“Time and again, we see rich men’s wars become a poor man’s fight, just as we see rich men’s gain become a poor man’s loss. In Trump’s world, to the victor go the spoils of war, and he has gone to war with the bottom 90% of Americans in an orgy of self-enrichment designed to benefit him and his wealthy friends.”
I guessing that we’re pretty much dealing with the same frustration that there currently exists no functional opposition to the Trump calliope once it inevitably fails.
“The Death of Stalin” is a lighthearted romp as compared to the bloodletting that will occur once Donny meets that cheeseburger with his name on it. Anyone who thinks Vance has the chops to consolidate power hasn’t been watching very closely.
If the Dems had something along the lines of a “Plan 2026 (or ‘28)” that offered a clear articulation of what they could offer (universal healthcare, free education in public universities, wealth distribution, etc.) they would at least be able to define their priorities. It wouldn’t hurt to make it a party priority to explain how the US makes money (MMT) and how they choose to funnel that money to a few powerful individuals rather than serving the needs of our population. Just sayin…
Left to the Dem consultant class, all you’ll get is a vague insinuation that they’ll return us to the miserable status quo that yielded Trump.
A great deal of the Trump cabinet will self immolate by late February, if not before. There will be substantial opportunities arising soon than later. Chucky and Shrugmaster Hakeem must be given the short sword and faced east long before the collapse (like today, preferably) such that an alternate hierarchy can be established in the party before it becomes essential.
Good analysis.
I’m still having to remind myself that you’re MARTIN McSweeney and not Morgan.
Great contribution to the conversation and I have no notes. We are rowing the same boat in the same direction Paul.
Rest assured if I was doing the Labour Party’s messaging, they would not be in the mess my namesake has left them it. It’s like political amateur hour. - Martin
Which is, I would argue, a strategic play by the neoliberal global corporate financiers bankrolling the British Single Transferable political parties. A chaotic, clueless, cruel governing class both distracts and demoralises their voters. Thus allowing for economic crookery and landgrabbing to continue in plainsight camouflaged as a private sector solution. Again. Until such time as the criminal stranglehold of neoliberal ideology is broken, things can only get worse.
A reminder to boycott cyber Monday today. Stop giving billionaires your hard earned money.
"an orgy of self-enrichment" really describes the Trumps for me. And Democrats returning to the "same as it ever was" strategy would be cause for continued discontent and rebellion. Democrats better have a good progressive plan in place on day one. People's basic needs met first. No more corporate welfare and extortion from the US. They are privileged to do business in the US they need to pay for that privilege and give back. And when will the deranged Kegseth be removed and tried for murder and overwhelming incompetence? Where are the military top brass?
Excellent article…already forward to friends/family, also to Bluesky. People need to anticipate that the political scene is ‘circling the drain’. Individually and in community, we need to continue the push back against this regime while buying only what you need. This is our time to contribute to and defend our American Democracy! Stand up and raise your voice against this fascist, illegal and cruel regime. Support prodemocracy organizations any way you can, and never give up hope!!!!!
Is the tariff rebate plan for real? I brushed it off as another lie, assuming we’d never see it. I’m sure not planning on it. As for the midterms, I’m afraid too many voters are still asleep to ensure the overwhelming result I hope for. Maybe by then things will be so awful they can’t ignore it. Thank you for your dedication to the truth.
It is something he’s floated for 2026, but it’s a lie as you have duly noted. Nothing new really, as was the DOGE premiums. It’s all a scam aimed at the uneducated.
well, this made my day. How do we survive this? How do I protect what I have to last me? How can I protect my children? I know this seems like a selfish response, but I worry about this. I have 2 adult children with significant medical problems.
I've hated him for over a decade, yet wasn't prepared for this. I agree with this post completely - and I guess the truth about the future is front and center.
Cynthia, thank you for engaging with my piece today. It is I understand a bittersweet post which marks what I believe is the beginning of the end for Trump, but I equally understand the fear it delivers too.
The work I do is never intended to frighten people, but rather to inform so that people are armed with the facts to facilitate making better choices when it comes to mitigating the impact of the potential difficulties ahead.
If you would like any further information that may be helpful, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to help wherever I can - Martin
Martin thank you for your kind response. I try to stay in survival mode mentally. And I try to be as educated as I am capable of. My empathy as well as my outrage is in overdrive. Most of my energy has been focused on the pain and suffering of others as well as the destruction of so many hard won protections for the people and planet. However, you expertly presented the facts with such starkness that it hit like a tsunami of truths that I reacted as I did. Your kindness in reaching out was the salve that I needed and is truly appreciated. I shall be a consistent follower. Thank you.
