dismantles all…

Daily dismay, 'tis true

We are coming to grips with that as well. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

Starmer is going to the emergency EU meeting tomorrow

It’s a global issue. Zelenskyy has been holding his line for a while. Blue States will have to step up like Heads of State for real. The Social Contract was ‘sent back to the states’, we should start acting like it, refugees will be incoming. We’re too big to fuck about at the federal level.

I don’t think much will come out of it to be honest But perhaps I am too pessimistic

I think it stands a fair chance of being an exceptionally important meeting. Guess we'll find out

Could very well be.

Pay attention to those Brits paid off by Putin. There seems to be a lot of that going on. There is absolutely no natural reason why so many in this political circle would ally w/ Russia. You see Putin payoffs in the UK, in Germany; it's not uncommon.

So it’s not difficult to prove. There will be a global tribunal before all of this is over. This is, very much, a global shift.

Yeap, sadly you are right

I hate to say this, but I think you’re absolutely right. I mean, he’s threatening Canada, FFS. It’s terrifying. Most of his base have no real concept of how much danger they’ve unleashed on the rest of the world.

Yes, it’s all a bit frightening, isn’t it Am trying not to be too doom and gloom and I have moments where I think that perhaps I am, but I think this is just the reality now, isn’t it

Very true. Trump and the Republican Party are owned by Russia.

A lot of Americans are your allies 36 percent of eligible voters didn’t cast a vote. 38 percent for Trump. Many turned against Kamala because they were mad over Gaza. Or because she was a black female. White bros voted against her. Our media is lying to voters and repubes also disqualified voters.

Sadly. You are correct.

There is no NATO. Trump has not formerly pulled the US out of NATO but his intentions are very clear.

So so sad

To be fair, Europe has relied on the US for too long and in a way, a wake up call is needed / sometimes it’s not a bad thing to become less reliant on someone I think it’s more also the realisation that Trump seems to openly side w a Putin who is one of the most evil figures in history

"I would tell Putin: you can do whatever the hell you want to do with Europe, I don't care" - Donald J. Trump

A truly sickening realization for those of us who’ve cherished that transatlantic alliance our entire lifetimes. 😞

I haven’t been back to Scotland since 1990. I was planning an epic trip for 2030, when my kids would be the same age my older sister and I were when we came over. My guy is tall, so we were taking the cruise, I was Navy, why not? I’m not giving up on that dream. It’s the first dream I allowed myself

remember that the US didn't enter WWII until Pearl Harbour had been attacked.

Pedantically, that’s not necessarily true. But the best thing Hitler ever did was declare war against the US. Didn’t have to do that!

Yes, but US had been assisting Brits via the Lend-Lease program, providing warship protection for British vessels, & other actions I'm forgetting now. FDR was dealing with multiple domestic crises, fierce opposition from powerful enemies, & an attempted coup. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Yes, v true

I’m sure the US would assist, for a hefty price.

Yes, like the key to Buckingham Palace if the UK were ever attacked...

I’m thinking more like the whole of Scotland.

Fuck All That

Yes, you are probably a whole lot more spot on with this than I am

As I’ve said repeatedly, consider the US as part of the Axis as of January 20.

I'd like to see you fucking try laddie, it would make Vietnam seem like a picnic.

The USA is now one of those countries where people outside it hopefully note that the government does not represent the majority of the people.

It's all about the golf courses.

I used to like golf

Like all the rare earths under the Donbas?

and I don't think we would trust them.

Profiteering ie: supplying weapons to both sides in a world war made America wealthy while the rest of the world fought the Nazis and became poor. Then yrs later because of Pearl Harbour, they finally joined the Allies and " saved " the world. the American way, if it doesn't effect me personally..

To be fair, the US was sending supplies to Britain and France well before the Pearl Harbor attack, despite the best efforts of US isolationists and Nazi sympathizers. But your point remains, the US has always had a sizable faction that would gladly abandon their European allies.

Dang! I should have kept scrolling b/c you made my point much more artfully.

I… quibble with that. We weren’t nearly as solid allies then and had *nothing* like NATO obliging us to help. Remember there’s still people claiming that FDR tricked the country into joining the war by provoking Japan.

lately I've been trending darker .. that a good chunk approved of a strongman bring order to to Germany/ Europe. Even the UK seemed on the fence at first.

Well, it wasn't for lack of trying. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

you want it darker?

Being in Canada feeling a lot like ww2 Poland right now.

The mood is that bad there now?

It’s not great. When the president basically threatens to annex us every day it gets a little rough. But we are tough.

Yes, you are ❤️

You should join the EU. Not much of a protection, but at least it would invalidate that "not a sustainable country" argument by the Orange Filth.

Can Oregon join the EU? Please.

😂😂😂

I wouldn’t be opposed to that.

Canada shares an island in the Arctic with Denmark (Hans Island) so you're practically Europe anyway.😉

The US are no longer an ally. It’s a fascist regime and while they pretend to be the firefighter, they are nothing but the arsonist. They have become the mole. Europe should disconnect completely and fight for its freedom and democracies. Although they are not perfect, it’s the only thing to do.

Europe should have started prepping for this moment 6 years ago. Allowing us to take the lead of your defense was foolish decades ago. When Europeans mocked us for not having universal healthcare I wondered if you could afford it if you provided your own defense. Now we’ll know.

You forget Europe has bought trillions and trillions from the US military industry. Or do you think 'taking the lead in defense' was some kind of charity? How naive . Imagine if all that money was used to improve your healthcare. Europe now will invest its money differently. Bye lucrative contracts!

Yes, that also. Belgium recently bought a lot of F35’s. Our new minister of Defense would like to buy more of them. Even after all what happened with Vance, he’s still so blind to believe the US is a trustworthy partner. Ridiculous

Don't worry, Trump, Musk and Vance will certainly make a lot more outrageous statements to convince him not to invest in the US anymore.😉

Sadly enough, I don’t think so. He’s on a mission to have a big army, not to do the right thing and invest wisely. If people are not alarmed now by how things are unfolding in the Trump Regime, they will never be.

It’s not that black & white. Yes, Europe should have invested more in its OWN defense. And stepped out of NATO a long day ago, so we could have our Europe defense. The problem with the extremes of capitalism is that shareholders have an organized sell out of our economy just to benefit them.

We have become dependent of America for defense and ICT of Chinese solar converters (while German converters are much better) etc etc. We didn’t even have our own mouth masks during Corona. On the other hand it’s plainly short sighted to sneer about health care. Health care should be a universal

human right. Health care is about fighting inequality. There is a reason why European countries with a better health care, are less acceptable for extreme parties and radicalization. In America, you can work your but off your whole life but if you are sick, you are fucked and flushed through the

drain. Like a used battery. Here people get well and take part of society afterwards. Here people don’t need to choose between their left finger and their right hand if they have an accident (I literally know stories like that!) because health insurances are ridiculously and scandalously expensive.

You should not mock about health care. The reason why everything is fucked up in the US, is exactly that: your politicians ignored the working class and the gap between rich and poor is bigger than any beautiful canyon you have in the States. If you have any knowledge about history, you should

We people who don’t support Trump/Elon’s reign are with you. We’re still your allies. But don’t trust the U.S. government. They are fascists.

Precisely! DO NOT TRUST ANY PROMISES OR ALLIANCES THE US HAS.. TRUMP DEFAULTS ON HIS COMMITMENTS ALL ALL OF THE TIME THIS WILL BE NO DIFFERENT He also warned putin re the 2017 cruise missile attack in Syria Total waste of $$ and he aligned with rhe Russian regime.

