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TRUMP
WHAT PEOPLE THINK OF TRUMP
'Ignorance is Bliss ... 'Tis Folly to be Wise'
From BBC in the late 940s
WHAT PEOPLE THINK OF TRUMP
'Ignorance is Bliss ... 'Tis Folly to be Wise'
From BBC in the late 940s
Original article:
Peter Burgess COMMENTARY
Peter Burgess
Marina Oshana
This was the worst I have ever felt as an American, and that is saying a lot. I am thoroughly ashamed of my country.
Pamela
I am ashamed that Trump is our president and that our elected officials have whimped out completely especially the Rs. That display was a set-up. They ambushed Zelensky. Trump just wanted to set up the handover to Putin, making it look like we shouldn't support the upstart.
Linda Querry
afterwards, Trump said that this was good TV. Motives revealed, what a vile degenerate,
Pamela
Is there a word despicable enough?
Jan C
None that I can think of -- but I'm willing to try. 🤮
Dave Kisor
That word would be trump. Like (21) Reply (2) Share Jan C Jan C 20h Edited Unfortunately for card players 'trump' has a legit meaning. I know a bridge player who quit saying the word after he was nominated in 2016. As far as I know, she's never used it in the game since. Here are '166 Words Describing Donald Trump...' (July 5, 2022, Rabbi John Rosove): “Twice-impeached, convicted felon... rapist... fraudster... one-man-crime-wave, corrupt, destructive... liar, untruthful, dishonest, deceitful, grifter, denier, deceptive, insincere, untrustworthy, duplicitous, hypocritical, angry, argumentative, oppositional, divisive, aggressive, mob-boss-like, cyber-bully, intimidating, threatening, vindictive, vengeful, rage-filled, controversial, outrageous, arrogant, entitled, spoiled, intolerant, insensitive, uncaring, hardhearted, indecent, disrespectful, shameless, craven, hostile, hateful, ruthless, cruel, mean, malevolent, dystopian, dark, base, low, abhorrent, decrepit, egoistical, egotistical, self-centered, narcissistic, malignant, unwell, mentally ill, delusional, pathological, unhinged, nihilistic, self-serving, selfish, chaotic, unpredictable, childish, cowardly, manipulative, ignoble, deplorable, discreditable, licentious, lecherous, reprehensible, sexist, misogynist, racist, white supremacist, Islamophobic, homophobic, poisonous, evil, bad, criminal, wrong-doer, amoral, immoral, ignominious, catastrophic, calamitous, ruinous, disastrous, devastating, damaging, destructive, back-stabbing, double-crossing, two-faced, unfaithful, faithless, loser, weak, morally profligate, sacrilegious, soulless, disloyal, cheater, thief, fraudulent, scandalous, despicable, rancid, churlish, rude, ill-mannered, bad-tempered, cynical, appalling, profligate, ignorant, foolish, stupid, inflammatory, degenerate, debauched, imprudent, alarming, clownish, reckless, dangerous, murderous, violent, extremist, unworthy, unfit, dysfunctional, incompetent, ineffective, irresponsible, unaccountable, culpable, failed, subversive, illiberal, authoritarian, fascistic, anti-democratic, anti-constitutional, dictatorial, lawless, autocratic, seditious, traitorous, treasonous, insurrectionist, un-American.” I don't see sociopathic, but otherwise it gets the ball rolling. 🙂 One could also check some of JoJo from Jerz's columns -- she's got some pretty good strings. PS. I read the list again, and I don't see contemptible either. Imo it should definitely be on the list. Expand full comment Like (15) Reply (1) Share Michelle Wingate Michelle Wingate 18h Depraved Like (3) Reply (1) Share Jan C Jan C 17h Yikes, Michelle, absolutely! Like (2) Reply (1) Share Dave Kisor 16h Clowning is an honorable profession. Speaking of honor, ever notice how many politicians and bureaucrats have 'The Honorable' as part of their title? For many of them it should be 'The Horrible.' Like (1) Reply Share Pamela Pamela 1d Ugh! Like Reply Share Sandra Trimble Sandra’s Newsletter 1d No, not for felon Trump, Vance, or the maga GOP House. Senate, and maga Supporters! Like (10) Reply (1) Share William Farrar William Farrar 1d As a retired regular officer, I took an oath to the Constitution and am still bound by that oath. I did not take an oath to the President or the country. The country ruled by felonious, cowardly traitors. Trump is a traitor... full stop, period and he is doing Putins bidding, by destroying the United States. I see him Vance, Lindsey Graham and can't stop thinking about the 2016 TV Series starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead: Braindead science fact, prescient? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BrainDead Like (19) Reply (1) Share Dave Kisor 1d As a Naval Enlisted Veteran, I find Vance doubly disgusting, as he was in the USMC. Like (13) Reply (3) Share William Farrar William Farrar 1d I am a retired mustang, a regular officer, and a special operator. The sheer number of Vance types, macho, right wingers is depresssing. