No taxation without representation. I refuse to pay federal taxes as long as Elon Musk and his pack of striplings retain control of the US Treasury Department. I would gladly write a check to the Treasury Board of Canada and contribute to the operation of the Canadian government, a body I hold in high esteem for defending itself brilliantly against Trump and his hellhounds.
In Steve's defense, Schumer is as responsible as anyone not named Biden for the cataclysm that is currently befalling us. It is impossible to find words strong enough to properly condemn Schumer and his legion of clueless, worthless hangers on. Anyone who doubts that should watch the attached video again. Re Gaza, this is likely a Mt. Everest sized smokescreen. It is Musk and his nerd-orcs who must be front and center in our attention. They should be in prison. Instead, they are toppling our constitutional system.
I agree that Schumer is weak and that older generation of senators still have the mindset that we are in the bygone past and the Senate was a procedural driven gentlemen's (yes, I mean that as sarcasm) club. We can mark its death when McConnell vowed to resist the entirety of Obama's agenda--15 years ago. For my money, it's Senator Murphy's attitude that I want to see. Today I received a response, a lengthy one, from Schiff's office in response to an email I sent regarding Cabinet nominees. It still had the taint of old school--well, there are some nominees who are qualified and should be approved, albeit there are others (Kennedy, Hegsworth, Gabbard, et al) that do not. No, this is a time for resistance. I fully support a Democratic caucus coup to replace the Schumer style.
That’s how the judicial system works. Donate to Public Citizen, which has filed multiple lawsuits. This is an unprecedented coup by Musk and his Takis squad. The Demos are the minority in Congress. It seems Schmidt wants them to shout more. I love how the ex-Republicans lament the weak Democratic response (of course they will never praise AOC or Crockett or Murphy or Raskin but focus on leadership) when the Democrats impeached Trump TWICE, McConnell’s gang failed to convict. Place the blame there.
thing about lawsuits, he is assaulting the Justice dept and the judiciary same way the National Socialists assaulted and perverted the German judiciary.
Lawsuits are not the answer. I'm beginning to feel that lawlessness is.
I understand. I think the counter-attack has to be multi-pronged. Our institutions are strained but have been here longer than those in Weimar Germany or early Thirties. The repression apparatus here is even greater though. Any review of history (labor for example) will provide examples. 47 and his henchmen are waiting for the opportunity to declare martial law.
The fact that we can even contemplate the possibility of the US moving into Gaza is mind boggling, no matter who is the president. And to listen to Jared Kushner about the financial benefits is just so wrong. We have to move from impossible scenarios three weeks ago to ones that seem all too plausible now with the current president and his cronies.
I’ve noticed that Trump sounds almost catatonic when speaking. Is that a sign of Alzheimer’s?
Absolutely. Notice how the distractions-- faithfully covered by all media--focus on other countries-- Canada, Mexico, Israel, and perceived enemies--Palestinians cast as HAMAS, migrants fleeing unimaginable hardship cast as invaders. It's working.
I keep reading statements to the effect that Trump/Elon will fail, but the wrecking ball continues. Instead MAGA and people like Russell Vought continue to declare liberals and Democrats are the cause of all the problems. May I suggest an object lesson? Democrats and the like who are the core of the productive capacity need to demonstrate that by nationwide movement, say a strike. No more words.
This is scary. At the age of seventy I rely on Social Security and Medicare to pay my rent and medical bills. I am only able to work part time now as a Hospice nurse due to health issues. I have this fearful thought that Trump/Musk/goons will use that info to find out who voted against them and they will stop payments on all those people. Am I being irrational?
Might I add Medicare privatization and the Sovereign Trust Fund to the grift pool. ABC has in fact pointed Trump to a very lucrative market where people obey in advance. Sue the media, a brand new market for the grifter. Graft is Donald Trump’s agenda and intention. Legal graft is best, but not the BIG buck$. Everything else is a distraction from what is really in play. How about privatizing the post office? An illegal graft pipeline. How about privatizing schools? An illegal graft pipeline. How about building and operating detention centers? An illegal graft pipeline. How about Medicare privatization? An illegal graft pipeline. How about the Sovereign Trust Fund? An illegal graft pipeline. Kickbacks that you will never see: the bitcoin exchange, the Kushner-Saudi lashup, etc. https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/rape-the-us-treasury?r=3m1bs
Talk about market timing Carl, the baby boomers will that be a boom or bust? The whole medical realm is screwed they are talking about not accepting due to previous conduits AGAIN.
