As society's breathing slows, the light of democracy and the American dream fades. The voice of hope becomes a distant memory of what could have been if Democrats had just listened to the people.
When Americans are killed in the streets of Venezuela and the armada off the coast does nothing … that’s pretty stark, but real. Trump wants an excuse to impose Martial Law. He is a cornered rat and Congress is helpless. We are in a real mess.
Interesting that the US administration is eager to use military force to stop the Iranian government from quelching protests, but had no problem doing the same thing in This country.
I like your commentaries about the current situation in America and you do seem to be right about an awful lot but it’s a bit off putting when you frequently go on about your own rightness ! Not necessary in my opinion although I’m sure it comes out of frustration that what you say is not taken seriously enough !!
The Heritage Foundation has been at work since the 70’s setting the basis for what is happening now. How on earth could people think Trump could come up with 91 Executive Orders day 1? Why would he invade Venezuela when oil structure is in disrepair? Why bomb little boats theoretically carrying drugs when a simple stop and search would have been effective without loss of life? Why spend millions on an untrained and reckless ICE military who search for illegal residents and criminals - not the same thing-but snatch up American men and women? Why are there not addresses+ warrants+ rules to complete their work safely and without street walking and disturbances to citizens? Miller , Bessent and Vought as Heritage Foundation builders are exactly where they need to be to make manifest its’ desires for America? Trump is mostly a puppet meant to test out dirty work in the HF order. They pump him with lines to say and watch him carefully in public situations.
The only solution is to blow them all up and take justice on the rich supporting the HF.
I believe that Trump is the useful idiot and that the creators of the project 2025 plan are the (puppeteers) root of the problem and they are the ones that need to be removed from power and influence somehow. The answer is to determine how and implement it.
Martin, I have dual citizenship with Canada and for the first time am considering leaving the US. It goes against my principles to not stay and fight. This is my home. The guardrails are all gone, Congress is complicit, and more money is going to fulfill the regime’s goals. Those of us old enough to know history must somehow preserve it, and perhaps being safe is one way to do that.
I hear you my friend. I’m pretty confident Trump will get a rude awakening in November. My concern is that Trump will lose because of protest votes handed to Dems and that Dems will not win based on policy and vision. That’s my deep concern - Martin
Thank you for your kind reply and offer of support. I hope you are correct about November, and you are not alone in your thoughts that Dems may not have robust action to hold these criminals accountable. They should be calling for the defunding of ICE now, if not the entire DHS. That’s what our primaries are for and we should be asking everyone running for office their position on that issue.
You should go if you can. Be safe and tell the truth about what's happening. Someone has to. Many of us will be grateful. Don't let the lies be the last thing they hear about this time.
My mom told me stories of what my Dad’s family went through in Russia. He never talked about it. She witnessed the Japanese detainments in the Bay Area. She always said that staying alive is important. If she hadn’t told me I wouldn’t know except from books. 😢
That's why we need those who can tell the story of what's really happening to get to safe quarters, wherever they are, and continue to tell others, and future others, what it was really like. Every time I learn something new about the realities of when the US was in slavery, I'm saddened and sometimes shocked, but mostly I feel betrayed by the schools they sent me to. They told me lies and sold me an idealized picture that was only true for a very small fraction of the population. Sure, the "Gilded Age" was great, but not for everyone. Today's Russia is a great place to live, but not for everyone. Know what I mean? Anyway, whatever you decide to do, stay safe and tell the real truth. I'll be right here in the US doing the same, for as long as I'm able. ✊️🥹🇺🇸
This is one of your best--although given your extensive research, observation, and well-honed writing it's hard to pick just one. Demonstrations are nice but in the end, 'eh.' The real work is smacking his deluded followers in the face with the cold water of truth. Unfortunately, most of them are so uneducated they can't tell a vowel from a verb. Thank you for this.
