People thought that Matt Gaetz was a terrible choice for AG, so we got Bondi. The country got rid of Bondi and we got Todd Blanche. See the pattern? I do. Within this administration, every AG will be worse than its predecessor.
People thought that Matt Gaetz was a terrible choice for AG, so we got Bondi. The country got rid of Bondi and we got Todd Blanche. See the pattern? I do. Within this administration, every AG will be worse than its predecessor.
A faction is consolidating power in America through a 'domination project' intended to impose permanent structural control over the majority. Components: - Autocracy - Manipulation of fear - Propaganda machinery - IA & Billionaires collusion - Breathtaking corruption A painful process will follow.
Seeing the depravity unleashed by authoritarian forces on America, one wonders: 1) Are we still before the point where peaceful self-correction towards civility & rule of law is possible, or 2) Have we crossed it, making such a peaceful self-correcting change unfeasible? Tough times for America.
Adelita Grijalva was not sworn in the House for 7 weeks while her signature was needed to vote whether to release the Epstein files. It now appears that dozens of GOP house representatives will vote in favor of releasing them. So, why didn’t they sign the petition to release the files? Shameless!
Quick question? How do one call people who commit deplorable acts? 🤔 PS - no need to answer, it’s a rhetorical question.
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: 1) What actions will be taken to counter the draconian abuses that will be unleashed on the country with this massive resource allocation to ICE? 2) Why is a general strike not starting tomorrow? 3) If not tomorrow, why not the day after? This is urgent.
We’re witnessing in America a SCOTUS-induced war among 2 dissimilar, antagonistic groups. One, in favor of democracy, checks & balances, and rights for all. The other, supportive of autocracy, no checks to the autocrat, and special rights for some. This conflict can only be settled unpleasantly.
These are the people that make America great 🇲🇽🇺🇸
In today’s situation, pro-democracy forces can make one of the following 2 errors: 1) React weakly & slowly against a fascist movement. 2) React quickly & strongly against a movement that is not fascist after all. A country can afford error #2. Error #1 would be catastrophic. Big difference.
For no particular reason, I thought it would be a good time to repost this.
Sergio Peirano@sergiopeirano.bsky.social · last yr.Those orders will eventually be issued by these MAGA fascists. When that occurs, there are 3 main outcomes: 1) Military don’t obey: we are in a coup. 2) Military obey: we are in autocracy/dictatorship. 3) Military partially obey: we are in a civil war. Yeap, elections have consequences.
The North American Building Trade Unions are calling for the return of their member, Kilmer Abrego Garcia, who is the victim of human trafficking by our government.
Forecast: several of the people from Venezuela who are not members of Tren de Aragua and were illegally (without due process) sent to a maximum security prison in another country (El Salvador) will eventually sue the US government for these abuses, and have good chances of winning their cases.
NEW: According to the @nytimes.com, the Trump administration is planning to argue that its invocation of the Alien Enemies Act allows it to enter the homes of any person who they believe are subject to the declaration WITHOUT A WARRANT. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
Administration Officials Believe Order Lets Immigration Agents Enter Homes Without Warrants
It remains unclear whether the Trump administration will apply the law in this way. But such an interpretation, experts say, would infringe on basic civil liberties.
nytimes.com
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · last yr.NEW! Sworn declarations filed last night confirm the Trump admin sent INNOCENT people to rot in prison El Salvador, including a professional soccer player jailed and tortured by the Maduro regime, who entered this country LEGALLY to seek asylum, and who has NO CRIMINAL RECORD in either country.
Today, Americans sent a powerful message to the world—and to Krasnov. Volunteers in DC unfurled the largest Ukrainian flag in history, showing unwavering support for Ukraine & President Zelenskyy. We stand for freedom. We stand with Ukraine. 🇺🇦💙💛 #SlavaUkraini #NAFO AmericanCoalitionforUkraine IG
Just made a mistake. After a long time, I watched the start of Smerconish program. How can such a package of shallow, pretzel-twisted ideas be aired by CNN? Ah, almost forgot his exquisite condescending tone when responding to any viewer calls out his garbage: “YOU don’t understand.” Pathetic.
I am considering writing a book. Its title: Nov 5: the day a bunch of haters elected a flock of degenerates.
Appalling request: 1) It’s breathtaking to hear the felon, vice-felon, and the felon-adoring parrots to request Zelensky’s resignation. 2) It’s a new low in US foreign policy which, I’m afraid, will soon be surpassed by these christo-fascists talibans. 3) Zelensky should not resign. Putin should.
Lost in today’s fiasco in the WH (i.e., Trump/Vance attempted ambush of Zelensky) is Trump’s pathetic behavior of disrespecting previous US presidents in front of media & international leaders. Such dismal behavior should be unacceptable to all Americans. Full stop.
Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share. snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
snyder.substack.com
In a world in which nuclear super-powers either invade countries or casually talk about annexing/taking other countries, what will other countries eventually do? Since countries strive for long-term survival, a scenario of nuclear proliferation in multiple other countries is now more likely.
For weeks, I have been wondering about how the US financial markets will react to the ongoing institutional demolition. Financial markets thrive in a reliable judicial system. After a month of autocracy, a few cracks have appeared, which may signal that investors are starting to be concerned? 🤔
Dear grotesque SCOTUS: While autocracy takes over America, what do the 6 of you who enabled these events feel at night prior to falling asleep: 1) Intellectual pride 2) Mission accomplished 3) We would do it again 4) Nothing; we don’t care PS: No need to respond, it is a rhetorical question.
Starting to sink in! Solutions won’t be on the Hill, only in mass protests. Our Offense? MILLIONS in the streets protesting. Our defense? In the courts by people like Marc Elias. (Crucial) Three people have emerged as charismatic leaders for The Resistance: AOC Jasmine Crockett Pete Buttigieg