Gotta face some facts now. This is a Bad Faith fait accompli.
Elon has added the Executive Branch to his asset portfolio. He paid $290 million for it. With Donald's help he has control of the Legislative Branch as well. Regardless of the Constitution or federal laws he will do whatever he wants and thumb his nose at anyone who tries to stop him. "I bought this. It's mine!"
Heather reported last night that Elon's tech kids are installing an AI program into the Treasury payments system. What could go wrong with that? AI is perfect, right?
Like he did after his takeover of Twitter, it's wrecking ball time. Fire the competent independent employees. Offer buyouts to everyone and whoever raises their hand just outed themselves as disloyal. Then back stab them and retract the deal.
Donald and Congress have laid down at the feet of the all powerful Elon. Which human or committee in the Judicial Branch has the power to stop Elon and his team from fucking up the government and committing crimes? The rules, the laws, the Constitution, do not apply to Elon. Like Russia, there are some people in America who are above the law. Lawsuits? Bah. Elon and Donald have the Supreme Court on their side.
Elon is the All Knowing, Big Swinging Dick, Master of the Universe. He saw an opportunity to take over a self-rule Democracy and scramble it up for his benefit. Harm people? Get over it. Kill people? Collateral damage. No scruples. No morals. No limits to the depravity and damage.
But Elon doesn't read history. See King Charles I for an example of a despot who wreaked havoc on the people. He paid for his crimes with his head.
Subpoena. Puppacino. He's not going to show up. Delay, and distract is what they do.
They better be thinking of a counter countercoup measure.
He is only a private citizen, so are his six prepubescent minions. Arrest them all. While we drag our feet they are like ants scurrying to get the grift.
Someone must have the authority to arrest Elon and his gang of infantile incels. Does anyone know who that person is? Why aren't they being arrested? Al Green is introducing articles of impeachment against Trump, I'm certain, in part, for allowing Elon to run amuck through Treasury Department records, endangering all Americans.
Probably any US Marshall or FBI agent could, if they could get an indictnent or arrest warrant. But to hold him is the question. It would probably be a few seconds before someone in Trvmp's realm would have him released, and you know what would happen after that. I guess it would delay things but no one is probably wanting to put themselves in the cross hairs. Further, he would be pardoned by T anyways
Why is it legal for Musk and the MuskRats to go through government information? Is there mo protection for the American people? Do the MuskRats have clearances?
I can't wait for the live conversation tonight with you and Charlie Sykes! I just hope both of you come to the call with a short list of specific actions your readers can take on their own. There is a lot of preaching to the choir in Substack and people need to get motivated. (Btw, calling Senators is not really working. Too many busy signals!!!)
Since when does the richest asshole in the room make all the decisions in the United States?
He doesn’t.
My two cents:
Arrest musk, trump, and all of the coup plotters, NOW. Is it a coup? If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck......OUR police and military need to counteract this coup, NOW. Illegal activity gives them the authority, IMHO.
He has never had clothes. And I for one am sick and tired of looking at his naked ass.
THANK YOU!!! EXACTLY!!
I couldn't have said it better meself!!
Or hearing about his tiny shroom.
I don't know what's worse - TFG buck a$$ naked or TFG attired in his cheap off-the-rack blue suits.
I AGREE STEVE, NOT ONE PENNY FROM MY TAX DOLLARS TO GAZA!!! NOT ONE US SOLDIER TO EVER SET FOOT IN GAZA!!!
No taxation without representation. I refuse to pay federal taxes as long as Elon Musk and his pack of striplings retain control of the US Treasury Department. I would gladly write a check to the Treasury Board of Canada and contribute to the operation of the Canadian government, a body I hold in high esteem for defending itself brilliantly against Trump and his hellhounds.
Nah, don’t bother. It’s bloated and one of the most inefficient departments in our huge bureaucracy. Trust me I’ve dealt with it.
The felon thinks Gaza is just another real estate project.
He thinks all of America is a real estate project.
Very true
And a luxury project at that.