No, they won't. What was the US is now fascist and truly, no longer a USA.

Most US Americans are pretty shallow. That’s really gotta change.

I am sorry because there are Americans who feel very differently and want to be true Allies but we are not in charge! We are Democrats in largely “Blue States!” We are working to remedy this! We recognize there is more to our Democracy and our shared “beliefs and duties” above and beyond money…

Thank you. We know a lot of Americans are just as shocked by this massive betrayal as we are. But the anger and disbelief are very real here in Europe and also Canada. And the trust is gone, sadly.

We in the US know this election was manipulated. The majority of us voted for Harris. Musk now owns sundowner chump by promising lots of hotels and no jail. We are regrouping. Many here are Veterans, we know the cost of freedom. We will meet the moment. Don't give up on us. Don't trust the gop.

Canadians, also.

Yes. People are just starting to realize the degree of the betrayal by the US of its allies.

I recall Jonathan Capehart saying the threats against Greenland didn’t matter because “I pay attention to what he does, not what he says” and thinking that was about the stupidest comment from a non-Republican I’d yet heard. Alliances are built on promises and ours are already broken.

Jonathan Capehart is a moron. There, I said it.

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Most Americans don’t know.

More than half have known since 2016. We weren't ruthless enough to protect our country.

Implacable Hostility is what any morally -conscious adult should feel at this point & time.

Yes. There is no place for fear. Logic, planning, and channeling all the animosity into swarming unified hornets of protest, in unfathomable numbers in our 'American Democracy Spring' will shake their malevolence off balance. Live free or die. Life without freedom is not worth living.

Begin.

Yep. We were born for this moment. I have no doubt. I'm 72. Retired military woman. I know my parents are cheering me on somewhere brimming with joy and strength!

Minor so far compared to WW2. We have the longes held perspective of history ever, let’s use it to shorten our mistakes. Fascism/racism needs to be ground into the past for good.

Regrouping and strategizing now. See S. Korea and learn. Some magas are starting to get it, as well. The groups and marches will grow. We're here and not going away! 🙏💙👍

I think we've passed the "break the glass" moment!

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How many Americans know that 80% of what Canada spends on NATO is to the benefit of the USA?

Most US citizens I bet do not know what article 5 of the NATO treaty is.

Some don't even know what NATO is, I guess.

It’s a coup! Why are we even debating this?! He’s a deranged con man and an extremely dangerous narcissist. Trumpism is a cancer!

The issue with Stathis' thread is that he credits anything to Trump. None of this is Trump. Trump sits in $hit fillled diapers in a ketamine/Adderall stupor being told what to sign, say & post. Trump sold his signature to stay out of prison. Credit it to him & you've already lost

He sold his signature all right but to WHOM?!?!? I am more and more feeling like Twitler did some shit to get him in there KNOWING he had so much to hang over that clown. It was on full display in that Oval Office cluster fvck...but who bought the S.A. immigrant?🤨

Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin that's who Donald Trump sold his signature to Putin long ago and Musk this election he has been bought and paid for for years

you know you can just said shit-filled diapers right? Let's not $ugarcoat thi$

No, that's wrong. Sure, Trump knows next to nothing about policy & couldn't care less about it save for how it can line his pockets, reward his big money supporters, & punish his opponents, but he is brilliant in building a fascist cult of supporters that corrupt & cow every other Republican.

His (still growing) cult is so slavishly devoted to him that they degrade & destroy ANY institution he asks them too - from the country they claim to be patriotic for, to the government so many of them depend on, to the religion so many claim to believe in. He degrades people & makes them love him.

Look at the people behind Project 2025, Clarence Thomas, JD Vance and many more powerful people who have been working for years to get to this period in time. Trump is just their puppet. Musk the money man. This is bigger than we can imagine. There lies our challenge. It’s bigger than one Felon!

There's really only one way this will stop. People in the streets. It's only been a month. The sooner it happens the better chance of working. The longer this is allowed, the harder and bloodier it will be.

that's the hard part. unlike trump, the opposition is divided. who are the people going to take a bullet for? kamala? biden? no single person commands the loyalty of half the country as trump does. they know that. they are counting on this.

the trump bandwagon is basically trump is right everyone else is wrong even if they get hurt. the progressive front is several independent bandwagons trying to run each other over for issues they disagree with, such as gaza

this is how the country will fail. because more people want it to fail than we think. and for that, there is no solution. the US got its hands dirty and they can not be washed. the dirt rots the skin and penetrates the bloodstream.

I COMPLETELY AGREE..WE MUST TAKE TO THE STREETS AND WE MUST BE PREPARED FOR HIM TO TURN THE MILITARY ON US. MAYBE THAT WILL BE THE ONLY THING THAT BRINGS OUR COUNTRY TO ITS SENSE BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!!!

That's part of their agenda, then, I am guessing, embedded individuals will likely instigate riots, prompting the declaration of martial law. They've been planning this for a very long time. It's a classic strategy that has been employed by the CIA on multiple occasions to topple governments.

Indeed, false flags and incitements incoming. Reichstag fire, anyone?

They don’t think they’re going to “increase US power”. That’s just what they say to their voters. These are the actions of an elite that already was betting on the crumbling of the US empire, like the USSR in the 90s, and looking to make sure they make out like Russian oligarchs.

The world’s largest holders of US debt or treasuries need to pressure Trump. Canada is one of them by the way. A massive sell off of US debt would explode bowering costs.

Japan & China both sold a bunch of US T-bills late last year. If the US gov't continues to be unstable, I'd expect both countries to continue dumping what they would consider a risky investment. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...

Good insight. Japan and China hold the most of our debt. If one were to call it in, at the right time, it would be devastating. Trump+ Musk and team are oblivious to the risk they are assuming and WE the people pay the price. Congress the most culpable, they completely sold us out.

And congress continues to sell us out!

Yes indeed. I feel no pity for the “buyers remote” of McConnell, he was a major reason we are where we are.

I’m ready to raise hell about this shit. I’m just waiting for somebody to galvanize the opposition.

Please, write a piece entitled: "THE MANCHURIAN ADMINISTRATION." It will be your Opus.

Just because you don't see the flames doesn't mean the Reichstag isn't burning. This is an electronic coup by Trump & his brownshirts. The mob is with him. Our only hope is resistance & that the U.S. military will refuse illegal orders & support legitimate court decisions. All is not lost...yet.

Yes this exactly what is happening, the goal is to dismantle the current world order

Some of us are trying to stop them.

Let's not forget the partners - the billionaires who got special seating during Inauguration - Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg & others who want that 4T tax cuts so fking badly, they will go to any lengths to get it, including buying a dumb president, and taking a wrecking ball to the entire US Govt.

I cannot believe that foreign states will allow one man from another country to dictate their fate. I am curious to see what actions they might take, and I suspect anything is on the table. Apparently we in the US haven't yet accepted that this threat must be met on its terms.

Why doesn't he call it what it is, a Christofascist techbroligarch hostile takeover?

At some point this will majorly disrupt the markets + hurt constituents and at that point I’d imagine republicans will wake up but the possibility of short term crisis is incredibly high

It'll be interesting to see how the markets in Asia, Europe and the UK will react tomorrow. I know the US markets are closed on President's Day but I dare say that those of us in Finance are in for a rocky week

Yeah i mean to me that’s what’s keeping me calm - I think as we see services impacted and financial markets disrupted things we will see people find their courage.

