The USA has screwed up so badly by decimating the US relationship with India because of Trump’s childish, destructive ego, that the state department is now in the process of grovelling. In the end the US will probably cave, as it has with China.
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The USA has screwed up so badly by decimating the US relationship with India because of Trump’s childish, destructive ego, that the state department is now in the process of grovelling. In the end the US will probably cave, as it has with China.
We are all the CDC this week. My weekend Substack community issue. Check it out and, if you’re interested, consider joining our Social Contract Community. Thanks.👇 open.substack.com/pub/socialco...
NEW -- Exactly 10 days after taking the oath early this year, Donald Trump nearly drowned dozens, potentially hundreds, of his own citizens in California’s Central Valley. Why? Because he is one of the most ignorant people you will ever meet. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Trump's plan to send troops to Chicago is a politically motivated move that could intimidate voters.
“I look forward to watching the videos of soldiers entering Chicago.” Our Founders would be sickened by today’s Republican Party. Anyone who believes in freedom and supports the Constitution should be sickened by today’s Republican Party.👇
This is not what America is. It’s not. And we must make this very clear when we vote in 2026.👇
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I'm going to be on with @velshi.com at 11 to talk about my article on the small acts of noncompliance that we can take against our dispicable government. I guess Summer is over. www.thenation.com/article/acti...
The bigger picture
I wonder why Trump imposed secondary tariffs only on India for buying Russian oil while not caring about all the other countries who buy Russian oil?
The average American simply has no idea how quickly the infrastructure that keeps us safe and healthy is collapsing. These systems run in the background thanks to government employees who quietly do critical work. Those employees are being purged and systems are being destroyed.
Coming up on @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social at 7am ET. Tune in.
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I totally understand Rebecca, I used to be a “big asshole.”
Your transition is interesting as both framework (how to move others from a hypocritical cult) and indication of major polarizing mindset change. There’s incongruence in the Tea Party and liberal/democracy advocacy. AFP helped get us here. socialcontractwithjoewalsh.substack.com/p/from-the-t...
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When it comes to this fight that matters more than all others, I’ll take a Joe Walsh and Adam Kinzinger over a Chuck Schumer any day. And then I’ll happily go back to fighting them respectfully on policy issues.
A colourful evening at East Head, West Sussex. 🏴
"Trump and Republicans are going to cheat to stay in power. How do we fight back?" This should be the question Democratic leaders are asking privately, and publicly, they need to sound the alarm and provide solutions. Or they can keep attacking Mamdani
Thank YOU! Seriously. In January, in the middle of despair, your No Kings message helped me get back on my feet and has ever since. Your story gives me hope and I truly admire your willingness to correct any wrongs and take in new perspectives while fighting for what matters. We need more of that!👏🏽
Now we can't get covid vaccines in some states because of Trump and Kennedy. But blue states govs like @jbpritzker.bsky.social are fighting back. @walshfreedom.bsky.social and I weigh in:
BOOM. The federal appeals court rules Trump's tariffs illegal, because they are. There's no national emergency, and so the power to tariff a country rests with Congress. Trump admin has lost at every stage of the process, but stay tuned for the Supremes to chime in.
Fuck yes. His tariffs ARE unconstitutional.👇
Tough. His stupid, fucking tariffs are unconstitutional.
Thank you.
You simple mfs dont have the balls to disagree w/ ur online friends but expect me to take you seriously when you try to tear down this man that torched his own career to call out MAGA. I don’t agree w/ Walsh on everything but he’s working for the same things I am: the preservation of our democracy.
I've had it.With the cowardice. With the craven, pathetic GOP that keeps moving the line for Trump.
Respectfully disagree with Macron. Trump is not getting “played” by Putin. It’s much worse. Trump works for Putin.👇
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Every day, my former political party shows you who they are and what they want. Every single day.👇
Trump sending troops to Chicago, Blue state govs pushing back, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst calling it quits. We've got a lot to talk about today at 2pm CT. Join me & @walshfreedom.bsky.social LIVE for some unvarnished politics. open.substack.com/live-stream/...
