Dan's Wondering Mind

One of the most lopsided results you'll ever see in a poll, from our weekend Washington Post poll www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...

I suspect the original statue in New York has contacted ICE to request voluntary deportation back to France.

This seems even more relevant in light of the "Witkoff Peace Plan" written in the Kremlin.

Let's all be clear. If the Trump regime chooses to fire federal employees during the shut down, it is entirely Trump's choice.
He's already fired many.
This cannot be attributed to the Democratic Party.
It will be the Trump regime damaging GOP prospects for the mid terms.

Senator Thune,
How much more evidence do you need of Trump's intent to destroy the United States before you find the courage to do your job? Will you be the Senate Majority Leader who enabled the elimination of the Constitution?

It appears that the slide into authoritarianism is accelerating at an unimaginable pace. Today we had the US Military Leadership gathered to hear a racist, misogynist rant by a rank incompetent followed by threats to use the full force of the US Military against US citizens who oppose Trump.

Remember when we disparagingly referred to other countries as "Banana Republics"?

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Due to Musk's elimination of USAID, he slashed 80% of its grants, killing about 103 people an hour, most of them children. The total so far is about 300,000 people, according to B. U.'s infectious disease Dr. Nichols. Ryan Cooper said about 1,500 babies a day are born HIV+due to cuts to their meds.

The hypocrisy of Mike Johnson is remarkable even in this "post-factual" society. His claims of Christian rectitude melt in the heat of his continual lies. He must truly believe that this purposeful deception and his support of withdrawing support from the ill, the poor and the weak is forgiveable.

Although several commentators have suggested that Trump wields more power, we need to consider the extent to which GOP representatives and senators facing re-election next year we're relying on funding from Musk. Many now face the risk of Musk funding their challengers.

There is no moral quandary. Putin is waging a war of aggression, killing civilians and destroying cities, towns, schools, hospitals and civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine is fighting for its survival and sovereignty, striking military targets with few exceptions.

I fear you're right, but I hold out a faint hope.

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The obscene "Trump Force One" gift from Qatar is the most explicit breach of the emoluments clause in the history of the United States.

Who will bring this to the courts?

I have been hugely heartened by the turnout at this weekend's "Hands Off" protest rallies.
Having previously posted challenges, asking where the protesters had gone. Now I know that they haven't been silenced, they've been waiting for better weather and worse actions by the Trump regime.

Thank you. I will make an effort to post more frequently.

My maternal grandmother died in the 1918 flu pandemic.

RFK Jr can go fuck himself.

Anyone who cares about the founding principles and ethos of the USA is horrified at the rise of the authoritarian Trump/Musk/Vance regime. I believe the 2026 midterms will show far higher turnout from traditional Democratic voters. The focus on economic impact may sway Trump's supporters.

If true, this confirms that the White supremacist movement led by Trump and Musk is appallingly similar to the Nazis.
The worst fears of Trump 2 are being realised and exceeded.

Yup.

The DOGE Takeover Is Worse Than You Think What’s happening to the US government right now is bad. What comes next is worse.

Okay... we feel like we say this every week but *a lot* of stuff happened. Let's break it down, starting with @brbarrett.bsky.social on why the DOGE takeover is worse than you think... (sorry, but you gotta read this one.)

In his attempt to shake down Ukraine in his "wonderful deal" Trump overstates US aid to Ukraine, doubling the value and claiming that the US has the right to be repaid. This is a protection racket.
No one seems to acknowledge that that most of the $170billion was paid to US defence contractors.

We have long suspected that Trump is controlled from Moscow. The fiasco in the oval office today was further evidence as was the UN vote. This move by Hegseth to effectively license Russia to continue its disinformation campaign is just the next step.
Make America Grovel Again

I have just watched a failed attempt at a gangland style shakedown by the President of the United States.
Trump has no interest in a just settlement for Ukraine, he just wants to feed his vanity by getting a great deal for the USA, while giving Putin everything he wants.

🚨NEW: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning to fire Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff C.Q. Brown, a 4-Star General and 41-year veteran of the Air Force who flew over 130 hours in combat as a fighter pilot.

REPOST if you stand with General C.Q. Brown against Hegseth!

All hail

King Donald Jezebel Trump,
First of his name,
Lord of the morons,
Destroyer of the Constitution,
Water boy for the Oligarchs,
Protector of Putin's ambitions.

Short may he reign.

Perhaps even better represented as capons. If they had balls at least they'd be chickens.