Great title. #facts 🙏🏼 I wish more people will read it. Take your advice. It’s easy for me. I’m retired. So I understand why, people need money and they must work.
We need to be ready to file Lawsuits. Even before the results are in. If the organizations monitoring the voting data. Find fraud before the polls are closed.
There will be fraud if the federal government has control of the voting machines. And the federal government has control of the company that controls the voting machines, so ... 🤷♀️
Hi there Martin! I haven’t commented on your posts for a little while, but it’s not because I haven’t followed you along. I’m always impressed by your insights and understanding. You’ve been boldly speaking out about the depraved regime holed up in the WH who are hacking away at the fabric of the democracy built 250 years ago by men who wanted to make this country a place where all people could find refuge. Over the first years the Constitution was drawn up, then ratified. It was amended many times by circumstances to include more and more rights, that are necessary for a real democracy to thrive.
It’s gotten so bad that l fear nothing will ever happen to remove the orange buffoon and his party from power. I wonder if they’re waiting for the midterms to vote his party out of the majority rule in Congress and the Senate. What do you think, Martin?
I think you are spot on. Dem leadership are simply betting on Trump setting himself on fire or the economy collapsing and they just step in offer Corporate America a blue suit to pop on so we can have more of the same old same old. It’s terrifying to me if I’m honest. - Martin
I hear you, Martin! I’m terrified of what’s to come next. If this bunch of criminals is allowed to continue running the show, I believe the country (and the world) will see the end of anything that is good in the world. We’re witnessing a sequel to the Nazi dominion, that will continue to grow exponentially from this country to spread across many others as this fascist with all of his little bootlickers swells in power that’s fed by his own narcissistic ego and the adoration of a group of moronic fools who lap up every drop of his boastful rhetoric filled with lies and propaganda.
Your written piece is a fantastic assessment of our current situation as a country. Things look bleak. That said, ending the piece dismissing the importance of the growing grassroots protest movement was irresponsible. There is every reason for us to continue our efforts to move the needle. For those of you out there wanting to make a difference, I urge you to join America’s powerful resistance movement. It’s more than “spending time with likeminded people,” and this mischaracterization and dismissal of its significance is disappointing, to say the least. Join your local movement group and be a part of the solution. We are strategically organized and attacking the fascist takeover on multiple fronts. Do not despair! We have every reason to believe in our power as American citizens. There are more of us than them. Keep the faith and don’t let anyone take it away from you. We are America’s Political Narcan!
Thank you for engaging Alice. I understand my assessment can be challenging and I’m encouraged by your pushback because that was entirely the purpose of my closing argument. I WANT people to be angry with me.
You will note I was not saying protests should not happen, indeed they are to be encouraged if that is the way people want to express opposition. My point is that unless they are sustained and large EVERY DAY, they have no value but to motivate. They do not move the needle.
I’m on your side, it’s never wise to shoot the messenger. If you believe that the odd mass protest will win this fight I wish you luck because you’ll need it. Trump and his acolytes will just love to make this a culture war fight. In a social media dominated world where the enemy controls the media, this is unwindable on the streets I’m afraid unless millions turn out every day, then if they do Trump will send in the military.
People need to fight with their heads not their heart. More importantly they need to fight with a freeze on consumption. The regime can’t punish you for not pressing the ‘buy now’ button. I’m not the enemy, I’m the voice of reason and common sense. - Martin
I have no desire to be angry with you or any other pundit. Every one of us makes a difference. I’m more focused on battling the current situation by taking action, not just writing about it. The protest movement encompasses so much more than mass protests in the streets, although, as you point out, we need to have more of that. We are working on it. If you’d like to learn more, check out Defiance.org. We are taking concrete steps to fight back on a large number of fronts. I wish you the very best moving forward as we all tackle the job of retaking and stabilizing our democracy. Thanks for being a part of the solution.
"People need to fight with their heads not their heart."