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and not just special operators. Trump disses the military, calls us losers, said of the dead heros when touring a Normandy cemetery, that they were losers, called McCain a loser and yet they voted for him? For one thing none of this is mentioned in the Army Times, Air Force Times, Navy Times, Military Times or Armed Forces Radio. The professional military is a cloistered society. I confess that during my career I paid little attention to politics. The enlisted ranks, by and large are recruited from red states, KKK states, because there is little opportunity for training, and employment. Officer ranks are corrupted by Academy grads who have been infected with 7 Mountains Dominionism, it started in the Air Force Academy. Diogenes walked through Athens with a lamp looking for an honest man, a frutiless endeavor. So would he walking through Camp LeJeune, Camp Pendleton and Quantico looking for anything resembling a liberal. Like (13) Reply (1) Share Bret Bret’s Substack 16h If trump called out the military on Americans , what percent would you say what obey his illegal orders? Like Reply (1) Share William Farrar William Farrar 15h Well Bret. As an officer I sworn oath of allegiance to the Constitution, not to the president. The individual officer will have to decide whether to follow orders or resign their commission. The Appointment of Hegseth and the subsquent firing of Gen Brown as Chairman JCS,and the appointment of a recently retired Lt Gen who proudly wore a MAGA hat and told Trump 'I love you' answers your question as regards officers As regards enlisted, here is the oath of enlistment, pay attention to the part about obeying officers appointed over them and the orders of the President. You see that, and then see 100%, and of that 100% about 75% or more are gleeful lads from the red states, who are already Trump Humpers. “I [state your full name], Do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God Like (3) Reply Share Henry J Wright Henry’s Substack 1d Three years as a Navy Jr. Officer, one in Vietnam. I agree with you completely. Shameful. Like (7) Reply Share Barry Santana(AK) 18h Add me to the list as a Vietnam Seabee veteran. Trump/Vance are despicable. What will Hegseth do? Like (6) Reply (2) Share Dave Kisor 16h Open his mouth, shove in both feet and then have to extract one of them to claim that wasn't what he meant and reinsert the other foot for the next event. Like (2) Reply Share Bret Bret’s Substack 16h I wonder what the military rank and file (men, women and minorities) really think of Hegseth? Like (1) Reply Share Martha Richmond 1d No Like (9) Reply Share Terry James 19h I read that people are comparing Trump to Satan. Yes, he is evil, but certainly not as evil as Trump. Like (8) Reply Share Dave Kisor 12h Then how about dystrumptional? Like Reply (1) Share Pamela Pamela 12h Good one, but is it deplorable enough? Like Reply Share Sandy Polishuk 1d it's moments like this I wish I believed in Hell. I hope they end up in prison or worse Like (33) Reply Share Dawn Ward 1d Vile degenerate indeed! Like (26) Reply Share steve reed steveandjanereed’s Substack 1d WWIII would make incredible TV too. Impeach this dangerous SOB. Like (15) Reply (2) Share Bret Bret’s Substack 15h Right now we need house republicans to start the process, unfortunately you wont a single one with a spine. They are a bunch of quivery cowards, especially that Lindsey Graham, a true deplorable. Like (2) Reply Share Jan C Jan C 20h 'War with Dinner' (Viet Nam) was more than enough! Like (2) Reply Share Marianne L 1d Disgusting 🤮. Like (13) Reply Share Carolyn Woods 1d Edited Little boy likes to look Macho. Like (10) Reply Share Lois W. Halbert Lois’s Substack 1d It was a planned ambush for Putin’s benefit. Like (4) Reply Share Apache Apache’s Substack 1d Is there a Reason why Melania isn't seen with DJT? Like (2) Reply (2) Share C K Smith C K Smith 1d Yes, President Musk is afraid that if she is seen in public, she might have an opinion of her own. That can NEVER be allowed to happen, don't ya know?!! Of course, I could be totally mistaken about her having an opinion of her own. She really doesn't care, does she?!! We all really care, though, as is more and more visible on Substack and Bluesky every day. Thank you, everyone! Like (12) Reply Share LJ57 LJ57 1d With her girlfriend Like (4) Reply Share james wheaton (Jay) 1d OK, stop it. This development just could not be more vile and dangerous. Nobody agrees more than I. But the 'makes for good TV' comment, although it reveals once again Trump's jumbled priorities, was really just a sarcastic remark and nothing more. Let's keep our eye on the ball and stick to the facts. Like Reply (2) Share Jan C Jan C 20h Why do you think it's 'just...sarcastic?' He adores being in the spotlight. Like (3) Reply Share steve reed steveandjanereed’s Substack 17h what are you focused on ? Like Reply Share David Kleinberg-Levin David’s Substack 2d Yes! Trump, Musk and Vance deliberately set up a media situation to trap Zelensky into an argument for all to see. A deliberate effort, planned in advance, to humiliate and slander and lie. Disgusting! Never before has a foreign diplomat or President been treated so viciously! Like (402) Reply (7) Share Lilla Russell Lilla’s Substack 2d Yes. It was all planned in advance. It was just despicable how they mistreated, disrespected, lied and humiliated Zelensky. It was shocking to watch. What a total lack of decency and unbelievable cruelty. I cried watching this and my heart is breaking for Zelensky. We all need to help Ukraine however we can. I've never been this ashamed to be an American. Like (172) Reply (3) Share WILLIAM CASH WILLIAM’s Substack 2d They tried to humiliate Zelensky but they couldn't do it. He handled himself with dignity that they can't begin to understand or match. Like (122) Reply (1) Share Russell John Netto Russell John Netto 1d And when Vance couldn't shout him down, Trump weighed in with his booming voice in full Apprentice mode. Like (28) Reply (1) Share Bret Bret’s Substack 15h Actually I never seen trump as angry as he was, shouting like spoiled baby. There must be a lot of pressure on his to get this deal done. Probably from our own oligarchs and Putin, they just cant wait to get their hands on