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I’m not sharing this to scare people—though it’s fucking terrifying. I’m sharing it because we all need to be on guard. We won’t be getting reliable data from the CDC anymore. Worse, the guidance could be harmful. RFK Jr. has no medical training, no scientific background…
The American public must bring a class-action lawsuit against RFK jr immediately.
NEW: For almost a decade I've written that Trump's obsession w/ revenge was a threat to the US. Few took this seriously at first. Now he's abusing the FBI, the CIA, the DOJ, and other federal agencies to seek retribution. Read about it in my OUR LAND newsletter. link.motherjones.com/public/41279...
Donald Trump is an enemy to the Constitution, which means he’s an enemy to America. He must be stopped.👇
Trump isn’t being “played” by Putin. Trump works for Putin.
What The Democratic Party Must Do. A Conversation With A Passionate Democratic Activist
Hi there, Obama wasn’t a tyrant, not even close. Did he expand executive power? Sure, but that’s been a trend in America for the past hundred years. The point I was making was the hypocrisy on my Republican side when they screamed “tyranny” with Obama, and then embrace a real tyrant like Trump.
The same is true when MAGA shouted, "Less government overreach!" but now cheers Trump’s heavy-handed tactics, saying, "This is exactly what I voted for." MAGA doesn’t care about policies or governance—they just believe Trump can do no wrong, even when he contradicts their own values.
Thanks Amy.
You watch as a child sobs for his mother—while masked agents of the state prepare to drag her away. ICE: “I don’t have any choice… [we’re just following orders].” The coward’s refrain. The excuse of weak, spineless men—echoed by every tool of tyranny throughout history.
Back in my Republican days, me & my GOP 2nd Amendment pals would talk about how vital our guns were to defend against a potential “tyrant like Obama.” But now, there’s a REAL tyrant in the White House, and all my former GOP 2nd Amendment pals support & embrace the tyrant. Smdh.
Republican Flees Town Hall Through Back Door After Relentless Heckling
Forward this letter from me to any Trump voters you know. Who knows? It might just help. Thanks.👇 open.substack.com/pub/socialco...
Brian, criticize me all you want, but get your facts straight. I publicly came out against Trump 7yrs ago, took a blowtorch to my career in doing so. I left the GOP about 6yrs ago. Trump is burning this country down. Dems must be more than “concerned” about that. We must be righteously pissed off.
He’s laying the groundwork to fuck with & overthrow the 2026 election. He’s laying the groundwork to stay in the White House after the 2028 election. Donald Trump is America’s enemy. It must be said. He is an enemy to this country. And he must be stopped.
Forward this letter from me to any Trump voters you know. Who knows? It might just help. Thanks.👇 open.substack.com/pub/socialco...
I don’t mean to be “high & mighty,” and I’ve only been a Democrat for 3 months, but it’s clear to me the Democratic Party establishment is not meeting this moment. Our 249yr old democracy is literally being destroyed, “concerned” just doesn’t cut it. I’m pissed off. We’re at war defending democracy.
No JD Vance, Newsom is not “mimicking” Trump. He’s mocking him.
This is correct. It's just wild that Walsh gets this better than Obama.
Should “concern” all Americans? CONCERN? Barack Obama doesn’t get it. Just like the entire Democratic Party establishment doesn’t get it. We are lightyears beyond “concerned.” We’re fucking pissed off & ready to go to war to save this democracy. And we wish Democratic Party leaders understood that.
Lisa Cook lawsuit v. Trump: "Independent Federal Reserve also prevents presidential administrations from using monetary policy for self-serving political ends.. such as ensuring the govt cannot simply print more money to finance debt. This practice, when unchecked, can lead to economic collapse "
And this is only part of what he’ll do to fuck with next year’s election. Trump must be stopped.👇
I suppose it beats her usual “extremely concerned.” Just so pathetic.