This is the most signifcant point of all. Emotion is where you start from, but unless it drives you to think and reflect, you'll get no further than "thoughts and prayers" and the odd mass protest, which aren't much use against power. I know. I took part in a million-strong march in London against Brexit. Talk about futile...
In the current situation, a freeze on consumption seems to be the only card that ordinary Americans hold, so use it in whatever way you can. As with a car, reason should be behind the wheel. Emotion belongs in the tank.
djt has the Morals of a street rat actually the rats have more Morals. The whole White House is full of drugs which is used and available to all of them. The republicans are nothing but shameful for their betrayal to the Constitution and all of us. Not to mention the lying that's all they do. We see what's going on with our eyes but they want us to believe all their lies with our ears. Good luck with that. If we had real patriotic people in the Republican Congress we wouldn't be where we are but here we are. They all need to be removed. Frankly djt and his whole regime plus the republicans and the traitors on the Supreme Court need to be impeached and removed. Frankly their all TRAITORS TO THE CONSTITUTION AND WE THE PEOPLE. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
Don't get me started on the ICE THUGS. THOSE BASTARDS ARE COMMITTING CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY AND I HOPE THEY ALL OF THEM END UP IN HAGUE. I ALSO HOPE THEY END UP IN CIVIL PROSECUTION AND HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES FOR WHAT THEY ARE DOING AND HAVE DONE. NOW THE EXECUTION OF Renee Good BY AN OUT OF CONTROL ICE THUG WHO CLEARLY HAS PHYCOLOGY ISSUES. IN MY OPINION.
djt HELL IS TO GOOD FOR HIM.
THE republicans HOPE THEY LIVE IN SHAME FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES. THE COWARDS THAT THEY ARE.
PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING IN EVERY WAY IMAGINABLE IT'S WRONG. NOTHING IS NORMAL EVERYTHING IS WRONG EVERYDAY BRINGS ANOTHER HORROR. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
You are absolutely correct. People have to become invested with what goe's on in our Government. They need to understand how our Government works what can improve and how to go about it. I see way too many people not involved at all just going along.
Not caring and not being involved while not having an understanding of how our Government works and not being curious to educate themselves about it or get involved. I'm hoping this will change. I'm almost 80 and I speak to young people all the time to answer their questions and hopefully spark an interest in getting involved. You know they are not taught anything about our Government in schools. They have to be curious about it and seek out information on their own or have a family that talks about it. Unfortunately most people are just involved with their daily life and never give Government a thought. I really hope this changes. When people complain to me about the Government I encourage them to not just bitch about it get involved. You have the Government you vote for and if you don't vote shame on you and please educate yourself about the people running for those Offices and or Seats. Be informed because just picking someone could be a disaster for all of us. I try as everyone should. For months I've been calling every Senator and Congress Person to voice my disdain and try to get other people involved telling them your voice is your power use it.
I truly hope The United States of America survives this I do.
Elon rigged the 2024 election for Trump (see Election Truth Alliance) and he’ll manipulate those voting machines again.
My only hope is that the miracle of Article 2 Section 4 comes to fruition so he and his whole regime are out!
There’s zero evidence this is true, and you lose all credibility when you say nonsense like that.
More MAGA lies!
Project project
Project project
Tes
Uhh, no? He won the election by millions of votes.
TDS! MAGA lies!
Russia & probably Musk got into voting machines and erased MILLIONS OF HARRIS VOTES, then added millions of fake Trump votes in fake county sectors!
Suuuuree he did, and Elvis is still living in Polynesia. You’re a nut.
Greed, and the lust for power, are addictions.
When Americans are killed in the streets of Venezuela and the armada off the coast does nothing … that’s pretty stark, but real. Trump wants an excuse to impose Martial Law. He is a cornered rat and Congress is helpless. We are in a real mess.
Interesting that the US administration is eager to use military force to stop the Iranian government from quelching protests, but had no problem doing the same thing in This country.