Dreamers of the bigly scam, is it worth a war fuck no!
In Steve's defense, Schumer is as responsible as anyone not named Biden for the cataclysm that is currently befalling us. It is impossible to find words strong enough to properly condemn Schumer and his legion of clueless, worthless hangers on. Anyone who doubts that should watch the attached video again. Re Gaza, this is likely a Mt. Everest sized smokescreen. It is Musk and his nerd-orcs who must be front and center in our attention. They should be in prison. Instead, they are toppling our constitutional system.
I agree that Schumer is weak and that older generation of senators still have the mindset that we are in the bygone past and the Senate was a procedural driven gentlemen's (yes, I mean that as sarcasm) club. We can mark its death when McConnell vowed to resist the entirety of Obama's agenda--15 years ago. For my money, it's Senator Murphy's attitude that I want to see. Today I received a response, a lengthy one, from Schiff's office in response to an email I sent regarding Cabinet nominees. It still had the taint of old school--well, there are some nominees who are qualified and should be approved, albeit there are others (Kennedy, Hegsworth, Gabbard, et al) that do not. No, this is a time for resistance. I fully support a Democratic caucus coup to replace the Schumer style.
Schumer is far from evil, far far away he is not a fighter I will admit but compared to you know the rest…
Two ( slow) restraining orders on the impoundment so far.
This has to happen much more quickly. That was so a week ago.
That’s how the judicial system works. Donate to Public Citizen, which has filed multiple lawsuits. This is an unprecedented coup by Musk and his Takis squad. The Demos are the minority in Congress. It seems Schmidt wants them to shout more. I love how the ex-Republicans lament the weak Democratic response (of course they will never praise AOC or Crockett or Murphy or Raskin but focus on leadership) when the Democrats impeached Trump TWICE, McConnell’s gang failed to convict. Place the blame there.
Michael, you are so right. I'd give you 25 likes if I could. And sadly, Steve seems to be in the same camp on this issue as other ex-Republicans.
Yes Michael G!
thing about lawsuits, he is assaulting the Justice dept and the judiciary same way the National Socialists assaulted and perverted the German judiciary.
Lawsuits are not the answer. I'm beginning to feel that lawlessness is.
I understand. I think the counter-attack has to be multi-pronged. Our institutions are strained but have been here longer than those in Weimar Germany or early Thirties. The repression apparatus here is even greater though. Any review of history (labor for example) will provide examples. 47 and his henchmen are waiting for the opportunity to declare martial law.
The fact that we can even contemplate the possibility of the US moving into Gaza is mind boggling, no matter who is the president. And to listen to Jared Kushner about the financial benefits is just so wrong. We have to move from impossible scenarios three weeks ago to ones that seem all too plausible now with the current president and his cronies.
I’ve noticed that Trump sounds almost catatonic when speaking. Is that a sign of Alzheimer’s?
It is a distraction. Only. You know it will not fly. Distracting from Musk and the funding of the graft pipelines being build.
Absolutely. Notice how the distractions-- faithfully covered by all media--focus on other countries-- Canada, Mexico, Israel, and perceived enemies--Palestinians cast as HAMAS, migrants fleeing unimaginable hardship cast as invaders. It's working.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/05/4-explanations-trump-gaza-proposal/?utm_campaign=wp_post_most&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F40ea4b9%2F67a39d1d5f7a0441f3286517%2F596a8459ade4e20ee372e466%2F14%2F57%2F67a39d1d5f7a0441f3286517
I keep reading statements to the effect that Trump/Elon will fail, but the wrecking ball continues. Instead MAGA and people like Russell Vought continue to declare liberals and Democrats are the cause of all the problems. May I suggest an object lesson? Democrats and the like who are the core of the productive capacity need to demonstrate that by nationwide movement, say a strike. No more words.
This is scary. At the age of seventy I rely on Social Security and Medicare to pay my rent and medical bills. I am only able to work part time now as a Hospice nurse due to health issues. I have this fearful thought that Trump/Musk/goons will use that info to find out who voted against them and they will stop payments on all those people. Am I being irrational?
No I don’t think you are Diane. I think you are very realistic.
You know even if this is the reality I wouldn’t change a thing. Could never vote for these malicious thugs.