BREAKING: Big moment as CDC staff stage a mass walkout. They have lined the street outside its HQ to greet and salute the four top officials who have resigned in protest at RFK Jr’s attack on the agency’s science base. (🎥 AP)
Donna, would love that. Email me. Thanks Thesocialcontractwithjoewalsh@gmail.com
I’m sure most everyone won’t at all like what I have to say here. Tough. These are some hard truths that EVERY American - both left & right - must accept if they are truly serious about trying to prevent mass shootings in America. Have a listen.👇 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Trump lies about everything. Today, he said there was NO inflation. That’s a lie. But as @JustinWolfers.bsky.social says here, his lies about inflation won’t work bcuz every American knows things are costing more. Have a listen.👇
He’s laying the groundwork to fuck with & overthrow the 2026 election. He’s laying the groundwork to stay in the White House after the 2028 election. Donald Trump is America’s enemy. It must be said. He is an enemy to this country. And he must be stopped.
Well, Trump IS a Russian asset — or, as I like to call him, Putin’s bitch.
What Resistance Looks Like
If you really want to seriously minimize or eliminate mass shootings in America, then everyone needs to face some hard truths. I mean everyone. Today’s show, 11am ET/8am PST, here.👇 m.youtube.com/@socialcontr...
Good. Damn good.
Immigration cops arrested & detained two firefighters while they were actually battling a wildfire. Hey 2026 American voter, is this what you want America to be?👇
Words from a man who is not a medical doctor…….RFK JR is a fraud!
That so many Americans who voted for Trump actually WANT a dictator, an authoritarian, a strongman to rule over them & rule over this country has never surprised me. Bcuz for yrs, his voters have told me they wanted this. Yes, it’s hugely disappointing, but not at all surprising.
Yep, I remember. They were my supporters, my voters. And they, like me, back then said they revered the Constitution. I still do. Maybe they never really did.👇
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Don’t demean thoughts & prayers. Don’t stop with thoughts & prayers. My mid-week rant.👇 open.substack.com/pub/socialco...
Sure, let’s roll the dice with the nation’s public health by putting a former heroin addict/sexual deviant & overall quack who’s not a physician and not a scientist in charge. How’s it “playing out?” Shame on both Cassidy & Tillis.
About a dozen current/former *pro-enforcement* ICE agents tell Reuters the Trump Admin's arrest quotas are leading to detention of thousands of non-criminals, green card holders, and even citizens. Share this. Every Republican should lose in 2026 bcuz of this.👇 www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Sure, let’s roll the dice with the nation’s public health by putting a former heroin addict/sexual deviant & overall quack who’s not a physician and not a scientist in charge. How’s it “playing out?” Shame on both Cassidy & Tillis.
This man is not even a doctor, nor has he had any medical training, but he claims he can diagnose kids who are walking by him in an airport.
Don’t demean thoughts & prayers. Don’t stop with thoughts & prayers. My mid-week rant.👇 open.substack.com/pub/socialco...
And to my former congressional colleague Sen Bill Cassidy, you’re responsible for all of this as well. Shame on you.
Trump and RFK Jr are directly responsible for the untold numbers of Americans who are going to get sick and who are going to die. MAGA, MAGA.👇
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The right believes transgenderism must be “eradicated from public life.” That’s not what most Americans believe. This is why, as a former right-wing culture war warrior, I push my fellow Democrats to FIGHT the right on this culture war issue. Don’t stay quiet. FIGHT. Most Americans stand with you.👇
What kind of evil country does this to people? The cruelty, they do it for fun. They do it for sport. They do it because their supporters cheer for it. It's evil.
Sick. Cruel. Evil.👇
BREAKING: CDC director pushed out just weeks after being confirmed www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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This is what fascism looks like. And it’s here. In America. And only we the people can stop it.👇
The Techlords and Their Ideology Are Mortal Enemies of Humanity The techlords intend to bring humanity to the brink of collapse and then, in a magic trick, rise to power, saving the species or themselves as the last specimens. by @camargy.bsky.social www.commondreams.org/opinion/big-...
A question for every American after yet another mass shooting: Aren’t BOTH of these takes true?👇 1. Don’t demean thoughts & prayers. Prayer isn’t enough, but it’s good & important 2. Don’t stop with thoughts & prayers. We must do all we can societally & legislatively to TRY to end mass shootings.