Not close to PEACEFUL!
Trump & MAGAs are hell bent on manipulating our government & institutions to their will for controlling the USA by force!
I like your commentaries about the current situation in America and you do seem to be right about an awful lot but it’s a bit off putting when you frequently go on about your own rightness ! Not necessary in my opinion although I’m sure it comes out of frustration that what you say is not taken seriously enough !!
Noted John, your assessment is correct, I get very frustrated and I shouldn’t. I’ll try harder - Martin. I was right though 🤣
Ha!! Yes you were !
You still have a sense of humor in all this fray. Good on you.
🤣
Actually he’s a jackass who lies 24/7 and hides behind a false veneer.
F**k off, you miserable gagamaga troll!
You fuck off, you disgusting inbred Democrat parasite. Go eat some dirt and feces.
The Heritage Foundation has been at work since the 70’s setting the basis for what is happening now. How on earth could people think Trump could come up with 91 Executive Orders day 1? Why would he invade Venezuela when oil structure is in disrepair? Why bomb little boats theoretically carrying drugs when a simple stop and search would have been effective without loss of life? Why spend millions on an untrained and reckless ICE military who search for illegal residents and criminals - not the same thing-but snatch up American men and women? Why are there not addresses+ warrants+ rules to complete their work safely and without street walking and disturbances to citizens? Miller , Bessent and Vought as Heritage Foundation builders are exactly where they need to be to make manifest its’ desires for America? Trump is mostly a puppet meant to test out dirty work in the HF order. They pump him with lines to say and watch him carefully in public situations.
The only solution is to blow them all up and take justice on the rich supporting the HF.
You’re right, I certainly wasn’t suggesting project 2025 was new, as you say Mandate for Leadership goes back to the Reagan years.
What I’m saying is this was the first time they had been given absolute free hand to reshape the whole policy agenda and it’s far from over.
Aside from that, I concur with your assessment.
Martin
I enjoy your writing!
You are very kind. Thank you 🙏
I believe that Trump is the useful idiot and that the creators of the project 2025 plan are the (puppeteers) root of the problem and they are the ones that need to be removed from power and influence somehow. The answer is to determine how and implement it.
Martin, I have dual citizenship with Canada and for the first time am considering leaving the US. It goes against my principles to not stay and fight. This is my home. The guardrails are all gone, Congress is complicit, and more money is going to fulfill the regime’s goals. Those of us old enough to know history must somehow preserve it, and perhaps being safe is one way to do that.
I hear you my friend. I’m pretty confident Trump will get a rude awakening in November. My concern is that Trump will lose because of protest votes handed to Dems and that Dems will not win based on policy and vision. That’s my deep concern - Martin
In times of despair, feel free to DM me.
Thank you for your kind reply and offer of support. I hope you are correct about November, and you are not alone in your thoughts that Dems may not have robust action to hold these criminals accountable. They should be calling for the defunding of ICE now, if not the entire DHS. That’s what our primaries are for and we should be asking everyone running for office their position on that issue.
You should go if you can. Be safe and tell the truth about what's happening. Someone has to. Many of us will be grateful. Don't let the lies be the last thing they hear about this time.
My mom told me stories of what my Dad’s family went through in Russia. He never talked about it. She witnessed the Japanese detainments in the Bay Area. She always said that staying alive is important. If she hadn’t told me I wouldn’t know except from books. 😢
That's why we need those who can tell the story of what's really happening to get to safe quarters, wherever they are, and continue to tell others, and future others, what it was really like. Every time I learn something new about the realities of when the US was in slavery, I'm saddened and sometimes shocked, but mostly I feel betrayed by the schools they sent me to. They told me lies and sold me an idealized picture that was only true for a very small fraction of the population. Sure, the "Gilded Age" was great, but not for everyone. Today's Russia is a great place to live, but not for everyone. Know what I mean? Anyway, whatever you decide to do, stay safe and tell the real truth. I'll be right here in the US doing the same, for as long as I'm able. ✊️🥹🇺🇸
This is one of your best--although given your extensive research, observation, and well-honed writing it's hard to pick just one. Demonstrations are nice but in the end, 'eh.' The real work is smacking his deluded followers in the face with the cold water of truth. Unfortunately, most of them are so uneducated they can't tell a vowel from a verb. Thank you for this.