From your lips to God’s ears

I think you hit the nail on the head here. Once the markets react and they will if this keeps deteriorating, then the Republicans may wake up The only thing that Trump responds to are the markets

“Before it’s too late”? It’s already too late.

after more than a century, america needs to root out these lunatics

Don’t count on @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social or @schumer.senate.gov to rally the troops. They’re too busy hiding under their beds. Where’s Kamala? Where’s the loyal opposition?

Kamala is minding her own business most likely. She put everything she had into the campaign and this country shit all over her. Why should she lift another finger to save it?

JFC😬

And, many of us plan to show up on Presidents’ Day to protest—STOP the GRIFT, Elon Musk!!!!

It seems like nothing could wake up the people. It is sad to see an almost 250 years adventure that changed the human civilization for the best more than any other movement will disappear in just a few months. I just feel lucky to have lived mostly in this period but sad that I had children.

it ain't gonna wake up maga

MAGA is 25%. There is 75% that is non-MAGA. Maybe they need to wake up and stop looking at 25%.

With these Republicans, can war be far off? Long ago we sang “war is not the answer.” The self proclaimed hillbilly VP has no clue. The only momentary saving grace is that the Musk kids eliminated positions critical to implementing nukes AND The Honorable Tanya Chutkin is still laying down the law

And the American people are showing our displeasure by… giving Trump his highest ever approval rating of 53%, and cheering him boisterously at the Super Bowl. People in other countries once gave Americans the benefit of the doubt when our leaders misbehaved. Not likely now.

We’re awake. Tell us what to do.

EVERY SINGLE REPUBLICAN in Congress is complicit in the Musk-Trump assault on our Constitution & our democracy. They have all ignored their oath of office to collaborate in undermining the rule of law, some because they're venal crooks with no honor & the rest because they're craven cowards.

There's bad folk everywhere, and what's far worse, weak ones. (Robert Louis Stevenson, Kidnapped.)The hitherto weak ones in the USA badly need to rouse themselves. Democrats and the intelligentsia need the red hot poker of courage rammed up their asses and do battle with evil .

Maybe there is a chance to flip the majority in the House. Three special elections coming up. Donate, make calls if you don’t live in the district and knock on doors if you do. Further, some US Senators are having misgivings who could maybe be flipped or at least persuaded to vote against.

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Unfortunately Stathis, I don't think anyone is going to wake up. As a conspiracy theory why don't we just say that Trump has found a way to take over the minds of those around him. Its as if he has mind control over a whole population of people.

March on Monday

Trump’s tweet, Vance’s speech, the intention to break into the IRS database . . . things are quickly getting out of hand.

I don’t think Trump cares about what anyone thinks and he’s not trying to make America more powerful. He’s trying to destroy it and make it more vulnerable!

This thread is absolutely on target. Good one, George and Stathis. Distressing, but good.

just saw @timothysnyder.bsky.social say the historic parallel is Czechoslovakia in 1938, but this time Ukrainians fought back and we are frozen in 1938.

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How about amplifying the voices of citizens who are scared to death and taking to the streets to fight this greedy and lawless administration? www.npr.org/2025/02/16/n...

💙💙💙💙💙💙

Those that are not awake do not wish to see, those that are awake are at a loss for words and action, and those we have relied upon to in the past to lead us remain silent. What are we to do?

We are trying to figure that out. Stay in touch..

Note that he is a civil war expert. He knows this topic

This is it. He knows how Europe (we) works. Again hating using the word, THIS is existential.

The Useless States of America just showed their new colors. Time for NATO and Europe to fill the gap and show we will no longer rely on the moral compass of the americans that apparently are facilitating the dawn of modern fascism.

I don’t think they think this will increase US power. I don’t think they care the slightest bit about that. They want to strip the US for parts and vacuum up as much as they can to maximize their personal wealth. Everything else is just collateral damage.

What can we do???

What a pile of Bullshit

Words of wisdom.

It is a lot like Iraq.

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@gtconway.bsky.social way more sinister than we thought re farm subsidies vanishing. Seen this?

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Pretty sure you folks need to start taking to the streets. Time for revolution.

We are today

Good luck! ❤️🇨🇦

It finally occured to me reading this - how much of a comfortable coma we've all been lured into - so warm and fuzzy that we unconsciously resisted waking up for each and every alarm bell. It's taken Nazi fascism in all it's forms. This is why "Woke" is bad became their battle carry.

who is this "US" that needs to awaken from a slumber? Because I've been wide awake the whole time!

Trump at 54% approval and effectively complete capitulation by rest of opposition to the rapid dismantling of US democracy and government. Being alarmist is like shouting into the void

Democracy in Disarray

Hey girl, hey! We see you, George Conway. 🖕

France and Germany are not in disarray, they're already making plans.

Maybe it should read, "the U.S. Government has been taken over a group of Elitists..." using the language of the right?

"clique of elitists" i like clique.

I’m watching to see how, like many authoritarian regimes, they redirect our military and national security resources inward, toward domestic control and internal repression of the population.

This was always the plan. Ever read Hegseth’s book? Everything is the fault of woke, uppity women (proudly raising my hand), including racial & other minorities in the military & the mainstream, & (if his latest pressure is any indication)…of not sneaking enough scotch.

I’m pulling for cirrhosis

George, you are a gift. TY!

Jesus.

The postwar order that outlasted the arms race, half a century of bipolarity, and another half century of untested hegemony in the face of global terrorism, is collapsing right in front of our eyes. It would be an understatement to say that I am struggling to process this.

The failing economy should be the Dems message.

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This is the basis of their goals as spoken by those creating and executing this destruction for personal $$ gain and control. Would enjoy to know what @gtconway.bsky.social thinks: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RpP...

Where ya at @cnn.com @msnbc.com @nbcnews.com @abcnewsbot.bsky.social anyone want to stop supporting Nazi’s and actually help save America? We will remember this time in history and where you stood!

“When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.” Incorrectly attributed to Thomas Jefferson & Ruth Bader Ginsburg - but it’s still a great quote. More importantly - We have a helluva lotta injustice that demands a helluva lotta resistance!!!

I love Madison Wisconsin Farmers Market

I am envious. I live in MAGAville. 😭

OMG. Move before it's too late. 😒

Can’t afford to, sadly.

I go out for a nice peaceful walk and there it is…another Trump yard sign. One sign I pass is so big it covers their garage door. So much for a peaceful walk…

It gets more and more embarrassing by the minute for those who voted. Elmo messed with tabulation

Yuck!

Blue states should secede ASAP!

I’m good with that.

Stathis Kalyvas: "The U S Government ... the world's oldest democracy." Iceland: "Hold my Víking Gylltur". Iceland's parliament, the Althing, was founded in 930 CE and has been operating continuously since then. San Marino: "Hold my Brugneto". Early 17th Century.

…so is this, ‘open season’? 🤡 💩 🤷‍♀️ Define he or she who saves the country…saves the world from Trump or others in his administration?😳We’d be above the law and heroes, that sounds good!

Amerika is half nazi. More than half nazi, actually, so what would anyone expect other than nazi behavior? And the proof that we're nazis is that so many amerikans love what he's doing. Until that changes, nothing changes.

"The world's oldest democracy"?

Iceland would like a word.

There’s pubs in 🇬🇧 older than the USA 😅

Yes, "this experiment in self-governance" was a HUGE milestone for humanity. Knowing this makes this authoritarian coup all the more painful.

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Why is there a question about whether we're in a constitutional crisis yet? How much more of a threat do we need?

