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Truth.Matters's avatar

I wish the News organizations would band together and sue this administration for wrongful business practices and targeted intimidation

joanna windham's avatar

You would think real journalists would do that.

Ms. Tee's avatar

That’s not gonna happen. Are you kidding me? The news outlets are being run by his friends, his billionaire friends that he gave that Big huge tax break too that’s why you’re suffering. Let’s remember that people that tax break for his billionaire friends is the reason that you are suffering

But you use your vote to kill your own life so I’m sorry except I didn’t vote for that motherfucker destroyed yet my I didn’t want my life destroyed yet my life is being destroyed because of your fucking vote

meryl selig's avatar

Won’t happen. Corporate oligarchs feeding at same trough as the politicians and tech bros

Truth.Matters's avatar

This is why we turn to independent media and give an F you to those corporate giants and keep pushing back!!! Take a break when need but keep coming back and keep pushing back! We made a statement with Jimmy Kimmel.

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And now we speak softly, and honor your name.

A street turned to sirens, to shouting, to fear,

And one more bright life was cut off right here.

Another loss added to families’ cries—

When force becomes first, human dignity dies.

They call it “enforcement,” they sell it as “clean,”

But terror is terror—no matter the sheen.

When neighbors get taken, when kids lose their ground,

The whole of a community feels that pound-pound.

And leaders push full-throttle—raids as their show,

While wages get squeezed and good jobs vanish slow.

Then anger gets aimed at whoever looks “wrong,”

And open racism gets louder and strong.

Not sarcasm now—no wink, no “just kidding” at all,

It’s megaphones blaring, it’s hate like a wall.

And some media pipelines keep feeding the flame,

So cruelty feels normal—so truth takes the blame.

But faith folks are rising—interfaith, unafraid—

With candles and prayers and their courage displayed.

Pope Leo speaks clear: “Treat people as kin—

No child should be caged, no family split thin.” 🕊️

So we lantern-grandparents, with hearts steady-tough,

Say: Enough is enough is enough is enough.

We’ll keep telling stories the powerful dread—

That every “operation” has names and has dead.

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In comments, in courtrooms, in vigils at night.

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Marius Didziokas's avatar

My main concern is that if Trump’s grasp on power continues to slip, his response won’t be moderation. Instead, he might double down on his erratic behaviour as demonstrated by his disregard for established rules. They have already shown that the guardrails only hold if the executive respects them. His diminishing power could trigger actions like an attack on Greenland. I hope I’m wrong on this.

Edit: This doesn’t mean he should be allowed to continue as the consequences could be far worse. I’d like to recommend my recent article on how Trump is realising an Orwellian nightmare. https://didziokas.substack.com/p/orwells-warning-trumps-multipolar?r=48gnec&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Carolyn's avatar

Marius, unfortunately I believe your concerns are valid. I just wish there was away to convince congress to address this insanity before it’s too late.

jill_uss's avatar

We emailed both Senators and Congressional Representative and asked what are they doing to convince their Republican colleagues to act NOW. They must stop lawless Trump administration. We can't endure another year

Clarissa Sr, American Grandma's avatar

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🌿🕯️ “RIP, Renee (And the Lanterns Won’t Look Away)”

Rest in peace, Renee Good—your name in the snow,

A steady-eyed witness where hard powers go.

You showed up with courage, with truth as your aim—

And now we speak softly, and honor your name.

A street turned to sirens, to shouting, to fear,

And one more bright life was cut off right here.

Another loss added to families’ cries—

When force becomes first, human dignity dies.

They call it “enforcement,” they sell it as “clean,”

But terror is terror—no matter the sheen.

When neighbors get taken, when kids lose their ground,

The whole of a community feels that pound-pound.

And leaders push full-throttle—raids as their show,

While wages get squeezed and good jobs vanish slow.

Then anger gets aimed at whoever looks “wrong,”

And open racism gets louder and strong.

Not sarcasm now—no wink, no “just kidding” at all,

It’s megaphones blaring, it’s hate like a wall.

And some media pipelines keep feeding the flame,

So cruelty feels normal—so truth takes the blame.

