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Deborah Shell's avatar

That was his objective all along! We were warned that he was “transactional”, way back in 1.0. He was touted as a master deal maker, despite having filed six business bankruptcies. He is in fact “a mob boss” and should never have been allowed any access to a single lever of governmental power! There is NO deal he has ever made where he hasn’t skimmed some money off the top for himself. Never for YOU, just for himself. That’s his M.O..

Jack Jacobson's avatar

The harshest man in the world!

Robert Lawrence Gioia's avatar

Those words are exactly what I was thinking but couldn't get them out. A perfect description of Donald Trump.

Christine Howard's avatar

Even more then Heather Cox Richardson, you are a Thomas Paine to the American People. Stir our souls, Sir, and those in Europe. You have such a grasp on the truth.

Truth Matters's avatar

Thank you so much Christine, I feel like I have gained my stride now. It’s been a fascinating journey and I feel like I’m just getting started.

In some ways I’m a bit like the undiscovered indie band that hasn’t crossed over the mainstream and I like that feeling.

Christine Howard's avatar

Yes you have! Heed the Clarion Call.

Nickie's avatar

Heather is ‘nice’ about things, but also a political historian. She lays the history out there, and started off by being apolitical. She is a good writer/historian.

Truth Matters's avatar

I absolutely concur, I am a big fan of her work and the historical context she provides.

Tammy Barnes's avatar

Way too easy for all of this to happen. Profound sorrow and anger are what I feel when I allow myself to think about it. The Rubio said tRump is against anything that makes Americans poorer and less safe. Well, there are many ways to do that including firing them from jobs, denying food assistance and extorting states for voter rolls, denying healthcare access, militarization of US cities, stealing taxes for self-enrichment, provoking wars illegally. Europe should divest itself from the US before it is dragged down the hell hole we are in. Thank you for keeping your eyes on the reality of today. Still can't see much of a glimmer of hope when US citizens will only vote for the "R". It's really unbelievable to me.

Lazlo's avatar

great article!

Truth Matters's avatar

Thank you, you’re very kind

Bonnie Godinez's avatar

Wow … what a great post ! Well done . Nothing more to add except 👏👏👏👏

Truth Matters's avatar

Good day to you my friend

Brian Zwicker's avatar

He can’t stop his brain is broken and like a cancer greed moved in where all the brakes are‼️

Cindy May's avatar

As a American, I agree with your assessment. We face a terrifying future unless we oust the corrupt regime ASAP.

Susan Raynes's avatar

I was unable to figure out the global ‘why’, so thank you for this perspective. It’s a lousy story to have to tell, but you’ve done it well.

Nancy L. Hoffmann's avatar

He's such a jerk. No news to NYC, though. We've known it for decades!

Nancy L. Hoffmann's avatar

His father was even worse! Woody Guthrie wrote a song about Old Man Trump, because he was so fed up with him.

menehune's avatar

ALOHA. On the COCONUT WIRELESS..... ........Take care to you and yours... and be safe out there........... HO HO HO HO .. Happy happy joy joy holidays everybody.............. ALOHA...

Eric Lardiere's avatar

NATO expulsion of the USA would be Putin’s fantasy. Nuts to that. Better to continue as you are doing to shine a spotlight on Trump’s dishonor, disgraceful greed and pathetic groveling to Putin. The European allies should refuse the purported deal, block the transfer of the Russian funds in European banks, threaten sanctions on any U.S. banks that intend to comply with Trump transfer orders, and continue to support the Ukrainian government’s decision to defend their country against Russia. If Trump withholds American aid, U.S. supporters of Ukraine in Congress and amongst the citizens must speak up and punish the surrender monkeys relentlessly at the polls and in all media.