100% HEATHER COX RICHARDSON. There must be marching in the streets. FASCISTS WILL NOT REPLACE US.

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Great! Lets watch everyone DO FUCKING NOTHING!!

Shut them down.

is this dude on here?

Is he trying to distract his supporters from the damage that he's doing to their lives by giving them the okay to ravage the people that they irrationally hate?

All of this is true and some. A terrible situation. We will soon be receiving refugees from the States. Already have done in Bath. 2 of my clients will be returning soon. They are in the 6 months here and 6 months in the States before they can get full residency.

Oh god!

Here I go again begging folks to watch the “Dark Gothic MAGA” video, and the Behind the Bastards eps. (@iwriteok.bsky.social) about Curtis Yarvin and Peter Thiel, and to finish up with @electiontruth.bsky.social letting folks know votes were hacked & that this is all part of a technofascist coup 😅

Cui bono?

Pure Evil🆘🤬🤡🇺🇸

He doesn’t post his vapid rantings on twitter too. Thats how I know

It sure helps when the legislative branch has rolled over for belly rubs.

Open message to all historically aligned allies of America! Cut all dependence you have with America & build a stronger alliance with the allies you can still trust! America has to sink or swim on its own if they want to survive the madness & chaos the Felon & Musk have unleashed! God help us all!

„Wherever Law ends Tyranny begins“ John Locke (1689)

"They think their actions will increase U.S. power, but they are in fact wrecking their own country"-- All of these posts bite like bitterest truth, but this sentence really stands out.

I’m Canadian and will full on boycott all products

"direct attack on Europe" rings loudly, too (being on that side of the pond)

Like regular people, when you get hired there is a probationary period where if you are not performing to expectations you are let go. Seems this is in order here. Further, not to miss a learning opportunity, all future elected officials should be reviewed every 3 months.

To believe, even if only temporarily, the MIGHT of the United States far outweighs that of European countries, especially considering TWO WORLD WARS were fought against NAZISM... WILL BE THE DEFINING MISTAKE OF TRUMPISM.

I would like to say thanks @gtconway.bsky.social for posting this. This is the reality of what is happening. I hope that those who will rise up against this are also preparing to safeguard themselves and their families against the horrors that are coming.

Is it true that US government’s leadership is now the #1 enemy to its own people? The geo-political outlook is dismal and grim. The world watches as Putin’s influence is almost complete. We Americans are not safe. We must get every Republican on the record.. do they support Ukraine or Russia?

We already know the answer to that. We've watched Republicans hold our country's most vulnerable hostage over funding to protect the Ukraine. 😔

I have been saying this since 2015 when he first ran. Trump is a National Socialist, Nazi if you like. He is a bigot. He is not particularly intelligent but who is when he has the Fox megaphone. He will destroy American democracy in order to avoid prison. He is a clear & present danger to all of us

How did 74 million fall for it- twice🤷‍♀️

Because they are ignorant fools. There is no sugarcoating it either.

Not because of that. Because. They are fascists.

It's always been there, in the shadows. But now shows its ugly face blatantly with support of the deplorables of our country. And you know who they are, Family Members, Friends, and Co-Workers. Don't forget.

George take the lead help us safe this great country!

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😡😡😡

It's the end of America

HELP! 😱

Iceland, the isle of man and San Marino have older democracies though. Just fyi

At what point do we admit that maybe it's not the judges he finds oppressive, but the constitution?

We need our own cabal.

2/3’s of Americans want this. Which means we are eff’d. They didn’t care when they came after women or trans people. They’re OK with book burning, defunding education, mass deportation, pissing off our neighbors+ firing 100’s of thousands of people + breaking the law. No pain will change that.

There's some of us who DO care but we're far outnumbered. We're trying our best and not being heard.

We are not outnumbered!!

Oh sweet Jesus you’re finally all waking up to reality. Now what are we going to do about it?

They do confess everything before they do it

I believe two things will happen over the next 11 months. 1. Massive tax cuts for the rich & corps justified by “cuts” in the Federal govt. 2. A “national emergency” will be declared (mostly likely due to something created by Trump & his allies) & Trump will seize even more power.

Why 11 months? That could happen next week.

That's an old school timeline. Pushed by old school thinkers. We know we have to move fast, and faster than the Nerd Herd leader, EM & his dopey sidekick, DJT, because they have no intention of drawing this out It's not like the old days. I wish everyone would see that as well

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Yep

My God

Thank you. They will fail

Exactly! The rise of the oligarch autocracy! If enough people unite in OPPOSITION, we can stop this! Permit me an analogy: If enough young men had been willing to go to jail in protest to Vietnam War, it might have changed things. It may take that type of thing!

Congressional Demos don’t want to upset THE DONORRRRRRSS!

The "Conservative" SCOTUS Justices own this with their BS immunity. Trump believes he's above the law.

Nah… it’s whites who voted for him out of fear and racism. SCOTUS giving him immunity for Criminal accountability for official acts leaves plenty of accountability, but our electorate failed us

If you read the wording, there is NO accountability. This is definitely a both problem, but you can’t just brush off how SCOTUS fucked us all over, how Garland fucked us over, and how Facebook, billionaires and foreign governments did it before that. This has been a 10+ year plan.

Buy a weapon and form a local militia with a vet capable of training you. Rise up

So, what is any US citizen prepared to do about it?

Ultimately what we have to. We are giving the courts their shot, so we all know everything that could be tried to stop this has been. I'm noticing all the focus is on the courts now, since congress has abdicated its role as a coequal branch.

Disgusting

Your only way out of this where you have a chance of retaining a democracy is governors raising their national guards marching on the Capitol and removing the administration and remaking the government. Musk/Trump are not going to let you vote them out. Anything else will be authoritarianism

Who is this person? Looks interesting but I have no context. Who are they what do they do. Thank you.

I used Google. It's excellent for education.

Thank you

Yes, it’s serious. And so should be the response.

That’s exactly what he’s trying to do. I actually believe this piece of shit is not just the United States. He’s wanting another government and he’s wanting to do whatever he can to instigate that that’s what he’s using musk for in Germany in Europe in Canada everybody needs to boycott MF!

I’m sorry what was that about the world’s oldest democracy? Sorry, I mean I feel for Americans but check the root of the word “democracy” before you imply it was invented here

Strikes me as odd that this is what bothers you about the post.

Listen auntie, Living in a fascist state bothers me more (is that what you mean?) but American exceptionalism as a concept and practice is also kind of bothersome ESPECIALLY now.

Ok sweetie.

Gosh you won me over with this one auntie. Keep it up. That will make your country great again I’m sure

Right!? He couldn't have possibly intended for the reader to have the critical thinking capacity to fill in "modern" ... or some shit that utterly makes sense if you aren't a contrarian shit head just trying to score weak interweb points. These people are a big reason why the left sucks too.

As am I and my asshat takes, I suppose. :P All complicity and all that jazz.

I read that and I thought no that’s not true. That’s my country Greece.

The US is the oldest constitutional democracy explicitly founded as such. Democracies of antiquity were not true democracies by any modern (Renaissance onwards) sense of the term. Though the US has yet to truly embrace full, pluralistic, liberal democracy, its founding docs allow it. That's a 1st.

Kalyvas meant « longest running democracy I think. The Greeks invented democracy but In the 20th century alone democracy was interrupted a number of times for instance.

It depends on your definition. After all, Iceland's Parliament is more than a thousand years old.

The American bubble is a real mind blower. There's multiple democracies older then America herself, never mind when democracy was installed.

