Field Reichardt

Trump contorting justice department into his ‘personal weapon’, experts warn Critics say DoJ has been ‘politicized like never before’ and the main job requirement is now ‘loyalty to Donald Trump’

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Trump’s mental decline is undeniable — so what now? hemselves, that there is a problem, just as Biden’s supporters did for him.    Donald Trump is showing all the signs of suffering from dementia. If this were a neighbor, a parent, or a family frien…

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Ah... the billion saved can be used to "fix" the gift plane from the Qataris, which will be a great addition to the Trump Presidential Library!

Tracking Every Trump Tariff and Its Economic Effect Keeping up with the latest deals, which goods are being targeted by US tariffs and what the economic impacts are

...and of course these tariffs... Afghanistan, 15% Canada 35%. We know who our real friends are!

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Opinion: The triple contradiction of Trumponomics could crash the world economy The U.S. President wants lower interest rates, the reshoring of industries and fewer immigrants - the result could be chaos

www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Canadian investors ditching U.S. stocks at record pace as they seek ‘significant derisking’ New Sun Life report says retirement plan members opting for GICs, target date funds

www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...

‘This is the looting of America’: Trump and Co’s extraordinary conflicts of interest in his second term Bitcoin, internet, EVs, private dinners for hire – the list of pay-for-play and quid quo pro goes on, and on … and on

But....But.... Hunter Biden's Laptop?

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

YouTube video by Parker Beverly NHD Documentary 2017 - Margaret Chase Smith: Speaking for America's Conscience

I had many amazing experiences with MCS during my years in Maine. Her words are so important now!

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The True Story of the Reichstag Fire and the Nazi Rise to Power When the German parliamentary building went up in flames, Hitler harnessed the incident to seize power

Is the Los Angeles chaos a plan by people close to Trump to be the American equivalent of the Reichstag burning?

www.smithsonianmag.com/history/true...

I have not been here on Bluesky for a few weeks. I have been in Poland and the Baltics interviewing journalists, political observers and young people about their concerns with US policy, and their "big bearish neighbor to their East." You will be hearing more from me on this.

They are scared!

Top US vaccine official resigns over RFK Jr’s ‘misinformation and lies’ Dr Peter Marks was seen as a guardrail against any future politicisation of the FDA’s approval of life-saving vaccines

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Are we frogs in a pot, with the heat slowly being turned up?

This post (which you will have to download) from the Calvinist Professor KK Du Mez is beyond alarming:

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You will have to click on this link to see the despairing message from Calvinist Professor KK Du Mez.

Are we all frogs in a pot with the heat being slowly turned up?

The Trump administration is descending into authoritarianism From media to culture and the arts to the refusal to abide by court orders, we’re nearing ‘Defcon 1 for our democracy’, experts say

From The Guardian, a liberal British paper with a US edition:

www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

Turmoil rocks Columbia University as Trump administration demands changes — or else The Trump administration delivered an ultimatum to leaders of Columbia University: Make a series of major changes or lose out on billions in federal aid.

So... "The regime" is now after academic freedom...

www.npr.org/2025/03/14/n...

While Trump slashes jobs, his golf trips are costing taxpayers millions | Mohamad Bazzi The US president is condemning ‘waste’ and firing workers – while cashing in by traveling to his own resorts

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

It is... That you are missed!

Fingers crossed. Carney may pull it off with a coalition with the New Democrats and/or the Bloc Quebecois. He will be a refreshing addition to the world stage!

THAT person!

Are you kids back?

If so, lets get together for dinner.

Question for everybody: WHAT IS THE WORLD'S MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION FOR THE REST OF THIS YEAR?

My personal answer will surprise many!

Please share YOUR response!

Warsaw Mayor Lists His Priorities as He Campaigns to Become Poland’s Next President | CNN “The most important thing is strengthening Ukraine, making sure that the allies remain strong, and sending a very strong signal that there’s no fatigue on helping Ukraine.” Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskow...

The next important election this year will be after the May first round election: the run-off for President of Poland. The key candidates are Rafal Trzaskowski, Mayor of Warsaw, and Karol Nawrocki of the right wing pro-Trump PiS party.

Trzaskowski is balanced/ready!

www.cnn.com/2024/12/03/T...

The United States has 4.22% of the population of the planet's people.

We have been a leader for many aspiring peoples and their leaders.

Are we still? The fiasco on Friday in the Oval Office begs the question.

We need to get back to our core principles!

Trump Bans AP And Reuters But Invites Russian State Media To Zelenskyy Meeting The Trump White House barred the AP and Reuters from attending, but invited Russian state media to the Oval Office to cover his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

www.thedailypoliticususa.com/p/trump-bans...

In full: Zelenskyy and Trump meeting descends into heated argument in front of the press – video 'You're either going to make a deal or we are out,' Trump told Zelenskyy

www.theguardian.com/us-news/vide...

Key facts from the Supreme Court's immunity ruling and how it affects presidential power The ruling’s longer-term implications could be just as important as its impact on Donald Trump’s legal cases.

The Supreme Court ruling from last June is enabling the current outrageous changes in the role of our Federal Government.

This will give you the background.

Trump calls himself a "King." Maybe now he is.

www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

Where are you in Maine? I went to Colby about 1,000 years ago. Field Reichardt

The shovels full of chaos from Trump/Musk are purposely overwhelming..

Develop resolve.

Start looking for the issues which resonate with you the most - and start battling on one or two that truly matter to YOU, personally.

Example: cutting HIV funding for Africa. UNCONSCIONABLE!
Pro life? NOT

Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data, raising alarm at IRS Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data at IRS

In case you missed this: www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

And of course "Dodge" (Dep't of Destroying Gov't Efficiency) is laying off several thousand of the newest employees at the IRS. Big Biz and Billionaires breathe sigh of relief! Little folks: watch out!

Bright and early this morning, I heard this riveting podcast on Michigan Public.

It is a long listen ... but you will be engaged throughout.

www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...