Ukraines' rich mineral deposits. I hope Zelensky strikes a deal with EU. With enough financial support he could buy weapons directly from our manufactures. Like (4) Reply (2) Share Russell John Netto Russell John Netto 11h I've just read that our PM, Keir Starmer, has signed an agreement with Zelensky to loan him £2.26bn to enhance its defences with the loan being repaid using revenues from frozen Russian assets. Let's hope the EU decides to do something similar because they're going to need a lot more than that. Like (1) Reply Share Russell John Netto Russell John Netto 11h He was like that a few times outside courtrooms during his campaign claiming victimisation by the Deep State and vowing retribution. Otherwise, he chooses to express his rage mostly through thunderous posts on Truth Social. Like (1) Reply (1) Share 2 new replies Phil M. Phil M. 2d When they accused Zelensky of setting it up, I did not understand. Now I see they were projecting again. The good thing that I predict will come out of this is.......the entire world will see Zelensky and Ukraine as the freedom fighters they are. And our idiot leaders as the shameful traitors they are. Hopefully, Ukraine will get the support they need. And Russia will get more sanctions. Like (96) Reply (1) Share Sandy Polishuk 1d most of the world saw what Hitler was too but that didn't prevent the disaster of years of war and death and suffering for millions. I know we have lots of people here and abroad agree with us (and even people who voted for the despicable one seeing their mistake) but I fear that will not save us. And the climate consequences increasing. Like (26) Reply (2) Share Apache Apache’s Substack 1d 'And the climate consequences increasing. ' ... Is this why NOAA has been shutdown? ... Like (13) Reply (2) Share Barbara Ruth Robbins Barbara’s Substack 1d Absolutely. I'll be gone (I'm 82, but my children, grandchildren, and great grandchild will suffer the climate consequences. Like (18) Reply Share Jan C Jan C 20h Apache. Yep. Like (2) Reply Share steve reed steveandjanereed’s Substack 1d we will be protesting at our local representatives office. Like (7) Reply Share steve reed steveandjanereed’s Substack 1d and the response of the Republicans just about as bad. Like (11) Reply Share RedElisa Mendoza RedElisa Mendoza 2d Mr.Zelensky didn't take the bait,just expressed himself.He,to me was actually the victor with his composure. Like (168) Reply (2) Share Pamela Hastings Pamela Hastings 2d Yes! We need a president more like Mr. Zelensky. Like (96) Reply (1) Share Punkette Punkette 1d Joe Biden has that same calm, rational composure. I’m sure Joe has a temper, but I never saw him lose his cool in public. Same for Barack, now that I think about it. Our great presidents don’t need to throw a public hissy fit to get what they want. They know the value of respect and gentle diplomacy. Like (11) Reply (1) Share Babette Donaldson Babette’s Substack 1d I call Trump and Vance's behavior childish. That scene reminded me of two-year-olds throwing a temper tantrum. Except that it seemed to have been carefully scripted. And I don't give either Trump or Vance credit for having the ability to do more than read the script. Like (9) Reply (1) Share MM Harris MM Harris 1d And their 'performances' were so over the top. . every obnoxious word did NOT need to be screamed at Zelenskyy. Fingers and other hand gestures did not need to be so offensive (at one point trump even put his hand on Zelenskyy's shoulder and gave him a shove). It was ALL for the 'tv moment'. And we wonder [uh, no we don't] why so many US citizens have grown more unnecessarily obnoxious, 'Karen', and violent. Great 'leadership', right? (I can picture those two in vlad's office, role playing, with vlad coaching, 'Almost there, need to be more physically in his face; try again..') Like (8) Reply (2) Share Babette Donaldson Babette’s Substack 21h And let's not forget that this was streamed on Russian State TV by someone who the WH 'denied' giving access. That's one of the most ignorant and treasonous things that was done in this meeting. I will never believe that Trump didn't arrange this on behalf of Putin well in advance. Like (8) Reply (1) Share Jan C Jan C 20h I didn't know that, Babette! You're 100% correct imo. Like (2) Reply Share Jan C Jan C 20h Da, MM! Like Reply Share Russell John Netto Russell John Netto 1d That guy has lived under missile and drone barrages and in a state of war for years - he's hardly going to be unnerved by a couple of bullies running what amounts to a protection racket. Trump even expressed his anger at Zelensky's apparel even though he has dressed in fatigues almost from the beginning of the invasion. Like (42) Reply (2) Share Douglas D 1d Trump says nothing about piece of s*** musk’s apparel Like (27) Reply (1) Share Russell John Netto Russell John Netto 1d Good point! His deference to Musk is very strange. Like (10) Reply (2) Share steve reed steveandjanereed’s Substack 1d Trump is tring to destroy our federal government and Musk helps in many ways, including spreading corruption. Like (9) Reply Share MM Harris MM Harris 1d The 'official' president has NO interest in running the country. He will do anything necessary to remain in the position so he can 1) stay out of prison; 2) grift off of it; 3) find someone else to carry out the vlad-p2025 mission/s. Musk satisfies #3, as it meets HIS personal needs. VERY symbiotic relationship strengthened by mutual interests in appearing important and strong (even though they are both scared and weak little boys inside), & a desire to obtain the most $$$$$$$$ & power possible (regardless of the rule of law, ethics, integrity, etc.). Like (5) Reply (1) Share Russell John Netto Russell John Netto 20h Yes, I agree that the number one priority for Trump during the campaign was staying out of jail. He made a lot of foolish promises regarding inflation and the Ukraine war that he was never going to fulfil. It got the job done. However, now he's in power he's concerned about legacy. He may joke about a third term and, of course, one never knows what to expect but I think deep down he knows that this is his last chance. Choosing Musk to deliver the objectives of Project 2025 was a typically reckless decision and the chaos he has caused was predictable. However, since Trump doesn't need to worry about being elected again he's not unduly concerned. Meanwhile, his priorities have shifted. He would really like to win the Nobel Peace Prize. His interventions in Gaza and Ukraine are intended to show his attributes as a peacemaker. Instead, everything is going belly-up. Israel is stalling on completing phase 1 of the peace agreement with Hamas and has taken the opportunity to invade the West Bank and destroy the camps set up by UNRWA. Hamas accuses Israel of sabotaging the peace process. We've seen what's happened with his abysmal Ukraine strategy. That still leaves him with two secondary priorities: retribution against his enemies for all his perceived grievances; and self-enrichment. There's been plenty of activity on both those fronts. Like (1) Reply Share Carolyn Woods 1d What was with those people today? They even made fun of what Zelinsky was wearing. Like (13) Reply (1) Share Russell John Netto Russell John Netto 1d It wasn't just Trump but also some git from One America. Like (11) Reply (1) Share Punkette Punkette 1d Marjorie Three Toes’ boyfriend! 🤦🏽‍♀️ Like (5) Reply (2) Share Russell John Netto Russell John Netto 1d I didn't know that. I've just heard that someone was live-streaming the whole thing for TASS, Russian state media. So AP and Reuters were excluded but TASS was allowed in? A White House spokesperson 'explained' that TASS was not on the approved list and when they were discovered they were escorted off the premises. One wonders how on earth they got in? Could it be something to with this more relaxed White House policy towards allowing right-wing influencers into press conferences? I think we should be told! Like (7) Reply (1) Share Punkette Punkette 1d I don’t buy the explanation that the TASS reporter wasn’t on the approved list and somehow “snuck” in. Just another Dump regime lie. I believe Russian state media was purposefully invited and given permission to livestream the ambush so that Dump could show off for his boss. The idiots didn’t reckon with a huge public outcry. Like (11) Reply (3) Share Russell John Netto Russell John Netto 1d I honestly don't how one could decide what's worse: that Russian state media was allowed to witness the debacle or that somehow they just wandered in uninvited. During Trump's first term, he was especially annoyed by Alec Baldwin's impersonation of him on SNL. On one occasion, Baldwin's Trump said: 'I promised during my campaign that I would run the country like a business and that business is a waffle house at 2.00am in morning with all kinds of crazies wandering in and out, staff leaving before their shifts are completed and payments being made to Russian mobsters.' How true! Like (6) Reply Share Jan C Jan C 20h Of course not, Punkette! Nobody 'sneaks into' the WH!!!! Imo they don't care about the outcry because it won't last, and there are some who were ok with it. Muck will tweet about how swell it was on his degraded social media platform. Like (2) Reply Share steve reed steveandjanereed’s Substack 17h of course Tass was invited. Like (1) Reply (1) Share Continue Thread → MM Harris MM Harris 1d seems like she might have found her perfect match.. Like (1) Reply Share James Barker 2d As Jonathan Chait said in The Atlantic, Zelensky was ambushed. I had this horrible feeling over the last few days that Zelensky was walking into a trap. I wish that I had been wrong. Like (85) Reply (3) Share Phil M. Phil M. 2d I think Zelensky knew. But he was standing up for what was right, so he did it anyway. And right is might. And they will win in the end. Like (69) Reply (3) Share Jan C Jan C 2d Mr. Zelensky looked strong. Trump looked like Trump -- a hollow, shallow bully. 'Good t.v.' cuts 2 ways. Like (69) Reply (1) Share Dave Kisor 1d And as usual, Trump was full of bullyship! Like (13) Reply Share MM Harris MM Harris 1d Zelenskyy was the ONLY real man in that room.. Like (36) Reply (2) Share raffey 1d MM, as I watched the scene, I had the exact same thought in my mind, 'Zelenskyy is the ONLY real man in that room.' That is not a common thought for me, and it stopped me cold. I could not move on, until I examined it. Turns out, that a man who stands alone, but prefers not to, is my measuring stick for manhood. Yesterday, Zelensky stood alone, on foreign soil, and spoke for his people. Like (27) Reply Share Babette Donaldson Babette’s Substack 1d Only ADULT! Like (2) Reply Share Punkette Punkette 1d Zelenskyy knows the score. He’s been dealing with the world’s biggest bully, Putin, for years. Like (5) Reply Share Russell John Netto Russell John Netto 1d He knew that he was walking into a trap. He knew that Trump was trying to bounce him into a deal. He nevertheless went to put Ukraine's case to the president of the United States and to the world, and boy did he succeed. There's nobody in the western world rooting for Trump and his band of rascals