By one standard, sure. By others, the US is indeed the oldest, although for how much longer, I don't know. It's a subjective thing. The US is/was certainly the largest and most economically successful democracy in humanity's history, though.

No it's not. It's no where near the oldest. Jesus.. Read some other history books not written by Americans.

All the true history books have been banned in our schools. We have a fascist regime AKA Republican Party/MAGA rewriting history through social & right wing media. Truth is no longer truth in the United States. Ppl can’t even agree a fact is a fact FFS.

Sounds like you're the one who only subscribes to one version of history. Here's an academic publication in partnership w/Oxford University, which is (checks notes) not in America. Cheers, kiddo. Do better lol ourworldindata.org/grapher/age-...

Using Americans, and Harvard Dataverse, to prove the point that it is not USA biased, because it is 'in partnership' with Oxford University! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Yes - believe it or not, European and American academics work together. Stay in school, kiddies

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you 🤡

Lmao die mad

remember that when china speaks about taiwan, the word is not invasion. the word is liberation.

So let me get this straight, according to him the USA was in existance before ancient Greece ?

Listen: not the time for your ‘actually’ bullshit

It's a valid point though. The rest of us may be more sympathetic towards the plight of "normal, decent Americans" if we didn't have to put up with all the hyperbolic bullshit about how brilliant & "world leading" the place is. Because it's patently not.

Not even close, we know. My apologies.

No need to apologise. We're all on the same side here. 👍

Speaking as an outsider, reading what you can do, here are my thoughts. Tomorrow, there's plans for protests in all of your state capitals. Participating in that is a start. The key, though, is to not leave. You have to entrench and have yourselves forcibly removed. Then you do it again. /1

But the next one has to be bigger. Think march on Washington. Except you gridlock the whole damned capital. Halt all traffic, disrupt the day to day. Also, think general strike. Money makes the world go 'round, so when no one is working, big businesses hemorrhage money. /2

Precisely! This is what I’ve been saying. A general strike that shuts down the country.

Organize. Follow @generalstrikeus.bsky.social and spread the word. Your fellow citizens are trying to organise one! Bring MAGA to their knees.

Don't kid yourselves, this will not end well. Because you're looking at 🍊💩 at trying to declare martial law. Once that happens, you need to think of yourselves no longer as protestors. You are then the resistance. You are then fighting a guerilla war. /3

Better learn now what tactics will work best for you. You will need safe houses. You will need arms, medical supplies, food, survival equipment. You'd be looking at both rural and urban guerilla warfare. /4

If this sounds bleak, that's because it is. Your country has entered a dictatorship, and those can only be removed via blood. You won't be starting the fight, but you'll have to finish it. /4

Make no mistake, I'm realizing the 🍊💩 could very well invade and occupy us up here, we who were once your country's ally. And we'll likely be doing the same thing. Whatever god you worship, may they have mercy on all our souls. /end

My Canadian relatives (late 80’s & 90’s) have for the first time in their lives, bought guns & learning how to shoot! They’d rather go down fighting than let Americans take over. I’d rather they came back to the UK 🙄

While Canada will undoubtedly be in the firing line eventually, I can't help thinking - hoping? - that internal protests (ie south of the border) will keep Trump's focus away from any imperialist ambitions. 🤞🏼

I don't know. But what I do know, which seems quite apparent, is that both 🍊💩 and Elon are not the sharpest knives in the drawer. So there's a chance they can be out maneuvered.

Think outside the box. Remember when Zelenskyy took over parts of Kusrsk? Canada should pre-emptively occupy New England!

We will help each other. Invading Canada could also be another good golden final nail for the coffin

Preparing for martial law and covert resistance is prudent, but we are nowhere near there yet. Lower courts, appeals, supreme court, defying judges, arresting without due process, using military against people, and finally martial law, if the military hasn't arrested him by then. Many steps to go.

This is so surreal..but we've been getting extra amo..how to manuals..some medical stuff...and planning chickens and a year round greenhouse for this summer

Martial law will be a total fiasco. The petty left right divisions will disappear very quick once the rich start using physical force

If that does happen, I hope that will be a wake-up call gor everyone.

Shut down MaraLago, Trump tower & the assorted businesses & homes of the tech traitors. Gridlock their shit. Make their everyday lives suck so much any power gained won't be worth it. They're having a party, or wedding, protest outside, greet them at airports with large signs.

There's a "no spend' day on Feb 28.

Heartbreaking. “I have not yet begun to fight” although I have indeed begun and will not stop.

And no one is doing anything to stop it! Talk is cheap, the law is dead! It’s do or die time, is it not?

What's worse is that it's not Trump. He's near death but that post didn't come from him. Whether it's Miller, Vance, Thiele, Flynn and any of the 2025s, they're really running the country now. Trump is a merry meat puppet

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Maybe that’s the appeal to MAGA that needs to be made. These people are holding your president hostage and are drugging, forcing him, etc to destroy the US. Take the oligarchy down!

They are delusional and won't believe the truth.

So time to stoke that delusion. Give them an out to do the right thing. I can just hear. I knew my president wouldn’t do this to ‘his’ people, he is a hostage. It’s ridiculous, but better this than the complete destruction of your country and world relations.

They won't admit he's doing it to his ppl bc no one is exposing it to them... they follow Musk. That's it.

The Orange Thing Milking AMERICANS.. or maybe just his normal spazz attack before he sundowns.

Excellent post & so true. Dictators, authoritarians & oligarchs/technocrats are running on all cylinders now. These people have servants, drivers, pilots, maids, chefs, security, lawyers, accountants, etc. - this group & their friends/families need to be made aware of how these things usually end!

sounds like it is time for a revolution. overthrow him and his entourage and rebuild what made this country great. our freedom.

Won't the military step in and put this down? Seems like the military leaders would see this for the coup it is and take back our country.

They didn't step in during Jan 6 why would they step in during a revolution?

I think this rises above J6. This is a dismantling of the structure of our government.

You act like it hasn't already been dismantled by corrupt powers. We simply tear down what has been built by them. Unless if course you support our two dictators in power and their fascism.

I don't "act" anything. I understand what is taking place. What I don't understand is why no one is stopping it.

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I hope the military is preparing for NOT OBEYING the enemy from within.

Sadly, a girlfriend is dating a current serving marine. He, and many of his unit, believe trump is doing great things. If that is common in the armed forces, I don't think they can be counted upon to uphold their oath.

Hopefully the brass, the higher echelance are preparing. The troops have to follow orders

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The outside world is watching the US running unheeded towards the abyss with horror. The US citizenry on the other hand is literally just watching Netflix without any worries about tomorrow.

Trust me. There are a lot of us that are worried, and aren't watching Netflix. We're trying to figure out what to do to stop this madness. Granted, 99% are on the left. The MAGATs are the ones who remain oblivious. But there are even cracks forming there. Farmers, veterans, and civil servants.

This US citizen is not sleeping. She’s protesting, calling Congress, organizing, and worrying about her family’s future.

I'm not watching Netflix. My eyes are firmly on Musk, Trump, Vance and Theil. I'm watching them in horror.

Impeach him. He belongs in jail.

We all agree but there is no one to impeach him. Next…

Fyi...the US is not the worlds oldest democracy the Haudenosaunee Confederacy is The US founders based the US Constitution on it

I think it’s a technically, oldest country I think they are pulling the Soveriegn Nation card. It sounds wonderful, can I be a part of it. 🙏

Scary.

