simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Beautiful
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Beautiful
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Public left to puzzle over the zigzag lies of the leader is totalitarianism. One man’s whims being the content of government. Despicable.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Just listened. Velshi’s commentary was excellent. Blaming the media for our weakness at the top is a cop-out.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Ali Velshi’s commentary was excellent. What are people complaining about? You want to overlook the feeble response of top Democrats in the name of unity? Let’s call it out in the name of preservation of our framework of government.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump does not descend from Ronald Reagen. You’re settling scores instead of taking Trump’s measure & acting urgently to form a common front against a true enemy. Anyone committed to defeating Trump is your ally. Few are as potent as George Conway.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
People who have only known good-faith, law-bound government, dismiss the opposite as preposterous. Can’t judge harshly. Generations of good fortune leave us open to predators like Trump & Co.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Perfect
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Great work
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
There can be no free government guided by these men. Their place is "Russia, Russia, Russia."
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes we do. That is a wonderful idea. Thank you for all.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
THANK YOU, MR. CONWAY.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
They’re as dangerous as hell & this is a milestone exchange.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you , France. At present, Ukraine’s fate in European hands. Trump is aligned w/Russia. Our disgrace.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
God bless and good luck, Mr. Duncan.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Straight into their face lying. No greater contempt than Trump/Vance, etc., have for their base, conscripts in a culture war. They would have that based fixed in place, like a communist's imagining of the prolotariat. Ukraine's fate is not set by the present deformed US administration.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social)
Simon Rosenberg makes good point about isolation. No one should fight Trump alone. No one should enter negotiation alone. We need to band together. We need thick opposition.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Lack of respect for their audience. Real contempt. Lack of respect for themselves. Jordan is a new type in my lifetime: a zombie, more wedded to lies than a Soviet official.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
"WWII end[ed] with some kind of negotation." WWII ended with unconditional surrender, as did the US Civil War. And both of these wars are about to be the subject of lying.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
The spectacle of false speech. The aim is to confuse and scare. The media is trapped by bad-faith actors. Decorum is repaid with contempt.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Consider the nature of the men closest to Trump. Trump, when confessing to sexual abuse, said he was "like a magnet" for women. He's "like a magnet" for freaks like Stone, Miller, Flynn, Hesgeth, Manafort, Bondi, Patel, Noem. The power-mad, conscienceless, and sadistic.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Damn right it would.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
That hat is the story. That’s the man & his message. Dangerous child.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump crossed a threshold when he attempted violent overthrow of government. His only direction now is to finish the job. Up to us to stop him and "institute new government."
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Entirely Trump's fault. He has placed the invader, our enemy, on an equal footing with our allies (and above Ukraine whom he blames for the war). Feeling legitimized, Russia makes impudent demands. We are turning the world upside down. We'll soon learn why right-side up is best.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
The rise of a criminal is what a law-bound state is designed to prevent. There is no guardrail outside of human choice. At present, majorities in Congress consent to a criminal. Rule out nothing. Trump's only path is destruction of his enemies & the Republic. End
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
He committed a grave crime that killed and bloodied. That was not a mistake. His only future was to complete the job of destruction. And he was re-elected. He is moving toward his goal. 2
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social)
Tonight I watch Simon Rosenberg's weekly talk. And I do enjoy. He's good. I agree with him on projecting confidence. But I have to note some darkness. Trump crossed a threshold when he invaded the Capitol. From that point, his forward motion could only have been retribution. 1
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Excellent. Those come-ons are an insult. Thank you.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social)
Bret Stephens makes a terrific point today: "Even worse is Trump’s constant blaming of Joe Biden for the war, which would make the United States responsible for the war Putin started — exactly the anti-American narrative Putin wishes to advance." Trump is traitorous. His only interest is himself.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Ok, but judging vast groups is one step before a fall. I used to think the world was full of unfortunates incapable of self-government. Now look at us.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