Thank you Helen
Might I add Medicare privatization and the Sovereign Trust Fund to the grift pool. ABC has in fact pointed Trump to a very lucrative market where people obey in advance. Sue the media, a brand new market for the grifter. Graft is Donald Trump’s agenda and intention. Legal graft is best, but not the BIG buck$. Everything else is a distraction from what is really in play. How about privatizing the post office? An illegal graft pipeline. How about privatizing schools? An illegal graft pipeline. How about building and operating detention centers? An illegal graft pipeline. How about Medicare privatization? An illegal graft pipeline. How about the Sovereign Trust Fund? An illegal graft pipeline. Kickbacks that you will never see: the bitcoin exchange, the Kushner-Saudi lashup, etc. https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/rape-the-us-treasury?r=3m1bs
Talk about market timing Carl, the baby boomers will that be a boom or bust? The whole medical realm is screwed they are talking about not accepting due to previous conduits AGAIN.
Gotta face some facts now. This is a Bad Faith fait accompli.
Elon has added the Executive Branch to his asset portfolio. He paid $290 million for it. With Donald's help he has control of the Legislative Branch as well. Regardless of the Constitution or federal laws he will do whatever he wants and thumb his nose at anyone who tries to stop him. "I bought this. It's mine!"
Heather reported last night that Elon's tech kids are installing an AI program into the Treasury payments system. What could go wrong with that? AI is perfect, right?
Like he did after his takeover of Twitter, it's wrecking ball time. Fire the competent independent employees. Offer buyouts to everyone and whoever raises their hand just outed themselves as disloyal. Then back stab them and retract the deal.
Donald and Congress have laid down at the feet of the all powerful Elon. Which human or committee in the Judicial Branch has the power to stop Elon and his team from fucking up the government and committing crimes? The rules, the laws, the Constitution, do not apply to Elon. Like Russia, there are some people in America who are above the law. Lawsuits? Bah. Elon and Donald have the Supreme Court on their side.
Elon is the All Knowing, Big Swinging Dick, Master of the Universe. He saw an opportunity to take over a self-rule Democracy and scramble it up for his benefit. Harm people? Get over it. Kill people? Collateral damage. No scruples. No morals. No limits to the depravity and damage.
But Elon doesn't read history. See King Charles I for an example of a despot who wreaked havoc on the people. He paid for his crimes with his head.
Subpoena. Puppacino. He's not going to show up. Delay, and distract is what they do.
They better be thinking of a counter countercoup measure.
He is only a private citizen, so are his six prepubescent minions. Arrest them all. While we drag our feet they are like ants scurrying to get the grift.
Someone must have the authority to arrest Elon and his gang of infantile incels. Does anyone know who that person is? Why aren't they being arrested? Al Green is introducing articles of impeachment against Trump, I'm certain, in part, for allowing Elon to run amuck through Treasury Department records, endangering all Americans.
Probably any US Marshall or FBI agent could, if they could get an indictnent or arrest warrant. But to hold him is the question. It would probably be a few seconds before someone in Trvmp's realm would have him released, and you know what would happen after that. I guess it would delay things but no one is probably wanting to put themselves in the cross hairs. Further, he would be pardoned by T anyways
Why is it legal for Musk and the MuskRats to go through government information? Is there mo protection for the American people? Do the MuskRats have clearances?
No its not legal, but see my answer to Anthony.
I can't wait for the live conversation tonight with you and Charlie Sykes! I just hope both of you come to the call with a short list of specific actions your readers can take on their own. There is a lot of preaching to the choir in Substack and people need to get motivated. (Btw, calling Senators is not really working. Too many busy signals!!!)
"LEADER Schumer" ??? LEADER of the "Senate Stooges". Not to be confused with The Three Stooges. At least they could get through a doorway.
It is time to hire James Patterson and his fellow authors to brainstorm solutions. At least they can get into a building!!!!
Love this:
Who voted for King Elon?
Since when does the richest asshole in the room make all the decisions in the United States?
He doesn’t.
My two cents:
Arrest musk, trump, and all of the coup plotters, NOW. Is it a coup? If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck......OUR police and military need to counteract this coup, NOW. Illegal activity gives them the authority, IMHO.
This one is a laugh out loud😂😂😂