I expect a diplomatic split between Europe and the US. The US cannot successfully negotiate with Russia and not give Ukraine a seat at the table.

Already done and any illusions or hope of US as an ally, was thoroughly and irreversible destroyed in Munich past days. EU leaders have emergency meeting in France today. That is not to discuss how to partner with fascists, but how to cut the ties fastest possible.

It’s already happened. Between Vance’s speech, Hegseth’s speech, and leaving Ukraine out of talks, European leaders are walking away. Zelensky wants to form a European army because he knows he can’t trust the US.

He should

How can we stop the madness?!?!?!

We, the people, must do our part and show up to reclaim our democracy. TODAY protest at your city hall or state capitol at noon. More info at fiftyfifty.one or generalstrikeus.com please join and spread the word

...yes..

Question is what are we going to do about it?

ENOUGH! WE have had ENOUGH dictator donny ENOUGH ELON WE are done with you WE have had ENOUGH WE aren't giving up WE have simply had ENOUGH WE are STANDING UP FOR AMERICA GET ELON THE HELL OUT UNPLUG ELON DEFUND ELON save America Billions in one swoop 25/47 Hisassholiness is fucking nuts

Yes. We, the people, must do our part and show up to reclaim our democracy. TODAY protest at your city hall or state capitol at noon. More info at fiftyfifty.one or generalstrikeus.com

Never thought America was that weak

I’d have to say though the U.S. is not the world’s oldest democracy. Greeks

And the (not so) Supreme Court helped to pave the way on this road to fascism. :( :( :(

The Russians should be flying their flag from the White House any day now ☹️

Gee, they are finally catching on! Maybe he didn't read Project 2025? Seems, things are going just like it said. #GoldStarDad

I knew that it would be bad, but I never thought that I'd be this fucking terrified.

So Luigi is getting a pardon then from Eric Adams and Trump, right ?

Aided and abetted by a whole lot of cowardice and complicity.

Oh my word! Americans…what the heck have you done? 😳

So what’s the fucking game plan, George? Since your ex-wife essentially got us here?!

Penny, George isn’t responsible for his ex wife. And imo WE are the ones who can and will come up with a “game plan”. Using “5 calls” every day and joining in marches,rallies & hopefully other things that will come along. If you want you can download the app from the website. 5calls.org

Yep, I’m doing and sharing all of that. However since George was married to this woman for at least 20 years I thought he might have some insight.

A lot of people have maga family and friends. Or had. And like George they/we couldn't understand them either. They became lost to us. No one is responsible for the actions of a significant other or friend.

Good Lord. I’m not blaming him. Just asking if has insight, as I would, if I had a close family member who went all in on THE DESTRUCTION OF OUR DEMOCRACY.

"Führerprinzip" or (Leader Principle) was the basis of executive authority in Nazi Germany. It placed the Führer's word above all written law and meant that government policies, decisions, and officials all served to realize his will. Godwin's law no longer applies in America.

In places like southern Missouri the local news media isn’t showing the nation wide protests. But the MAGA crowd here thinks the media discriminates against them.

Republicans caused this

Yeah, we knew this. Too bad Biden's Attorney General was more concerned about protecting us from Ticketmaster, than from the end of democracy.

It's only been a month and look what this country has become. I don't think people realize what it will take to go back to what we had, and that they're not going to just give it back in 4 years.

SPOT ON! The lightening speed breaking & damaging will take decades to rebuild. That’s assuming GOP Congress gets ousted in 2 years which is unlikely. There are truly dumb shit voters feeding on Fox News.

In the 2016 election, I predicted Trump would win. I also predicted that his presidency would end in violence and that we on the left will ultimately have to meet their violence with violence of our own. The Heritage Foundation, Trump, Vance, and Musk will not be removed peacefully.

Correct. So what entity bigger & stronger than the US military combined with the national guard & homegrown Nazi militia groups do you suppose exists? You think we live in a time when ppl are willing to rise up? Not in such a politically divided country as USA.

No. I do not think people are willing to rise up. Not yet. It's going to take blood in the streets before people fight back. If death is certain, we will have nothing to lose.

There wouldn’t be a problem if the vast population was on the same page. Unfortunately we live in a time where disinformation rules the day & younger generations would rather look for the “likes” than care about the government they think isn’t working for them. They have no desire to defend it

The people who most need to wake up are the GOP senators. They still have some power, but they are in the process of being discarded like an old steamer trunk that is "not wanted on voyage".

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Resist is not a powerful enough word.

They are destroying the rule of law and still expect to be protected by law. That's not how it works!

we, the people, must do our part and show up to reclaim our democracy. TODAY protest at your city hall or state capitol at noon. More info at fiftyfifty.one or generalstrikeus.com

I think it’s important to consider that Trump’s statement about not breaking the law if you’re saving your country could very well be a signal to proud boyz etc that they have carte blanche.

Mm hm

www.weforum.org/stories/2019...

Absolutely! It’s OVER! It’s the new Oligarchical World Order order and fools still think they are going to “vote” for something or other…Europeans must WAKE UP! Take a united stand…they still have nuclear weapons so more leverage than poor Canada! Trump’s idiocy might be Canada’s biggest weapon!

Makes me physically ill

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and just you wait , there will be no midterms .. there will be no election in 4 yrs , drumpf et al will rig it so his family will be the next rulers of the USA .

America's better than this where are they stooping so damn low. ?. America must come together and stand up and rise against this regime

It’s a massive Power Grab!

You're right. But they are wrong

It's a death cult George, they believe they are insulated by their wealth and power. Their arrogance is their weakness.....as always in history. Nazi's never learn.

"People used to think us saying 'death cult' was alarmist. Now they don't after the covid response." We know what the short-term goal is: tyranny of the minority. A one-party, autocratic state ruled by a white supremacist death cult. -- @gaslitnation t.co/PE7plr1RVn

"We're not fighting over government anymore we're fighting over whose values are supreme." "Maga thinks America has gone off track so the right is looking for extra constitutional solutions and reject ideas of civil peace" see below 👇 t.co/3xG2kzlknb

there are people in our midst that lack empathy, have no care for the common good, are grandiose, arrogant, and willing to exploit and manipulate people for solely their own egocentric needs. www.salon.com/2022/02/03/t...

Also look into collective narcissism. Wiki is a good start.

Conservatives believed they could contain fascists in the interwar period, same thing today. They bear responsibility for generating, collaborating with, tolerating, the violence and racism. They're walking down a precarious path that will endanger us all. www.bu.edu/articles/202...

Help!

Correction. The country wasn’t overtaken by extremists. Half the country saw the extremists attack the Capitol and said “I want 4 more years of that!” Making Trump and his cronies the villains without acknowledging that half the country cheered them on will only lead to this happening again.

I hope everyone is gearing up!!! Be ready all. We need the blue hands in the windows for when sh!t goes south. If you see a blue handprint you know you’ll be safe like the 1970’s.

Too bad we didn't invest in an institution willing and able to protect the US from being taken over by our enemies.

Totally agree with this thread, but what are we Americans to do about it? We are living our lives, paying bills, going to work, as before. What can we do? I’ve voted blue up and down the ticket. My state of WA is even more blue than before the recent election.

(S)He who saves this country does not violate any law? That shit cuts multiple ways, doesn't it?

Arm the left. Arm the progressives. There’s instructions all over the internet on making tear gas and incendiary type things…

The great thing about going far enough left is that you get your guns back.

Time for civil disobedience, but not violence.

Time for Viet Cong-style insurgency!

Wrong.