All of Trump is false, malicious, or meaningless. His summitry revolves around his delusions. He is completely exploitative.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Every moment he continues in office shames this country & shames those with authority who refuse to act.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Prepare. This is a felon’s sabatoge of our future. The Sec’y State says we are unaffected by war in Ukraine. Tyranny’s spread is costly. The fight against tyranny & poverty is one. A gangster system means poverty.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
100%.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Tragically, a gangster & associates lead the US. An obvious policy of supporting Ukraine is now a hinge moment in the hands of Trump, Vance, Rubio, Hegseth, etc. Treachery.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Unhappy with his past? Think what his former colleagues feel. Kristol broke from what is now a cult. They burn over it & some may see a model. Anyone willing to fight to preserve a law-bound state is welcome.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Demand ID, model proper conduct, photograph, contact lawful authorities, but do not get into hostile showdowns with twenty-five year olds. The problem is the top tier. These young guys are being abused by Trump, Miller, Homan, etc. Remove those people.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
I want to hear fire from Schumer, Jeffries, every elected official. Trump is a traitor.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump is a dictator-lover. His opposition to dictatorship amounted to calling Zelensky a dictator. Trump is an enemy of our friends, friend of our enemies. Ukraine beware. He will cheat you for a glorious handshake with Putin.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump identifies w/criminals — Gotti, Capone, Hannibal Lecter. Trump is a criminal, a felon. The law is his hated enemy against which he vows retribution.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social)
Trump lies always. Nothing more can be expected. The people around him — Vance, RFK, Jr., Patel, Gabbard, Hesgeth, Miller, others — are horrible people. Nothing good, and a great deal evil, comes of this.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
I also refuse to believe. But Trump’s statements blaming Ukraine for defending itself against invasion is reason enough for Ukraine and its European allies to walk.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump blames Zelensky for the war. Trump cannot be mediator. Trump's position is Russian. Trump "severely disagrees" with Ukraine having defended itself against invasion. His meet up w/Putin is to corner Ukraine into surrendering territory and laying down arms. Ukraine should walk.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you, Mr. Conway.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social)
The three cars in the garage. Abundant food & opportunity. These are products of a delicate system. What is the constitution? A series of traps and fences to keep out a Trump. Trample over this and you have terror. The fight against poverty and despotism is one. Despotism guarantees poverty.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social)
Trump will kill people to change the subject. Trump will happily betray Ukraine to change the subject. Tarrifs by whim. Using WH podium to lie. We need potent, non-violent protest.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you, Dr. Gupta.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Bulls-eye.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social)
Burning contraceptives, their delight. There must be a reason for this. Move along.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social)
Trump nominated Matt Gaetz to be Attorney General.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social)
"Worries around the World," headline NYT. This is illegal, unconstitutional. Trump has no right to set Tariffs. Emergency? The emergency is a derelict Congress. Look how deep we are in lies. That is where they mean to take us.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social)
“A compelling US foreign policy interest,” says Marco Rubio to deport in chains husband of a Palestinian-American. Our system is abused by bad men in power & good men silent.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social)
Trump cannot set Tariffs. Anything about taxes & spending begins in Congress: No Taxation without Representation. This is a disgrace. This Congress has quit.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Lying removes the gloves. Conscious lying, like Jenning's, delivered with a shrug, announces impunity. The liar is leaving accountability for power. Ruin lies ahead.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social)
Senate confirming Jeannine Pirro; Jack Smith under investigation; conspiracists & sadists in charge of federal agencies. "The guardrails held," McConnell said, dropping our guard. People willing to defend are the guardrails of a law-bound society. Impunity has led us here.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes. What is the basis?
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
They grow wilder. Reciprocity is the rule. The persons destroying our standing abroad; corrupting our DOJ; mistreating persons on US soil, love nothing as much as their European vacations.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Bravo
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Powerful. Please play, repeat. Thank you
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you, Congressman Frost. Please keep up the pressure.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Miller’s language is the thing: vandalism, incitement. How long until those temporarily in power destroy the State?