after this. Robert Reich mentioned yesterday that there were around 1,000 elections of some description or another up and down the country this year so there's an opportunity ahead of the mid-terms for Americans to give the Republicans a bloody nose. The Democrats should be working hard to get this done. Like (39) Reply (3) Share Carolyn Woods 1d Especially with the childish behavior of the Republicans cheering on the soulless thugs today. Like (14) Reply (1) Share Russell John Netto Russell John Netto 1d MSNBC had a then-and-now news item showing Rubio, Graham and Hegseth vociferously condemning the Russians after the invasion of Ukraine and then all blaming Zelensky for the fiasco yesterday. Like (14) Reply (1) Share MM Harris MM Harris 1d and too many just like rubio. . he sat on that couch looking like he wished he could be invisible.... he KNEW what was going down was wrong on every level, but afterwards he was singing trumpian party line.... he does this a LOT. I keep hoping one of his ilk will resign. All those who do what he does should simply resign if they can't stand up to the bully verbally. They've all taken the oath to support our Constitution but they break that oath every single day = grounds for dismissal. They need to either resist or resign, period. Constituents should remind them of this and point out if they do neither, NO MORE VOTES FOR THEM. Like (3) Reply (1) Share steve reed steveandjanereed’s Substack 17h we need to help more people know this Like Reply Share Gerard Planche 1d Very unfortunately, the far-right parties in the Western World are supporting Trump AND (coincidentally?) Putin. Like (6) Reply (1) Share Russell John Netto Russell John Netto 1d I think yesterday's fiasco is going to leave them in an awkward position, especially if Trump decides to hit their respective countries with tariffs. Here in the UK, for example, the Conservatives are all over the place (including the right-wing media) while the governing Labour party has lost no time in attacking Nigel Farage and his Reform party for its pro-Russian stance. Like (4) Reply Share MM Harris MM Harris 1d 'rascals' = faaaar too kind! So many TURNCOATS!! Like (1) Reply Share Carolyn Woods 1d I'm surprised that they let Zelinsky leave and didn't tie him down until he said 'thank you!' WEIRD WEIRD PEOPLE Like (5) Reply (1) Share MM Harris MM Harris 1d They tried their usual disgusting strong-arm tactics (verbal and physical and outnumbering..) and they didn't work. They only made our support for Zelenskyy STRONGER. Like (1) Reply (1) Share Jan C Jan C 19h Idk how he held his tongue and didn't say, 'Good point. Thank you, President Biden.' And (to 47) 'If you ever help us, I'll thank you too.' Like Reply Share Charlotte Lenox 2d Well it just galvanized me to donate to support Ukraine's defense. Suck on that, Dumpster Fire. Like (72) Reply (3) Share Camille Kelly 1d Me too! Like (21) Reply (1) Share Cheryl Steiger 1d Me, three! Like (19) Reply Share Dave Kisor 1d Razom is a good place to donate. Like (8) Reply Share Punkette Punkette 1d Check out United24 - the official fundraising platform of Ukraine. https://u24.gov.ua/ Like (3) Reply (1) Share Catherine Morrisey Catherine Morrisey 1d Thanks Like (1) Reply Share Margo 2d I believe Zelensky was set up also!!! This was just day 40?? If we last that long what will it be like in a year??? Like (46) Reply Share Bret Bret’s Substack 15h Trump and Vance tried to show they were tough men who won't back down. In the end all they showed us was what pathic bullies they are. Zelensky walks out as an honorable, brave hero and the whole world knows it. Like (1) Reply Share Lois W. Halbert Lois’s Substack 1d I agree 💯. They had Graham ready to go within seconds. Like Reply Share Michael Hutchinson Michael Hutchinson 2d 'Fourteen Democratic governors have released a joint statement condemning what occurred.' Which means 36 governors did not. Watching Trump was like watching a mob boss intimidating someone who has dared to speak out. The only surprise was the absence of a baseball bat. Disgusting and shameful. What did we expect? Like (213) Reply (3) Share Frau Katze Frau Katze 1d Few Republicans are prepared to stand up to Trump. This could cost them if Trump loses popularity due to firing too many people (including MAGAs) and economic malaise due to tariffs and tax cuts for billionaires. Like (17) Reply (1) Share Russell John Netto Russell John Netto 1d Maybe many of those Republicans have been listening hopefully to James Carville's recent prognostication - https://www.foxnews.com/media/ragin-cajun-james-carville-insists-trump-collapse-underway-tells-democrats-sit-back?msockid=1b3548f3f3dd6fe401c45a95f23d6ef7 Like (2) Reply Share Bonnie Holliday Speeg 1d Yes, only thing missing was a ball hat. Both vancetrump showing the world they have zero skills in diplomatic negotiation. A true shitshow. Like (11) Reply Share Carolyn Woods 1d Yes, the bat! Like (1) Reply Share Carolyn Woods 1d He staged the show as he loves to show everyone how tough he is. I am so happy that it backfired as Zelensky came out as the winner. Like (45) Reply Share Ronald Edward Baker Ronald’s Substack 19h Trump hates Zelinsky since he refused to create false indictments of President Biden's behavior and similar lies about Hunter Biden. Trump hates our Canadian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Cristia Freeland since she stood up to him and negotiated a fair trade agreement with the first Trump administration. That agreement has been unilaterally torn up by Trump in 2025, completely against all decent agreed principles. Trump