OUR founders Supplied Us with the Remedy. The Time Is Now

Do you think civil disobedience would have stopped Hitler in 1934?

This is exactly why this country will fail

Bring it on sisters! Ready to do all we can to bring them Down

Oralè Resisters White House Air Force One AP Banned failing to recognize Gulf of America ! #GolfOfMexico #USDemocracy #AP

Thanks, George! I'm sorry I got mad at you yesterday!

Who decides if someone saves their country?

For those who didn’t see this coming are stupid. This will not end well for anyone & we have McCON-ALL to blame for not pushing full impeachment after Jan 6th. He is the one who created this Frankenstein & now the creator can’t stop the monster. Those who voted for him are to blame too.

That’s a mistake. Trump was FULLY impeached. The Senate failed to remove him after Senators & their families got death threats. Why wasn’t there an investigation? Trump should have been prosecuted & gone to prison for that.

agreed. he was impeached but the senate part was key to him not being allowed to have hold any office again. mcCon-ALL conned those GOPers when he spoke so boldly against the T-rump yet did not push other republicans to do their part in senate. mcCONN-ALL created his monster & now it’s gone rouge!

They put their jobs before the good of the country. Have they forgotten, they work for the people.

oh they have never worked for “we the people”. they work for the people who pay them $ to do them favors. Let’s be clear of their intentions. This is about Greed & Power! It is kissing the ring to keep their jobs but if we get the chance to vote in ‘26 then we can vote many of them out of Congress.

True. The Republicans in Congress are the people who can stop FOTUS. (The Dems are in the minority.) The Republicans have no interest in putting the country above the party.

Absolutely he knew then felon orange turd 47 was not a stable player yet he did nothing to stop him when he could have

agreed and then mcCONN-ALL voted against Gabbard? and …. and…. again, too late to grow any minuscule piece of regret or values. He is a huge reason this democracy is in peril. Media need to highlight his role in this.

Due to McConnell; Garland was not allowed to be appointed to the Supreme Court during Obama’s last yr. Hence he was then appointed as Attorney General by Biden. Had Garland been on the court another person would have been appointed AG, perhaps a more aggressive investigation of 45 may have occurred

ehem…46-1 … and I agree that impact had on long term SCOTUS decisions for decades and soon more appointments that will last even longer.

and again..mcCONN-ALL DID HIS BS AGAIN.

A document authored by an anonymous group of whistleblowers accuses Elon Musk of attempting to spearhead a private hostile takeover of the US Government on behalf of an extremist anti-democracy philosophy known as the ‘neo-reactionary’ movement, bylinetimes.com/2025/02/07/s...

Fucking hell! GB has similar,…secretive SS Tufton St. (number between 54 & 56….not that I’m paranoid or anything!)

Just reposted this- what in the hell?? No one is coming to save us, is true.

Scary AF

Chilling. I first heard of Yarvinism a few weeks ago and I thought I’d been down all the weird rabbit holes.

uh-huh

Curtis Yarvin is a sniper from the side & has been left out of the convo by msm for far too long. Finally, this speaks in depth about who & what Yarvin is... & that🍊is what we know him to be... a paid toadie not just for Putin, but for techs neo-reactionary movement. This ⬇️ is Yarvin's wet dream.

Smedley Butler tried to stop it once, but it will always reinvent itself

Please make them go away. I'd like to wake from this nightmare now.

THIS

In the combination of Trump and Musk, the latter is the one poised to do the most damage. Let’s focus on one target and one target only, because: 1. Left or right, everyone can come together against this guy. 2. Musk and Thiel, who effectively control Vance, are shaping U.S. foreign policy…

We must strictly follow the divide-and-conquer strategy—that’s how we lost the country, and that’s what we ought to do to take it back before is too late..

Great thought! I love when we focus energy!!! I’m in!! I love it when a plan cones together!

I feel like I'm the only one who realizes that Trump's statement is so vague that he could mean that if someone were to harm him, they would not be violating the law if they thought they were saving the country. Just sayin....

Would your interpretation stand up in court? Asking for a friend.

I imagine it depends on the judge's political alignment. The better question is, would a jury convict? Because one can be guilty but a jury still not convict. My fingers are crossed for Luigi right now...

Ah, Luigi is in a jam, all right.

We just keep talking about this and doing nothing. Sure a lot of court cases have begun, but the regime in control is going to completely ignore it. We are in a great downfall of losing our democracy in our freedoms of speech and everything we hold dear.

You're predicting the future. You don't know that they'll ignore the courts. So far they're not, although they cheat around the edges. They get caught and the injunctions get tightened. They'll soon have to decide whether to defy the courts openly or not.

I am looking at the possibility that our courts will be ignored. We shall see what results over the course of time. We know what this administration is planning. Ending democracy.

This is the moment in a crisis when we find out if the defenses we built and shored up for 2 centuries will hold. If not, we as a nation of laws cease to exist & succumb or all hell breaks loose as it did in the civil war. That one will look petty compared to the violence that could be unleashed now

The danger for the fascists is whether they do away with order and can count on a loyal military to batter the populace. Without courts though… everyone can be lawless… with guns. They would lose their serfs to fuel the economy.

Has any of the 200,000 fired workers been allowed back to work? Has any of the broken USAID contracts been reinstated? The christo-fascists aren't breaking every constitutional law just to roll over for our judicial branch.

I’m retired so the demonstration of not going to work for one day is going to be tough for many people but I’m all in to boycott Amazon for a day! Our national problem is that we don’t know how to protest our government. Prior protests were politically inspired but not well attended.

Protests in the past worked because Congress required our vote. Since citizens United the dynamic has changed. The hurt has to be brought upon our oligarchs, those who own our legislators.

The protest on Jan 2017 gathered around 4 million people across the U.S. we, the people, must do our part and show up to reclaim our democracy. TODAY protest at your city hall or state capitol at noon. More info at fiftyfifty.one or generalstrikeus.com

We need to invoke violence.

No violence. Peaceful protests only.

Yet another norm they will ignore. Let's speak so they understand instead!

Ok got it- no solutions or ideas? Should we march willingly to our own slaughter

Not unless you lost the will to fight. It’s ok if you did. It’s exhausting. I think we need to start by organizing. Those who might right the ship want to see numbers on their side. Make your voice heard

The USA has been perceived as an ally & been trusted to defend Europe. We have become complacent & ignored the rise of the right as if we could just wish it away. Europe can be self supporting & must act to protect ourselves. Firstly by banning X. I don’t care how that looks, it’s become the enemy

Also, boycott Tesla and ban Starlink.

Imagine my shock when I saw that T-mobile has joined with Starlink.

I saw that too. I don’t have T-Mobile and never will.

Who do you have? Are they unaffiliated with Musk?

I have Spectrum. I hope they aren’t affiliated with Musk.

AT&T and Verizon also do business with Starlink.

Nooooooo! T-Mobile is my only option. Crap.

Looking for other options.

First Super Bowl ad in history that actually lowered sales. Big negative return on investment. Nobody trusts Musk. Nobody.

Actually, those who follow the FOTUS still follow Leon since he is still in favor.🤦🏻‍♀️

I wonder what idiot decided to advertise that. I would have kept that hidden.

I saw the ad last night and literally sat up and went, WHAT?! Such a crap move on their part.

Damn

Definitely Starlink.

And T-Mobile which is using Starlink.

you're using a US product right now, when will you be deleting Bluesky?

I am so sorry! Please know that many Americans despise him and hate how he’s treating our friends.

Ban X!