But faith folks are rising—interfaith, unafraid—

With candles and prayers and their courage displayed.

Pope Leo speaks clear: “Treat people as kin—

No child should be caged, no family split thin.” 🕊️

So we lantern-grandparents, with hearts steady-tough,

Say: Enough is enough is enough is enough.

We’ll keep telling stories the powerful dread—

That every “operation” has names and has dead.

RIP, Renee. We will carry your light,

In comments, in courtrooms, in vigils at night.

No terror, no propaganda, no roar can undo

What people of conscience are ready to do. 🕯️🇺🇸

#ResharingBrigade #GrandparentsForTruth #IndieMedia #ProDemocracy #SupportUkraine #SupportPalestine #SupportAfghanVets #PeoplePoweredPolicies

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Mika Anderson's avatar

I'm worried he's going to allow something here in the US to happen to stay in power. I wouldn't put it past him.

Judy Aims's avatar

I worry that too, but it is completely evident right now that he is physically falling apart. So the people who say Trump 2028 are ignoring that completely. I sometimes think that old fool is not even going to make it until 2028. Nature is going to take care of the problem for us. Nature, and the midterm elections.

meryl selig's avatar

What elections? Do you think ICE won’t be near polling places? Do you think the elections results won’t be certified because of endless cries of fraud and vote-stealing ? Do you think this regime will sit quietly and permit a real election?!? Evidence speaks to the contrary.

Andrew Todd's avatar

His response is always destruction. Appeasement is not an option. We only have control of our own behaviour and responses. He will try to push his agenda faster and heavier, and we need to do the same with our opposition to it.

meryl selig's avatar

He has never managed a successful anything in his entire life. Everything he owned or bought never succeeded. The facts have always been been there

Andrew Todd's avatar

He has succeeded in inflicting huge damage to the U.S., and terrible cruelty and death. And, with the help of his supine court, made a daily ritual of committing one crime after another. It won't end without his removal, and the removal of those surrounding him.

Catharine Farkas's avatar

Yes! What isn't Congress screaming at Drumpf to STFU about taking over Greenland? It's insane!!! 😵😧🤬

meryl selig's avatar

We except nothing from Rethugs but why do we crickets from Dems?!?

Thor’s Kettle's avatar

Attack on Greenland? I’m worried more about a constitutional crises when he decides to steamroll Congress, the judiciary and finally elections. If this happens, the U.S.A. will no longer exist as we know it. We need to seriously consider this as a potential outcome and prepare for how we will restore our system of law and order and our rights protected by the constitution. It will be up to all of us to have the courage and determination to act if we reach this point in the future.

David's avatar

2 brave congressmen or women need now.

Beanwrangler47's avatar

Unfortunately, this is similar to the same dynamic as having any kind of relationship with a narcissist. It's probably going to get worse before it gets better.

Keep in mind though, if outside powers do attack the US in response to an invasion by the US, Ukraine will be on that side and they know how to whittle down a military force cheaply with minimal civilian casualties. That intel and experience that Ukraine has will likely be shared with any opposing forces against us. In addition, this regime is full of loyalists and not really people who have experience.

I also wouldn't be surprised if people who have experience crossing the border undetected (like the Mexican cartel) will join in the fight too since the regime seems to be using them as a scapegoat and want to screw up their country. If that is true, i could see something similar to Ukraine's brilliant Operation Spiderweb happening in this country.

Lynda Phoenix's avatar

I agree, but that just means the resistance has to hold strong. We can't be trampled over by a sinile old man with cankles. This regime deserves its place in the dustbin of history.

sands's avatar

That’s when a Luigi should come forth.

Judy Aims's avatar

Oh yeah Luigi really did a lot. What he did was a lot to get him in prison for the rest of his life. Insurance companies have not become altruistic, people's premiums are skyrocketing. Now please, pray tell me, exactly what the f*** did your faux hero do? Luigi deserves no more of your admiration than does that ICE murderer yesterday, and the fact that so many people think that pathetic little twerp is a hero is very telling.