hates all promises or treaties with democratic governments and is ready to ignore them every day. He is Putin's puppet and slave; obvious to all now. Like (3) Reply (1) Share Pamela Pamela 19h We WISH it was obvious to all. Probably all of us, but the Trumpers seem to be a little slow on the take. He is still ragging on endlessly about Hilary Clinton and the damned laptop. Has there ever been a more childish man? He is a complete bubble-gummer, along with his cabinet members. Like Reply Share Linda Querry Linda Querry 2d I am not ashamed of America, I still believe most Americans are decent honorable people who want a multiracial pluralistic democracy and want to support our allies and the human rights of others, I am ashamed of the few billionaires and Christian Nationalists who want to impose their will on the majority for their own greed and. power, I am proud of all those who had the courage to tell the truth that this was just a small selfish broken little man acting a bully. We all need to do all we can to fight this digital COUP, push back and don’t support the monopolies, whenever possible don’t buy from them and don’t support school vouchers, book bannings, or any religious brainwashing Like (221) Reply (9) Share Write a comment... Also share to Notes Meredith Leonard 2d I want to agree with you but for the fact that almost half of the voters chose Trump. I worry for our country. I hope the Trump voters can recalibrate. Like (167) Reply (10) Share Joan Beauregard Joan’s Substack 2d It is an indictment of American society in general that such a vile individual could get elected. In general, society has shown itself to be shallow, uncaring, disingenuous, unserious and deeply addicted to empty celebrity and reality tv. It’s been helped along by legacy media chasing notoriety, whatever is salacious and will pander to the basest tastes of Americans. How did we ever let this happen? Like (70) Reply (3) Share Marge Wherley Marge Wherley 2d We watched their ads and bought their products. In addition, through deteriorating worker benefits, labor cutbacks and monopolization, they got richer and richer - and decided they could become full-fledged oligarchs in the Power Boys Club if they voted for trump and got rid of all those pesky regulations. Like (39) Reply Share Carolyn Woods 1d He's a horrible person but a very good conman. Like (4) Reply Share steve reed steveandjanereed’s Substack 17h step by step in ways that were not understood at the time Like (1) Reply Share M Tree 2d Meredith, some say voter suppression really won. And even without that, keep in mind that by the numbers more people did not vote, voted third party, or voted for Harris than voted for the R candidate. Like (64) Reply Share Dave Posner Dave Posner 2d I think most Trump voters don't care about democracy or Ukraine. They just want the price of eggs to go down and think Trump will make that happen. If it doesn't they will vote Democratic. Like (29) Reply (5) Share Sally Nedelcovych Sally’s Substack 2d I just don't believe that we'll ever have a normal election again; I think they have a plan to stay in power. Like (45) Reply (2) Share Fraser Fraser’s Substack 2d Absolutely true, Sally! Like (9) Reply (1) Share steve reed steveandjanereed’s Substack 17h it is so if you think so..... Like Reply (1) Share Fraser Fraser’s Substack 15h No but if the majority of sane people think so, it is so:) Like Reply Share Carolyn Woods 1d Edited Now that we know Musk and / or Putin had something to do with tampering with the voting machines, I don't think we can ever trust results unless we come up with a new voting process. Like (6) Reply Share JP4M JP4M 2d I have heard some people speak about fears of immigrants, other dangers, and the economy. They are also the people who failed to appreciate the accomplishments of our wonderful form of President, President Biden. They listen to the wrong people, and they become brainwashed. I do not think their prejudices could be built-in. However their prejudices came about, those people’s voting choices were affected, and here we are, for now. Like (24) Reply Share Marge Wherley Marge Wherley 2d In less than a week eggs at the local market went up to $10. Not organic eggs. Just eggs. Like (23) Reply Share Frau Katze Frau Katze 1d The price of eggs won’t go down. Musk is firing the people who are studying and monitoring bird flu. Like (13) Reply Share Joan Beauregard Joan’s Substack 2d In that case, there are going to be a lot of transactional Democrats prety soon. Like (3) Reply Share Jody Jody 2d Actually, just about a third of eligible voters chose Trump. About a third chose Harris, and about a third couldn’t be bothered to vote. Like (23) Reply (1) Share Claudia B Claudia’s Substack 1d THIS! People need to be reminded at every opportunity that Felon 47 did NOT win by a landslide or receive a mandate. He got less than 50% of all votes cast. And “won” by a 1.7% margin. Like (39) Reply (1) Share Punkette Punkette 1d Actually his margin of victory was even lower -only 1.47%. Like (2) Reply Share Jan C Jan C 1d Only if you ignore the growing amount of info that implies voter suppression and possible outright manipulation were involved in the election. Like (18) Reply Share Lil Harting Lil’s Substack 2d Once their 'groceries' go sky high they will wake up. And once they are fired from jobs they have had for years (with no reason except Musk thought it a good idea) they may reconsider. Like (14) Reply Share Phil M. Phil M. 2d I spy on them. And you need to know that they do not know what we know. Their media 'feed' is so incredibly censored, I