Cheers Helen, I appreciate your appreciation 🤣
Great title. #facts 🙏🏼 I wish more people will read it. Take your advice. It’s easy for me. I’m retired. So I understand why, people need money and they must work.
We need to be ready to file Lawsuits. Even before the results are in. If the organizations monitoring the voting data. Find fraud before the polls are closed.
There will be fraud if the federal government has control of the voting machines. And the federal government has control of the company that controls the voting machines, so ... 🤷♀️
Hi there Martin! I haven’t commented on your posts for a little while, but it’s not because I haven’t followed you along. I’m always impressed by your insights and understanding. You’ve been boldly speaking out about the depraved regime holed up in the WH who are hacking away at the fabric of the democracy built 250 years ago by men who wanted to make this country a place where all people could find refuge. Over the first years the Constitution was drawn up, then ratified. It was amended many times by circumstances to include more and more rights, that are necessary for a real democracy to thrive.
It’s gotten so bad that l fear nothing will ever happen to remove the orange buffoon and his party from power. I wonder if they’re waiting for the midterms to vote his party out of the majority rule in Congress and the Senate. What do you think, Martin?
Good to hear from you Marsha.
I think you are spot on. Dem leadership are simply betting on Trump setting himself on fire or the economy collapsing and they just step in offer Corporate America a blue suit to pop on so we can have more of the same old same old. It’s terrifying to me if I’m honest. - Martin
I hear you, Martin! I’m terrified of what’s to come next. If this bunch of criminals is allowed to continue running the show, I believe the country (and the world) will see the end of anything that is good in the world. We’re witnessing a sequel to the Nazi dominion, that will continue to grow exponentially from this country to spread across many others as this fascist with all of his little bootlickers swells in power that’s fed by his own narcissistic ego and the adoration of a group of moronic fools who lap up every drop of his boastful rhetoric filled with lies and propaganda.
Your written piece is a fantastic assessment of our current situation as a country. Things look bleak. That said, ending the piece dismissing the importance of the growing grassroots protest movement was irresponsible. There is every reason for us to continue our efforts to move the needle. For those of you out there wanting to make a difference, I urge you to join America’s powerful resistance movement. It’s more than “spending time with likeminded people,” and this mischaracterization and dismissal of its significance is disappointing, to say the least. Join your local movement group and be a part of the solution. We are strategically organized and attacking the fascist takeover on multiple fronts. Do not despair! We have every reason to believe in our power as American citizens. There are more of us than them. Keep the faith and don’t let anyone take it away from you. We are America’s Political Narcan!
Thank you for engaging Alice. I understand my assessment can be challenging and I’m encouraged by your pushback because that was entirely the purpose of my closing argument. I WANT people to be angry with me.
You will note I was not saying protests should not happen, indeed they are to be encouraged if that is the way people want to express opposition. My point is that unless they are sustained and large EVERY DAY, they have no value but to motivate. They do not move the needle.
I’m on your side, it’s never wise to shoot the messenger. If you believe that the odd mass protest will win this fight I wish you luck because you’ll need it. Trump and his acolytes will just love to make this a culture war fight. In a social media dominated world where the enemy controls the media, this is unwindable on the streets I’m afraid unless millions turn out every day, then if they do Trump will send in the military.