Quantum Kitty's avatar

As long as fetterman doesnt fuck up everything

Fuzzy's avatar

4 REAL‼️ CANT COUNT ON HIM...

PeachBlossom's avatar

Fetterman is in the Senate, not the House.

PJ Schuster's avatar

Fetterman is horrible!! 🤬🤬

PA, get rid of him as soon as possible

Diantha R Weilepp's avatar

I'm not even listening to his speech. Just the sound of his voice makes me ill..

A Pat's avatar
Jan 7Edited

He is certifiable! He is a not a leader. He is a puppet!

SR's avatar

Every time we think he's finally trapped he squirms away.

Debbie Ross's avatar

Not this time. All the 'T's have been crossed by Canada, EU, etc.

Linda Wagman's avatar

I'm thankful that we have young people like you, Adam, telling us what's actually happening. You, BTC, the Meiselas brothers, Luke, Dean and Parker. Your parents did a great job.

Genie's avatar

When I look at him, I visualize him abusing young girls and want to punch the face of every single person who voted this vile man into office.

Genie's avatar

And now that ICE murdered that woman in Minneapolis, I want to literally chop off their heads!!

AnaMaria🌸's avatar

So what’s new. Are we to believe there will be an election… where are the democrats… the ones that should have been leading the Democratic Party, actually leading the American people…,will they start coming out of the woodwork about now, and start asking for donations?! There are a handful of trusted leaders… they can’t do it all. We the American people are looking for Leaders!?! When you find them, please bring them on your channel and then I’ll be certain to listen. Up to now it’s all talk. Whilst Democracy comes crashing down… and the 🍊crA€t1N is destroying everything he touches, surrounded by evil…. Less talk and more action is needed. Thanks for your time.

Ch.st's avatar

Agree! Now we ALL have to be calling/writing our Democratic representatives and light some fires! We need them to get more aggressive and fight for us. Let’s all pledge to get this thing moving in the right direction our to SAVE DEMOCRACY!

meryl selig's avatar

Thx AnaMaria. I say “ditto” to your comments. Where are the Dems!?!?

Debra's avatar

Thank you for the update Adam.

Diantha R Weilepp's avatar

I'm not even going to listen to tRump's speech. It makes me ill to hear him. 😵‍💫

Declan's avatar

Are we sure hearing would come back ??? The Democratic leadership is so spineless and may I say....compromised (right Chuck?) that I doubt they'll do jack shit except performative nonsense.

Bryan Graham's avatar

Totally agree. If you’re not following Tad Stoermer on YouTube, he’s recommended. Just published, “A Resistance History of the United States.” In one of his vids he addressed the issue of Dems spinelessness, pointing out they are in actuality little more than Republican-lite as far as addressing power and wealth as the principle determinates of how society functions. We’re screwed until a truly progressive faction can be developed to alter the power dynamics with Dems and Reps.

Michael's avatar

We can help weaken the heritage foundation/trump/vance regime by loudly calling for the Epstein files, amplifying his anti-American actions, staying tuned into independent media, calling on our members of Congress to open public hearings and investigations leading to impeachments and of course, VOTE and support anti-trump candidates.

Fuzzy's avatar

HE LOOKS LIKE A TODDLER…THAT HE IS‼️

Alan's avatar

All AMERICAN CITIZENS JUST KEEP ON TALKING AND POLITICIANS JUST KEEP ON GOING IN CIRCLES, SUPREME COURT ARE WEAK AND CAPITULATED = USA HAS GONE ROGUE! SOON TRUMP UNDER STEPHEN AND KATIE MILLER WILL ABOLISH NATO AND INVADE GREENLAND WWIII WILL BEGIN! THANK YOU AMERICAN CITIZENS, MAGA, TPUSA-KKK FOR DESTROYING THE WORLD 🙏🏽

Debbie Ross's avatar

Greenland is a NATO nation. Going in to Greenland opens a new kettle of fish and NATO is waiting and watching.

Chris gauci's avatar

Yea and what are you doing about it!

Jackie Robare Fiese's avatar

Democrats need strong leadership to trounce on the sick puppy Cockwomble followers.