We can only continue to link arms, grit our teeth, and remember that the only way forward is through this. Mobilize, look after one another and make a plan to vote. If the reformers and activists who carried us through the upheavals of our nation's past could do it, so can we. And vow to hold those who have broken our country to account.
I agree, Marina, if Nixon had been held accountable, we would not be here now. The fact that Ford pardoned him seems to give permission for the president to do as he pleases. This regime must be investigated, indicted, and prosecuted for their many crimes against We the People.
Ford's pardon of Nixon was regrettable, but if it hadn't happened, I'm 99% sure that Reagan would have been elected and re-elected, leading us in a fairly straight line to where we are now. Reagan's tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy, not to mention his gutting of unions, played a key role. So did Clinton's repeal of most of the Glass-Steagall Act, along with his demonization of people on welfare and Black people in general. The majority in the crucial Citizens United decision (2010) were all Republican appointees. Not to forget that before his downfall, Nixon implemented the "southern strategy," which prompted white Southern Democrats to exit the Democratic Party and help shape the formerly Grand Old Party in their racist image.
We’re witnessing the layering of a corrupt administration. One goes, the next one who is even more subhuman in loyalty to the Dear Leader steps up to the plate. This is a clear effort to protect Trump from his exposure in the Epstein files. I remember during Trump’s first term that he said “I like ‘acting’”…meaning that he preferred to put his choice in as an “acting” official over the prospect of having to go before Congress to have his nominees approved. The question becomes a matter of whether Congress has become sufficiently compliant at this point that his nominee will be approved pronto, with minimal oversight or questions as to their past performance and/or fitness for office. We see where this has led. If past is prologue, as they say, we’re headed down a one-way, dead-end street that leads to a layered and redundant autocracy.
Europe is right to be concerned. Europe is right to start to raise the drawbridge on the United States. I just wish I could do the same. But safety and security belong to the brave ones who speak out and who act to restore sanity and the rule of law. Somebody better step up to show us how it’s done, because I fear we’ve lost our way and the consequences are dire.
Yesterday you interviewed Kirsten Powers who said Todd Blanche was Respected, Serious, and Stands Up To Trump. Amazing as those statements were, they were left to stand. And the interview was aired. She may have worked for CNN and written books, but she is not a scholar of truth.
Thank You Steven..Even now I find it hard to understand that so many people will break the laws and norms for a man who is a grifter of the first order. Who are all these Americans ? The wealthy, the educated, the powerful, not an ounce of patriotism for the country that gave them so much. They are dismantling our country brick by brick. It will take a hundred years of decent behavior on our part for our allies to trust us again. I hope we can win in November so we can start that long process. lost in america
There is no reason to think Bondi’s successor as Attorney General will be any better than she has been. No one who serves in the orange felon’s cabinet will have the rule of law as their goal.
What do you call a person who betrays herself, her former stance against sex trafficking, her vows to uphold the law, her conscience and her god (despite the hypocritical cross she never fails to display)? A TRAITOR.
Thank you sir. Have no need for any celebration over Bondi’s firing just as much as Noem’s removal and ultimately being placed at that “Shield of America” crazy organization. She was predictable, in a year and change she’s been able to turn the DOJ into his political attorneys to do his bidding. Longtime career attorneys with integrity are long gone, the DOJ that once was the “people’s” is no longer. It’s difficult to rebuild and so easy to destroy so the next selection he makes unfortunately will be even worse. There are too many bench warmers in that MAGA sphere. Wouldn’t be surprised another banner with his mugshot doesn’t go up somewhere at the DOJ as a parting gift from Bondi.. since per the WSJ Bondi pleaded to him to keep her job until the summer…
Who’s next to get the axe from this delusional dementia riddled sociopath? Will it be Patel, Hegseth or other members of his regime making a ton of money off the grift, he doesn’t like others making money, it’s all for him to steal..
Thank you sir. Have no need for any celebration over Bondi’s firing just as much as Noem’s removal and ultimately being placed at that “Shield of America” crazy organization. She was predictable, in a year and change she’s been able to turn the DOJ into his political attorneys to do his bidding. Longtime career attorneys with integrity are long gone, the DOJ that once was the “people’s” is no longer. It’s difficult to rebuild and so easy to destroy so the next selection he makes unfortunately will be even worse. There are too many bench warmers in that MAGA sphere. Wouldn’t be surprised another banner with his mugshot doesn’t go up somewhere at the DOJ as a parting gift from Bondi.. since per the WSJ Bondi pleaded to him to keep her job until the summer…
Who’s next to get the axe from this delusional dementia riddled sociopath? Will it be Patel, Hegseth or other members of his regime making a ton of money off the grift, he doesn’t like others making money, it’s all for him to steal..
Sadly, there’s a deep bench in the hell that is MAGA. Always seems to be someone worse subbing in.
We can only continue to link arms, grit our teeth, and remember that the only way forward is through this. Mobilize, look after one another and make a plan to vote. If the reformers and activists who carried us through the upheavals of our nation's past could do it, so can we. And vow to hold those who have broken our country to account.