And look at the Doge website.

We absolutely don’t need Xcrement.

No doubt Xitter plays a significant role in the rightward shift of other countries as well. He is a malignant force that needs to be eradicated asap.

X has emboldened & united the bottom feeders. They think they hold the majority because they’re in an echo chamber of hate. But the worst of it is the blatant election interference , harassment of legitimately elected governments & incitement to violence. Those actions are illegal & Musk should pay

I couldn’t agree more. We can only count on governments outside the US for that. Sadly.

Democracy can actually be used as a tool to fight against democracy. In this situation freedom of speech by certain % or extreme politicians needs to be treated for what it is ... A threat and as such, action should be taken to silence by chucking them in jail otherwise it'll get 100% worse

It absolutely is the enemy.

True

USA has so many brilliant minds and amazing potential. How much longer you will put up with this morons wrecking your beautiful country?

It is a Coup and it needs to be brought down. Now!

Where are our Generals and Leaders to STOP these MFRS? Why are we just setting here? Why are more people FURIOUS?

I think, I hope, they want us good and pissed before they end this charade. They need to know they have the numbers before possible civil unrest starts because it will. I don’t know of a way this does not end in violence, I’ll still look and be open to it but not seeing how this ends well for US.

Are we looking at another civil war? Seriously. And if so, since the world greatest military is technically under this dictators control, are we as fucked as I feel like we are?

The US military is 0-3 in major conflicts against insurgents over the past half century.

I know Republicans own majority of guns in US but they think it’s 9 -1 them. It’s a lot closer than they think. US can’t nuke itself, so we who support the Constitution would once again be the insurgents fighting tyranny for freedom. Renewal of Vows so to say.

As they sat in stunned disbelief, their worst trumpian nightmare is coming to be, Putin is coming for the EU.

Our leaders try to play tennis with him while he bulldozes the court. He has uncheckable power. He’s an insatiable destroyer, actively bent on destroying us all. And so far our collective response is mostly to keep mowing our lawns.

Nope! We, the people, must do our part and show up to reclaim our democracy. TODAY protest at your city hall or state capitol at noon. More info at fiftyfifty.one or generalstrikeus.com join and spread the word. Don't moan, organize!

Close to 1,000 of us (my amateur estimate) marched at the Albany NY State capitol today. Inspiring!

Why don’t you start organizing national strikes where people just refuse to work and shut down the goddamn economy

A 2024 Bankrate survey found that 56% of American adults don't have enough savings to cover a $1,000 emergency expense.

Even if 44% went on strike. Or even 25% went on strike it would be crushing to businesses. The US economy is a machine. You can't remove 25% of the parts of a machine and expect it to keep working

Comeon @gtconway.bsky.social let’s do this

This right here. Until those on the verge of poverty actually go hungry, we will continue to live on the brink and accepting the scraps we are given. Republicans are notorious for voting for cruelty until it is leveraged at them. There aren’t enough in the poverty class yet to wage a class war.

Ok, now what?

Dictator from day 1

No rhetorical flourishes or sincere cussing—just the plain sad truth of things today.

Also, a dog whistle for the next J6’ers and anyone else willing to do his bidding

America no longer exists as we have known it. The only question now is how quickly we will have our rights taken away.

And Dem leaders are taking polls and talking about the price of eggs. Fuck Eggs. I can live without eggs. I can't live without a law abiding democracy that supports all of our lives.

Well. You might be surprised, but unfortunately an average voter won't understand the threat and the price of eggs will be something that will more likely drive him/her against Trump and Co.

When they needed to talk eggs, Dems talked about genders. Now they need to fight for democracy and tey talk eggs. need new leadership

Amen!

Agreed! We, the people, must do our part and show up to reclaim our democracy. TODAY protest at your city hall or state capitol at noon. More info at fiftyfifty.one or generalstrikeus.complease join and spread the word

Please, write a piece entitled: "THE MANCHURIAN ADMINISTRATION." It will be your Opus.

Just because you don't see the flames doesn't mean the Reichstag isn't burning. This is an electronic coup by Trump & his brownshirts. The mob is with him. Our only hope is resistance & that the U.S. military will refuse illegal orders & support legitimate court decisions. All is not lost...yet.

Justice, call in the calvary.

European leaders are meeting tomorrow in Paris.

MAGA delenda est #magadelendaest

Don’t even try to gather the pieces. The fight is over what will replace it, once it can be stopped.

I truly DO NOT understand why it is so easy for them to fucking literally dismantle everything our country stands for, most of it illegal. We can’t sit by and watch it unfold when we all know what their end game is.

Yes, and we’ve known this was going to happen since Project 2025 came out. Why were there no plans in place to fight against this on day one. Why was everyone so shocked that it has been carried out so quickly!!

Just a note that the USA is not "the oldest democracy"... that's Ancient Athens, Greece. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athenia... You're also not 'the greatest nation' nor the 'leader of the free world', sorry to be the one to tell you.

Exactly. 👍

Agreed about Greece, though some would argue that a democracy that excludes women isn't a true democracy. Some would also argue that real democracies are rare and that the systems in the UK and the US are designed, perhaps sensibly, to prevent 'mobocracy'...

By that standard USA wasn't a democracy until much later either, and both had slavery too. Ultimately there wasn't a single point in history where perfect democracy emerged fully formed. Always been a work-in-progress. No doubt there were even earlier historical examples of people voting on things.

Completely agree.

...though we can now see their flaws in being way too open to the influence of the mega rich. Switzerland's voting system isn't too bad, and is generally recognised as an example of direct democracy that for the most part works OK...

...but that system can only work well with a populace that is largely well-informed, well-educated and is encouraged to exercise critical thinking. Having a good welfare system (making extreme poverty and fear less likely) also helps prevent fascist-promoting extreme populism. (I'm not Swiss, btw)

Oh, and I know Switzerland is far from perfect - I'm not saying it is (look at when women finally got the vote in local elections in some cantons, for example!) - but when I got a job as a state further education teacher there I was told that it was my job to help "produce a responsible electorate".

That meant helping people to understand and analyse complex issues and weigh up conflicting views, arguments and evidence. In short, helping students to think critically and put that skill into practice in real life. Would be great if all institutions could be free to encourage the same, no? Oh...

...and mainstream media too. They should all question and analyze, rather than simply report and go for 'balance', which often means setting a decent, kind, empathetic thinker, appealing to the best of human nature against a right-wing, climate-denying, 'anti-woke', pro-Putin fascist who appeals...

...to the very worst in human nature and tries to divide society, create culture wars and instil fear and loathing of 'the other' in the general populace. Anyway, that's the way I see things. I don't want to be tribal and talk about 'the other' either, but when it comes to fascists and lies...

...so-called 'balance' just doesn't cut it. Perhaps, it's time for us all to wake up and demand better of our media, representatives, etc. and at least vote with our wallets/cards/phones every day whenever we can by boycotting fascists and their products and services.

I am an American and I never believed that we were the greatest country in the world. European countries beat us by a mile. Ironic how 120 years ago Europeans flocked to the US. Now some of us want to flock to Europe.

All non-fascist Americans are welcome to come here and continue important work (like climate and medical research, human rights, etc) that is no longer possible in the US.

Just curious… where is here?

Europe, but I'm sure people in other places feel the same.

Lots of friends there. Just visited. Tried to get my citizenship because my grandmother was born there but a few rules made me not qualify

Sorry you didn't get in... but there are longer paths to citizenship if you're persistent. It helps if you find a job that will assist with visas and such.