The Washington Post published today a photo of House Republicans taken a few days ago in The Capitol. I did not see a female or a person of color in the picture. Just a bunch of stone faced white guys. All that was missing were the white hoods and sheets.
Many of the men and women who vote for these men have a goal of a male patriarchy. So they vote this way and this is what we get. Of all the voters, these fanatical people are the most appalling. They want domination over everyone and would torch the Constitution in a minute. They found useful idiots for their goal.
Johnathan Wilkinson, who is Canada's energy minister, pointed out that Trump is wrong when he says the U.S. needs nothing from Canada. He may replace Trudeau as P.M. as a new government is formed following Parliamentary elections. He said the U.S. imports crude oil, potash, and critical minerals from Canada. Wilkinson said Canada could retaliate against American tariffs on Canadian goods with export taxes, making resources our industries need more expensive.
"Trump repeated his pledge to put 'very serious' tariffs on all Canadian imports. 'We don’t need anything they have,' the president-elect told reporters about Canada.
Is Trump ignorant, stupid, a fool or all three? Apparently all three. He doesn't just lie glibly, he seems to foolishly believe whatever nonsense he is spouting in the moment.
Trump represents the terminal and toxic conclusion of gross ineptitude of the DNC to challenge assaults and failure to develop a master narrative of values and principles.
Fighting the horrible consequences of this neglect requires the acquisition of spines and speaking truth to power. We all need to take a page from Liz Cheney!
When will reporters stand up and replay Trump or Musks own words back to them to fact check them in real time. Someone has to have the guts to do this in a live press conference. All this gaslighting is maddening.
Did you notice that Trump was the ONLY one in the front rows of Presidents, First Ladies, VPs that did not place his hand over his heart when Jimmy Carter's FLAG-DRAPED coffin exited? Even Melania who was not born in the U.S. showed the proper respect.
Steve thanks. The election of 2024 fully opened my eyes to the news media. I always thought, or hoped, that they were the guardians of truth and they were the 4th branch of government dedicated to protecting democracy. It’s basically a show. It’s all about ratings, clicks, and access. Which in turn means more money for their company and for themselves. There’s no way to stop it. That’s the way it’s set up. It also dumbs you down. If you want to get smart read Steve Schmidt or tune in to John Oliver’s show that actually educates you on issues. I’m sure there are still Woodward and Bernsteins out there trying to make a difference, rooting out corruption and protecting democracy. I’m not sure what the answer is. But our democracy’s survival depends upon an educated and informed citizenry.
ABC and David Muir gave Trump the last word in the Harris/Trump debate 9 times out of 10 and no one said a word about it. That was when I started tuning into the media chasing the clown car and not reporting the story. It’s pathetic. I canceled my subscriptions to WaPo and NYT as of Jan 3.
It would be a real service if you would have a print version available right on the same site as the link to your YouTube video. To see a print version now, there are all sorts of hoops to jump through. Very off-putting, so I've stopped watching videos.
Elizabeth, when you click onto the video title at the top of the video screen, it takes you to You-Tube. In the notes below the video is the world "transcript". Below that are the words "show transcript" highlighted in blue. Press it. You will then have your transcript to the right of the video. There are no hoops to jump through.
Once he is inaugurated, Trumps response to the CA wildfires will be very telling. If he withholds aid and/or makes demands while holding federal assistance hostage we will know that we are in for four years of mob boss rule. If the west coast states then start talking about secession, who can blame them.
Ugh, oh my God; my sternum hurts. Study Adolf’s rise 90-ish years ago, another insurrectionist returned to power.
It is just beginning and it is going to be epic. Nothing like 1.0, nothing. Feeling a quiet panic, have returned to snapping on TV in the middle of the night whenever I wake just to check in — to see what shoe has dropped or threatens to drop.
Greenland is not for sale. The same thing can’t be said of the American president.
Yup, sadly true
If you have a $100,000 cash you can pray with the Trumps this weekend. Pay to Pray.
The Washington Post published today a photo of House Republicans taken a few days ago in The Capitol. I did not see a female or a person of color in the picture. Just a bunch of stone faced white guys. All that was missing were the white hoods and sheets.
Wow. That's very sad. And scary too.
Many of the men and women who vote for these men have a goal of a male patriarchy. So they vote this way and this is what we get. Of all the voters, these fanatical people are the most appalling. They want domination over everyone and would torch the Constitution in a minute. They found useful idiots for their goal.