You are most welcome. My commitment is always to listen and learn from readers who take the time to engage with what I have to say. I’m not the guy who tells people what they want to hear. Neither am I a ‘breaking news’ guy. I take time to evaluate events, then bring some historical or personal context to my observations.
When I write, I try to do it in a way that is a one to one conversation with the reader, because political decisions can have so much impact on real people’s lives. These are challenging moments and it’s only through honest discussion that we can survive this onslaught against society.
I thank you and look forward to continuing to share my thoughts. I have written over 300 pieces here on all manner of politics and geopolitics. You can access all the articles for free, so I’ll leave you to explore if the mood takes you - Martin
So when it all comes crashing down I think we should confiscate a big fat chunk of the illgotten ganes Musk and all Trumps other cronies made stealing from all of us. Put it back in the system on healthcare, housing, environmental repair and restoration where possible. Rebuilding our institutions, reparations to all the people kidnapped by the regime etc. What we don't do is let billionaires exist, don't let the rich dodge taxes or consequences. Don't let corporations be counted as citizens, or donate any money to political campaigns ot have lobbyists bribing congress and senate to pass legislationbenefitting those same companies. I could go on and on. They work for us, the people and they've been stealing from us for decades. And this is the end result.
You grow tired of people saying, "Don’t tell us about the problems; tell us how to solve them,” but how about not "solving" problems, that we don't, in our complex reality, know how to do, but coming up with the optimum next move we could make. What is it? Then we can talk about how to make it.
ALOHA. On the COCONUT WIRELESS ...... HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you all ...... Be fase .... Happy happy Joy joy ...... Mele Kalikimaka and Hao Le Makahiki Hou ..... From the land of fire and ice .... ... Take care to you and yours ............... ALOHA......
“Time and again, we see rich men’s wars become a poor man’s fight, just as we see rich men’s gain become a poor man’s loss. In Trump’s world, to the victor go the spoils of war, and he has gone to war with the bottom 90% of Americans in an orgy of self-enrichment designed to benefit him and his wealthy friends.”
- From above TRUTH MATTERS. 12/1/2025
I guessing that we’re pretty much dealing with the same frustration that there currently exists no functional opposition to the Trump calliope once it inevitably fails.
“The Death of Stalin” is a lighthearted romp as compared to the bloodletting that will occur once Donny meets that cheeseburger with his name on it. Anyone who thinks Vance has the chops to consolidate power hasn’t been watching very closely.
If the Dems had something along the lines of a “Plan 2026 (or ‘28)” that offered a clear articulation of what they could offer (universal healthcare, free education in public universities, wealth distribution, etc.) they would at least be able to define their priorities. It wouldn’t hurt to make it a party priority to explain how the US makes money (MMT) and how they choose to funnel that money to a few powerful individuals rather than serving the needs of our population. Just sayin…
Left to the Dem consultant class, all you’ll get is a vague insinuation that they’ll return us to the miserable status quo that yielded Trump.
A great deal of the Trump cabinet will self immolate by late February, if not before. There will be substantial opportunities arising soon than later. Chucky and Shrugmaster Hakeem must be given the short sword and faced east long before the collapse (like today, preferably) such that an alternate hierarchy can be established in the party before it becomes essential.
Good analysis.
I’m still having to remind myself that you’re MARTIN McSweeney and not Morgan.
Great contribution to the conversation and I have no notes. We are rowing the same boat in the same direction Paul.
Rest assured if I was doing the Labour Party’s messaging, they would not be in the mess my namesake has left them it. It’s like political amateur hour. - Martin
‘It’s like political amateur hour’
Which is, I would argue, a strategic play by the neoliberal global corporate financiers bankrolling the British Single Transferable political parties. A chaotic, clueless, cruel governing class both distracts and demoralises their voters. Thus allowing for economic crookery and landgrabbing to continue in plainsight camouflaged as a private sector solution. Again. Until such time as the criminal stranglehold of neoliberal ideology is broken, things can only get worse.
A reminder to boycott cyber Monday today. Stop giving billionaires your hard earned money.