wouldn't know where to begin telling you. They are beginning to see the light though. Like (11) Reply (1) Share Frau Katze Frau Katze 1d Fox News. Like (3) Reply Share JP4M JP4M 2d Edited I sometimes wonder about people who did not vote, Whether they wanted to vote and could not, or whether they thought their vote did not matter, or in some instances, simply felt they did not want to vote for either candidate so did not. I have known people who voted early and then found that something happened to their particular choice before the election was over. The result was that they will no longer vote early. On the other hand, How many people, I wonder, had planned to vote and we’re counting in it, but something happened to prevent them from reaching the polls? We never know for sure what peace reasons are unless they tell us. I say the percentages are of the population who did vote rather than of our whole population of registered voters, or of our whole population of voting age people. I am thankful for all of the good people who can see what needs to be done regarding voting, and I hope they will be able to and will choose to vote in every election to help put our country back up back on the right track. I am extremely worried about the people who have been arrested and deported or taken to horrible places to be held prisoners sometimes within the last 30 days. They, the people of Ukraine, and all of the people who are losing jobs and who depend on our services, in and out of this country, are hurting. I believe much more harm will be done if our government does not act responsibly to stop this aggressive power grab, and nonsense. We have the Constitution, We have people holding position to have taken an oath to it, And we must find ways to give them strength to uphold the oath they each took. Lives will be saved, families and our country will be saved, and Other countries and freedoms will also be saved if Every elected and appointed person would do the right thing. Like (11) Reply (1) Share Punkette Punkette 1d There was widespread voter suppression and many voters by mail reported their votes were never counted. We will probably never know the true extent of 2024 election meddling. Like (2) Reply Share Carol Worthington-Levy 1d TOO MANY PEOPLE DID NOT VOTE. it was just what they worked hard to do - disenfranchise voters. Like (8) Reply Share janet glenn janet glenn 1d Yes but we out number them. The more people that vote, the more we win. That's why gop are suppressing votes as much as they can before 2026 Like (5) Reply Share Rosalie Cryan 2d Yes, you are right. I think we the people, standing for democracy around the world, should form a philanthropy group to send support - $$$$ - to the Ukrainian defense, headed by ? who? so that the Ukrainian people know Americans are with them. Like (98) Reply (3) Share Carol T Cox (NJ to VA to FL) Carol T Cox (NJ to VA to FL) 2d Prof. Timothy Snyder just posted this: If you are thinking today about how to help Ukrainians, here are some possibilities: Come Back Alive (Ukrainian NGO that supports soldiers on the battlefield and veterans), United 24 (the Ukrainian state platform for donations, with many excellent projects), RAZOM (an American NGO, tax-deductible for US citizens, which cooperates with Ukrainian NGOS to support civilians), and Documenting Ukraine (a project that helps to give Ukrainians a voice, also tax-deductible for Americans). Like (47) Reply Share Gregg Bender Gregg Bender 2d Https://U24.gov.ua Like (19) Reply (3) Share Joan Beauregard Joan’s Substack 2d Thanks, Greg! Like (9) Reply Share JP4M JP4M 2d Thank you, Gregg Bender. Like (7) Reply Share Michael Michael’s Substack 1d Thank you. I plan to do this!! Like (3) Reply Share Virginia McVarish Virginia’s Substack 2d I think that's a wonderful idea. Like (10) Reply Share RedElisa Mendoza RedElisa Mendoza 2d And they call themselves Christians! Like (35) Reply (2) Share Joan Beauregard Joan’s Substack 2d They are not. They should be called antichristians. Unfortunately they cause many people to walk away or to throw the baby out with the bath water. One day the backlash will be severe and good, true Christians will suffer as well as these false, delusional Christians Like (12) Reply Share Emily Kirk 1d I think it quite likely that some anti semitism is involved in this televised ambush. Like (4) Reply Share M Tree 2d Linda, I still have faith in most of us too. And I apologize for the insanity of some of us. I hope that I can keep my faith. Like (28) Reply Share Bob Dorson 1d I am ashamed of the man in the Oval Office who supposedly represents us to the world What a disgusting little piece of shit he is and Vance, Musk and all the Repubs in Congress. Like (6) Reply Share Lil Harting Lil’s Substack 2d I agree totally! I have to believe that more Americans think like us. We need to encourage our fellow Americans to let our congressmen and seniors know how we feel. Like (6) Reply Share Carol Worthington-Levy 1d i am ashamed of what this country has become, that we actually have this ugly piece of crap as our representative. We must get this guy impeached and out of here. he is a disgrace, a cruel creepy sludge. Like (5) Reply Share JP4M JP4M 2d Linda Querry, thank you for defining and expanding those feelings with helpful suggestions. I believe there used to be lists of what products we could buy that would support Democratic causes. Is there a list available somewhere now? They also used to be a list of what products Financially supported Republican causes. I would like to have both lists up-to-date if possible. I think many of us