Johnathan Wilkinson, who is Canada's energy minister, pointed out that Trump is wrong when he says the U.S. needs nothing from Canada. He may replace Trudeau as P.M. as a new government is formed following Parliamentary elections. He said the U.S. imports crude oil, potash, and critical minerals from Canada. Wilkinson said Canada could retaliate against American tariffs on Canadian goods with export taxes, making resources our industries need more expensive.
"Trump repeated his pledge to put 'very serious' tariffs on all Canadian imports. 'We don’t need anything they have,' the president-elect told reporters about Canada.
"https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-08/canada-energy-minister-warns-trump-against-an-oil-trade-war
Is Trump ignorant, stupid, a fool or all three? Apparently all three. He doesn't just lie glibly, he seems to foolishly believe whatever nonsense he is spouting in the moment.
We live near LAX and not in the fire areas. Nevertheless I break into tears with the fires, the wind and the president elect. It’s so sad.
Trump represents the terminal and toxic conclusion of gross ineptitude of the DNC to challenge assaults and failure to develop a master narrative of values and principles.
Fighting the horrible consequences of this neglect requires the acquisition of spines and speaking truth to power. We all need to take a page from Liz Cheney!
When will reporters stand up and replay Trump or Musks own words back to them to fact check them in real time. Someone has to have the guts to do this in a live press conference. All this gaslighting is maddening.
“There is nothing wrong with the American character.“
Really, Steve? These are the same Americans that voted for a president with zero character?
I saw the horrendous hellish fires. My first thought was -Oh god, it’s California,will Trump give them aid?
THIS should not be my first reaction-will our President give them aid? Shameful and terrifying.
Perhaps Biden can add as much aid as possible before next week…..
Well stated Steve. The truth can be frightening.
Did you notice that Trump was the ONLY one in the front rows of Presidents, First Ladies, VPs that did not place his hand over his heart when Jimmy Carter's FLAG-DRAPED coffin exited? Even Melania who was not born in the U.S. showed the proper respect.
I saw that as well. No mention by the scary news media.
Steve thanks. The election of 2024 fully opened my eyes to the news media. I always thought, or hoped, that they were the guardians of truth and they were the 4th branch of government dedicated to protecting democracy. It’s basically a show. It’s all about ratings, clicks, and access. Which in turn means more money for their company and for themselves. There’s no way to stop it. That’s the way it’s set up. It also dumbs you down. If you want to get smart read Steve Schmidt or tune in to John Oliver’s show that actually educates you on issues. I’m sure there are still Woodward and Bernsteins out there trying to make a difference, rooting out corruption and protecting democracy. I’m not sure what the answer is. But our democracy’s survival depends upon an educated and informed citizenry.
ABC and David Muir gave Trump the last word in the Harris/Trump debate 9 times out of 10 and no one said a word about it. That was when I started tuning into the media chasing the clown car and not reporting the story. It’s pathetic. I canceled my subscriptions to WaPo and NYT as of Jan 3.
Agree with your thoughts!
It would be a real service if you would have a print version available right on the same site as the link to your YouTube video. To see a print version now, there are all sorts of hoops to jump through. Very off-putting, so I've stopped watching videos.
Elizabeth, when you click onto the video title at the top of the video screen, it takes you to You-Tube. In the notes below the video is the world "transcript". Below that are the words "show transcript" highlighted in blue. Press it. You will then have your transcript to the right of the video. There are no hoops to jump through.
Once he is inaugurated, Trumps response to the CA wildfires will be very telling. If he withholds aid and/or makes demands while holding federal assistance hostage we will know that we are in for four years of mob boss rule. If the west coast states then start talking about secession, who can blame them.
Ugh, oh my God; my sternum hurts. Study Adolf’s rise 90-ish years ago, another insurrectionist returned to power.
It is just beginning and it is going to be epic. Nothing like 1.0, nothing. Feeling a quiet panic, have returned to snapping on TV in the middle of the night whenever I wake just to check in — to see what shoe has dropped or threatens to drop.
It’s going to be raining shoes very soon.
Adolf’s rise.
https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/dictatorship-is-choreographed?r=3m1bs
I know some.
The more I learn, the more frightened I am.
Here we go with 2.0…