"an orgy of self-enrichment" really describes the Trumps for me. And Democrats returning to the "same as it ever was" strategy would be cause for continued discontent and rebellion. Democrats better have a good progressive plan in place on day one. People's basic needs met first. No more corporate welfare and extortion from the US. They are privileged to do business in the US they need to pay for that privilege and give back. And when will the deranged Kegseth be removed and tried for murder and overwhelming incompetence? Where are the military top brass?
You will get no pushback from me Tammy - Martin
Excellent article…already forward to friends/family, also to Bluesky. People need to anticipate that the political scene is ‘circling the drain’. Individually and in community, we need to continue the push back against this regime while buying only what you need. This is our time to contribute to and defend our American Democracy! Stand up and raise your voice against this fascist, illegal and cruel regime. Support prodemocracy organizations any way you can, and never give up hope!!!!!
Kathleen where would I be without your words of encouragement and input. I trust you had a good Thanksgiving?
Together we can win, let’s not ever lose sight of that - Martin
Is the tariff rebate plan for real? I brushed it off as another lie, assuming we’d never see it. I’m sure not planning on it. As for the midterms, I’m afraid too many voters are still asleep to ensure the overwhelming result I hope for. Maybe by then things will be so awful they can’t ignore it. Thank you for your dedication to the truth.
It is something he’s floated for 2026, but it’s a lie as you have duly noted. Nothing new really, as was the DOGE premiums. It’s all a scam aimed at the uneducated.
well, this made my day. How do we survive this? How do I protect what I have to last me? How can I protect my children? I know this seems like a selfish response, but I worry about this. I have 2 adult children with significant medical problems.
I've hated him for over a decade, yet wasn't prepared for this. I agree with this post completely - and I guess the truth about the future is front and center.
Cynthia, thank you for engaging with my piece today. It is I understand a bittersweet post which marks what I believe is the beginning of the end for Trump, but I equally understand the fear it delivers too.
The work I do is never intended to frighten people, but rather to inform so that people are armed with the facts to facilitate making better choices when it comes to mitigating the impact of the potential difficulties ahead.
If you would like any further information that may be helpful, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to help wherever I can - Martin
Martin thank you for your kind response. I try to stay in survival mode mentally. And I try to be as educated as I am capable of. My empathy as well as my outrage is in overdrive. Most of my energy has been focused on the pain and suffering of others as well as the destruction of so many hard won protections for the people and planet. However, you expertly presented the facts with such starkness that it hit like a tsunami of truths that I reacted as I did. Your kindness in reaching out was the salve that I needed and is truly appreciated. I shall be a consistent follower. Thank you.
You are most welcome. My commitment is always to listen and learn from readers who take the time to engage with what I have to say. I’m not the guy who tells people what they want to hear. Neither am I a ‘breaking news’ guy. I take time to evaluate events, then bring some historical or personal context to my observations.
When I write, I try to do it in a way that is a one to one conversation with the reader, because political decisions can have so much impact on real people’s lives. These are challenging moments and it’s only through honest discussion that we can survive this onslaught against society.
I thank you and look forward to continuing to share my thoughts. I have written over 300 pieces here on all manner of politics and geopolitics. You can access all the articles for free, so I’ll leave you to explore if the mood takes you - Martin
So when it all comes crashing down I think we should confiscate a big fat chunk of the illgotten ganes Musk and all Trumps other cronies made stealing from all of us. Put it back in the system on healthcare, housing, environmental repair and restoration where possible. Rebuilding our institutions, reparations to all the people kidnapped by the regime etc. What we don't do is let billionaires exist, don't let the rich dodge taxes or consequences. Don't let corporations be counted as citizens, or donate any money to political campaigns ot have lobbyists bribing congress and senate to pass legislationbenefitting those same companies. I could go on and on. They work for us, the people and they've been stealing from us for decades. And this is the end result.
You grow tired of people saying, "Don’t tell us about the problems; tell us how to solve them,” but how about not "solving" problems, that we don't, in our complex reality, know how to do, but coming up with the optimum next move we could make. What is it? Then we can talk about how to make it.
What a tariffic end to a criminal reign of terror and Nazi tactic admin of Putin puppets !
Great issue!
ALOHA. On the COCONUT WIRELESS ...... HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you all ...... Be fase .... Happy happy Joy joy ...... Mele Kalikimaka and Hao Le Makahiki Hou ..... From the land of fire and ice .... ... Take care to you and yours ............... ALOHA......