are not even aware of we are buying something that supports someone we are not wanting to be in office. Minding our purchases that way would be small ways, but they would add up due to the number of consumers. Like (5) Reply Share Russell John Netto Russell John Netto 1d But you've voted for Trump twice! American society is fractured and has been for a long time. Trump has been the beneficiary of this dislocation. Like (1) Reply Share Dennis King Dennis King 2d Edited Marina, I am ashamed of everyone in this country who voted for Trump, or who didn't vote unless they were on their deathbed. There is simply no reason to allow a confirmed traitor to threaten all of our existences. He and his criminal cadre must be prosecuted. He is not the law, regardless of the blather from his sycophants and media moguls, or of the silence from the weaklings in Congress. Noteworthy is that Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) as well as other patriots spoke out in defense of The American People as well as of President Zelensky today. Like (132) Reply (3) Share Dennis King Dennis King 2d Prof. Reich, you will never be intruding on my days with your messages, especially in such times of trial. Like (107) Reply (2) Share RedElisa Mendoza RedElisa Mendoza 2d Prof. Reich keeps us well informed and shines like a billion bright stars in the nightime sky! Like (13) Reply Share JP4M JP4M 2d Ditto. I think we all feel gratitude. Like (9) Reply Share Juliette Craig Juliette Craig 1d The greatest blame belongs with the Republican Party for legitimizing this conman. Trump carried his party's stamp of approval for three election cycles. It is Republican elites who put lipstick on a pig and paraded him as their standard bearer. Donald Trump told them who he was and they endorsed him. Like (41) Reply Share Lee Kaplan Lee Kaplan 1d Edited After learning how many (mostly Black) voters were disenfranchised by voter suppression, I’d like to amend “didn’t vote” to “couldn’t be bothered to vote”. Like (12) Reply Share Ann Panda Ann Panda 2d Same. Like (86) Reply Share justin SG justin SG 2d Marina, it was shameful, indeed. President Trump and JD Vance were despicable. I immediately called my Republican Representative in Congress and said I want him to speak out against Trump and Vance and their disrespectful treatment of President Zelensky. Trump sounded like Putin! Disgusting! Like (56) Reply (2) Share RedElisa Mendoza RedElisa Mendoza 2d DJT and Vance both need strait jackets and big tape on their mouths! Like (10) Reply Share Frau Katze Frau Katze 1d Trump is a Putin wannabe. Like (5) Reply Share A doc reads A doc reads 2d Agree, Marina. We US citizens, are ashamed and diminished by association with Trump. Like (38) Reply Share Lark Leonard Lark Leonard 2d You are not alone, Marina. I hope we can support Ukraine in a joint outreach, a statement from the people of our country, as contrasted with Trump & Vance. This is needed. Like (24) Reply (2) Share RedElisa Mendoza RedElisa Mendoza 2d Pres. Zelensky is now more loved,more respected and more supported. I hope and pray the Good Lord will turn this around for him.He's a true man,he stepped up for his country with commitment and devotion. Like (14) Reply (1) Share Juliette Craig Juliette Craig 1d Zelensky should feel pride for walking out without handing over those mineral rights. He left holding the Trump Card. Like (3) Reply Share JP4M JP4M 2d It was a culmination of donations from children in France that paid to have their gift of our Statue of Liberty brought here and placed where she is. Their collective generosity and sacrifice is one example of how small amounts and maybe some larger donations can add up to make a positive difference. Like (9) Reply Share RedElisa Mendoza RedElisa Mendoza 2d Remember,it's not the country,it's DJT's despicable behavior along w/ some of the Maga Thugs in Congress.THIS IS NOT WHAT WE ARE! Though I' am absolutely heartbroken and it's very frightening,I find a place where I can look past this and know somehow this will be dealt with! We are a resilient nation. Like (19) Reply (1) Share JP4M JP4M 2d Hooray for your message! Yes, we are a resilient nation! Like (6) Reply Share JP4M JP4M 2d I am ashamed of the people in the country who are allowing this horrific disgrace to happen, and of the image these greedy power mongers are giving our country by misusing their positions and in defying our Constitition in numerous ways while still not being held accountable. Thank goodness good people are standing up to them! Like (18) Reply Share Ed Weldon Ed’s Substack 2d I try not to hate. It's bad for body and soul. I'm trying today, my most difficult effort so far. Like (13) Reply Share JOHN STEVENS 2d I am going to keep on trying and fighting. I certainly blame the many obtuse people who voted for Don the Con. I am ashamed BUT WE CAN'T GIVE UP!! Like (12) Reply Share Diane Bradford Diane Bradford 2d Exactly what I feel. Like (9) Reply Share Marianne L 1d They should be ashamed of themselves. Like (2) Reply (1) Share Ed Weldon Ed’s Substack 1d Their heads are buried in the pillows of entertainment. They feel no shame. Like Reply Share Jim Lynch 1d Sadly, yes. :( Like (2) Reply Share Jazzme Dennis’s Newsletter 2d Agree Marina Like (2) Reply Share Ronald Edward Baker Ronald’s Substack 19h Come to Canada where true American patriots are always welcome! We need your fired scientists, engineers, doctors and research scientists to come here now and make Canada the True North, Stronger and Freer of all tyrants and dictators like the Trump/Putin Axis powers! Like (1) Reply Share Load More