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Barr: 'I'm with you Trumpsters on policy, but he's ineffective.' With that out of the way, he hammers Trump. As if the policies are admirable. As if Trump's was a different man when Barr worked as his eager servant.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Well done.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
So many opinions & you can’t pull him away from the microphone. Vance said he talked for 4 hrs. w/Rogan. Show of restraint. This man is a prize gasbag.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Bulls-eye. Lying with impunity is tyranny.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump destroyed a compromise bill to hurt Biden. His advantage leading to brutality. Same w/Obama’s Iran deal. Public good yielding to violent spectacle.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
100%
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Well done. This man is effective. Spread this. Great work.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
This kind of hectoring, hysterical display by high government officials is what you see in violent, lawless regimes: Japan, Italy & Germany in WWII, communist Cuba, any dictatorship held together by menace. Degeneracy.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social)
Trump promoting big families, NYT today. Russification of US: Anxiety about reproducing the great Nation; hostility to outsiders; purification; kleptocracy; immunity for State actors. RussAmerica is endgame for Trump. An inferior system in place of competition & law. Trump is our enemy.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Irresponsible leaders are to blame. Send armed young men to carry out unreasonable Orders & voila. Do not expect young officers to exercise better judgement than their superiors. Blame Trump, Miller, Homan, Fox, etc., not young men in their twenties.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Masked, armed men in the street is an affront to citizenship. Ending this is job #1.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
You’re right. Think of him transfixed in WH dining room watching the J6 violence. Separately, his erratic & child-like conduct as head of our State endangers the US.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Mr. Conway has changed his mind, and risked his money, reputation, & long-time attachments to fight Trump. Do you want to defeat Trump, or settle scores? This fight means coalition, & Mr. Conroy is invaluable.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social)
Trump pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal. A good deal in an imperfect world. Now war. Electing a fool has consequences.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
The effect upon tourism is one thing. The effect upon us, to live under a menacing government, is another matter. Intolerable.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
I’ll be there. Please, everyone, carry the US flag. Let’s claim it. A sea of flags is formidable.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
The men at the top are inciting violence. Brutality is inevitable unless responsible people in the chain of command step up and instruct young men on law & rules of engagement. The top is perverted. Sergeants & captains are now the line.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you, Governor. Keep rising on behalf. Wonderful job. All electeds should speak out now and support Governor Newsom. We need also to hear from high ranking military officers. New circumstances require thinking anew: Officers, speak,
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes. This is right. Excellent point.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes. The opposition must claim the flag. A sea of flags is formidable. Internationalism at this moment weakens.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes. Yes. Now is the time to speak out. Newsom is superb lead, but he needs backing now.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you, Governor Newsom. We are lifted by you. Soldiers as law enforcement upends our proud tradition of civilian rule. Trump is at war with US.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump is at war with the US. Peace at all costs with Russia. War at home. We are his enemy.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
100%. Thank you, Congresswoman Crockett.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Miller's incitement marks him as enemy of the framework of our government. The endless demagoguery designed to override reason: contempt for his audience; contempt for public welfare. Terry Moran's was bulls-eye. Vance's attack on Moran is Xray of unfit VP.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you, Governor Newsom. We are lifted by you. You are rising. Thank you.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you, Mr. Conway.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
An administration looking to destroy the framework of our State.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
The Trump presidency is at war with the domestic population and the institutions of our government. We have a menacing government eager to inflict domestic damage in order to secure absolute power. Peace at any cost with Russia. War at home.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Much credit to Governor Newsome. Well done.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social)
Trump cannot be President. Complete deformation of the State. Danger. Trump/Vance dream of cutting off from the world to focus on re-arrangement at home. They invite attack from outside. Republican grandees leave your mark now. George W.?
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Chaos, violence, disease, ignorant submission, is what Trump & Co. create as they taunt about ‘s-hole’ 3rd World countries.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Moran’s observation is plain truth. Miller is the wildest demagogue, & inhuman demagoguery is the enemy. The jabbing finger and all-caps designed to override reason. Sec Def today crying “COMMON SENSE.” Thank you, Terry Moran. ABC unworthy of this moment.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Not unbelievable. Not a waste of money. A menacing trespass upon the framework of US government. A reflection of Trump’s evil mind.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social)
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simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Bravo
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump is speaking for Putin. Warning Ukraine of terror to come. Trump identifies with a wounded, vengeful Putin. Trump is wounded & vengeful. Trump is working on behalf of Russia against our allies, our interests. Trump is a traitor.
simonturkel.bsky.social (@simonturkel.bsky.social) reply parent
Young men with deadly power must be guided by sound men. Here we have normal young men led by twisted men. Do not expect twenty-five year olds to defy leaders. We need new men at the top. Also, police work is important and needs involvement by all sorts of great young people.