People need to fight with their heads not their heart. More importantly they need to fight with a freeze on consumption. The regime can’t punish you for not pressing the ‘buy now’ button. I’m not the enemy, I’m the voice of reason and common sense. - Martin
I have no desire to be angry with you or any other pundit. Every one of us makes a difference. I’m more focused on battling the current situation by taking action, not just writing about it. The protest movement encompasses so much more than mass protests in the streets, although, as you point out, we need to have more of that. We are working on it. If you’d like to learn more, check out Defiance.org. We are taking concrete steps to fight back on a large number of fronts. I wish you the very best moving forward as we all tackle the job of retaking and stabilizing our democracy. Thanks for being a part of the solution.
Thank you, I’ll check it out. I’ve been in this fight a for a while now, and not just writing about it. I’m all in.
https://youtu.be/J1Y_UwEvgMM?si=KCqI3czbfLqh9Gct
"People need to fight with their heads not their heart."
This is the most signifcant point of all. Emotion is where you start from, but unless it drives you to think and reflect, you'll get no further than "thoughts and prayers" and the odd mass protest, which aren't much use against power. I know. I took part in a million-strong march in London against Brexit. Talk about futile...
In the current situation, a freeze on consumption seems to be the only card that ordinary Americans hold, so use it in whatever way you can. As with a car, reason should be behind the wheel. Emotion belongs in the tank.
Could we send Kristi and ICE bros to Venezuela to help with the crime there?
djt has the Morals of a street rat actually the rats have more Morals. The whole White House is full of drugs which is used and available to all of them. The republicans are nothing but shameful for their betrayal to the Constitution and all of us. Not to mention the lying that's all they do. We see what's going on with our eyes but they want us to believe all their lies with our ears. Good luck with that. If we had real patriotic people in the Republican Congress we wouldn't be where we are but here we are. They all need to be removed. Frankly djt and his whole regime plus the republicans and the traitors on the Supreme Court need to be impeached and removed. Frankly their all TRAITORS TO THE CONSTITUTION AND WE THE PEOPLE. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
Don't get me started on the ICE THUGS. THOSE BASTARDS ARE COMMITTING CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY AND I HOPE THEY ALL OF THEM END UP IN HAGUE. I ALSO HOPE THEY END UP IN CIVIL PROSECUTION AND HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES FOR WHAT THEY ARE DOING AND HAVE DONE. NOW THE EXECUTION OF Renee Good BY AN OUT OF CONTROL ICE THUG WHO CLEARLY HAS PHYCOLOGY ISSUES. IN MY OPINION.
djt HELL IS TO GOOD FOR HIM.
THE republicans HOPE THEY LIVE IN SHAME FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES. THE COWARDS THAT THEY ARE.
PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING IN EVERY WAY IMAGINABLE IT'S WRONG. NOTHING IS NORMAL EVERYTHING IS WRONG EVERYDAY BRINGS ANOTHER HORROR. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
That probably covers it pretty well, but the point of knowing what is causing a given problem is to attempt to provide solutions. Activism .
You are absolutely correct. People have to become invested with what goe's on in our Government. They need to understand how our Government works what can improve and how to go about it. I see way too many people not involved at all just going along.
Not caring and not being involved while not having an understanding of how our Government works and not being curious to educate themselves about it or get involved. I'm hoping this will change. I'm almost 80 and I speak to young people all the time to answer their questions and hopefully spark an interest in getting involved. You know they are not taught anything about our Government in schools. They have to be curious about it and seek out information on their own or have a family that talks about it. Unfortunately most people are just involved with their daily life and never give Government a thought. I really hope this changes. When people complain to me about the Government I encourage them to not just bitch about it get involved. You have the Government you vote for and if you don't vote shame on you and please educate yourself about the people running for those Offices and or Seats. Be informed because just picking someone could be a disaster for all of us. I try as everyone should. For months I've been calling every Senator and Congress Person to voice my disdain and try to get other people involved telling them your voice is your power use it.
I truly hope The United States of America survives this I do.
ALOHA... On the ONE FINGER COCONUT WIRELESS. .......................................................................
Amen .