I agree, Marina, if Nixon had been held accountable, we would not be here now. The fact that Ford pardoned him seems to give permission for the president to do as he pleases. This regime must be investigated, indicted, and prosecuted for their many crimes against We the People.
Ford's pardon of Nixon was regrettable, but if it hadn't happened, I'm 99% sure that Reagan would have been elected and re-elected, leading us in a fairly straight line to where we are now. Reagan's tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy, not to mention his gutting of unions, played a key role. So did Clinton's repeal of most of the Glass-Steagall Act, along with his demonization of people on welfare and Black people in general. The majority in the crucial Citizens United decision (2010) were all Republican appointees. Not to forget that before his downfall, Nixon implemented the "southern strategy," which prompted white Southern Democrats to exit the Democratic Party and help shape the formerly Grand Old Party in their racist image.
We’re witnessing the layering of a corrupt administration. One goes, the next one who is even more subhuman in loyalty to the Dear Leader steps up to the plate. This is a clear effort to protect Trump from his exposure in the Epstein files. I remember during Trump’s first term that he said “I like ‘acting’”…meaning that he preferred to put his choice in as an “acting” official over the prospect of having to go before Congress to have his nominees approved. The question becomes a matter of whether Congress has become sufficiently compliant at this point that his nominee will be approved pronto, with minimal oversight or questions as to their past performance and/or fitness for office. We see where this has led. If past is prologue, as they say, we’re headed down a one-way, dead-end street that leads to a layered and redundant autocracy.
Europe is right to be concerned. Europe is right to start to raise the drawbridge on the United States. I just wish I could do the same. But safety and security belong to the brave ones who speak out and who act to restore sanity and the rule of law. Somebody better step up to show us how it’s done, because I fear we’ve lost our way and the consequences are dire.
Yet another chapter in the degradation of America by those called "Leaders".
Even worse is witnessing those who continue to bow down to trump.
What an embarrassment for all.
Will Lee Zeldin get the dubious honor of being confirmed as AG? Jeanine Pirro? Alina Habba? Never Aileen Cannon as she's waiting for Alito to retire.
Yesterday you interviewed Kirsten Powers who said Todd Blanche was Respected, Serious, and Stands Up To Trump. Amazing as those statements were, they were left to stand. And the interview was aired. She may have worked for CNN and written books, but she is not a scholar of truth.
Thank You Steven..Even now I find it hard to understand that so many people will break the laws and norms for a man who is a grifter of the first order. Who are all these Americans ? The wealthy, the educated, the powerful, not an ounce of patriotism for the country that gave them so much. They are dismantling our country brick by brick. It will take a hundred years of decent behavior on our part for our allies to trust us again. I hope we can win in November so we can start that long process. lost in america
As I noted elsewhere, this started long before Trump came along. It wasn't just "the wealthy, the educated, the powerful" who elected Reagan twice.
There is no reason to think Bondi’s successor as Attorney General will be any better than she has been. No one who serves in the orange felon’s cabinet will have the rule of law as their goal.
What do you call a person who betrays herself, her former stance against sex trafficking, her vows to uphold the law, her conscience and her god (despite the hypocritical cross she never fails to display)? A TRAITOR.
Thank you sir. Have no need for any celebration over Bondi’s firing just as much as Noem’s removal and ultimately being placed at that “Shield of America” crazy organization. She was predictable, in a year and change she’s been able to turn the DOJ into his political attorneys to do his bidding. Longtime career attorneys with integrity are long gone, the DOJ that once was the “people’s” is no longer. It’s difficult to rebuild and so easy to destroy so the next selection he makes unfortunately will be even worse. There are too many bench warmers in that MAGA sphere. Wouldn’t be surprised another banner with his mugshot doesn’t go up somewhere at the DOJ as a parting gift from Bondi.. since per the WSJ Bondi pleaded to him to keep her job until the summer…
Who’s next to get the axe from this delusional dementia riddled sociopath? Will it be Patel, Hegseth or other members of his regime making a ton of money off the grift, he doesn’t like others making money, it’s all for him to steal..
Thank you sir. Have no need for any celebration over Bondi’s firing just as much as Noem’s removal and ultimately being placed at that “Shield of America” crazy organization. She was predictable, in a year and change she’s been able to turn the DOJ into his political attorneys to do his bidding. Longtime career attorneys with integrity are long gone, the DOJ that once was the “people’s” is no longer. It’s difficult to rebuild and so easy to destroy so the next selection he makes unfortunately will be even worse. There are too many bench warmers in that MAGA sphere. Wouldn’t be surprised another banner with his mugshot doesn’t go up somewhere at the DOJ as a parting gift from Bondi.. since per the WSJ Bondi pleaded to him to keep her job until the summer…
Who’s next to get the axe from this delusional dementia riddled sociopath? Will it be Patel, Hegseth or other members of his regime making a ton of money off the grift, he doesn’t like others making money, it’s all for him to steal..