You'd better be paying attention, and you'd better show up somewhere tomorrow at a No Kings event, or you are going to be next.
You can believe all you want that you're not at risk, but that is not true. Your location, your skin color, your gender, your financial status, who you voted for -- none of those things will matter to this power-mad, cruel, and heartless regime when it comes for you, your family, your friends, your neighbors, your coworkers.
“…constant lying is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore. A people that can no longer distinguish between truth and lies cannot distinguish between right and wrong...With such a people, you can do whatever you want." - Hannah Arendt
Yes, Noem rushing to get on air at Faux News immediately and lie is proof of that.
Her claim that Secret Service thought he was an attacker is disproven by the way they tugged and shoved him out of the room. At attacker would be immediately flattened. That he burst into the room is also false. He says he was escorted to the press conference and observed for a while.
But the obvious proof she lied is that reporters heard him introduce himself before speaking & video shows him telling officers who he is while he’s removed from the room.
Sadly, a panel of the 9th circuit lets Trump control the guard until a June 17 hearing. I'm planning to attend our No Kings No Clowns protest in my town....but some of my friends are NOT going to attend. They are afraid. I told them it's better to be afraid with hundreds of like-minded people than to cower in your home, alone, isn't it? I have family in the military, and I know my cousins are NOT happy about 1) the parade, which gobbles up money that should be going to the care of veterans or 2) the idea that they are to point weapons at fellow citizens. I'm waiting for a refusal to follow orders. Will report back on the protest. Why not do a roundup from across the country?
I hope millions of Americans come out for No Kings, the first of what I believe will be many mass movements of resistance through the summer and beyond. Do not listen to the lies; trust your eyes and truthful sources. And may the Murdoch media empire be damned! They are complicit in the killing of democracy. Be safe, be cool, be there tomorrow!
Exactly Steven, if not now, when? We are quickly running out of when’s. It is sad to see 4,000 National Guardsmen, 700 US Marines and the LAPD obeying unlawful orders. The NYPD doing the same. Eruptions of violence amongst peaceful protestors can be better resolved through deescalation. I believe adding a show of force of the magnitude that trump has used is pouring gasoline on a fire. We also can’t overlook the possibility that instigators are being used.
Tomorrow is not just No Kings Day, it is Flag Day. If you are at a No Kings Day event, bring a flag. If you have a flag at your house, be sure to fly it. It is our flag, time to take it back!
From Heather Cox Richardson, June 12 "Letters from an American": "While much focus has been on the assault itself, what [Kristi] Noem was saying before [Senator Alex] Padilla spoke out is crucially important. 'We are not going away,' she said. 'We are staying here to liberate this city from the socialists and the burdensome leadership that this governor and that this mayor have placed on this country and what they have tried to insert into the city.'"
No wonder she didn't want a Democratic, pro-democracy senator to hear what she was saying.
Noem dropped the pretense. This is not about protecting a city or cities but about attacking their leadership. This is political.
“We are staying here to liberate this city from the socialist and the burdensome leadership that this governor and that this mayor have placed on this country.”
DJT dropped the pretense that his deportation activities are to protect communities and citizens. When he said this (about the same time Sen. Padilla was being handcuffed):
“You go into a farm and you look at people — they’ve been there for 20, 25, years, and they’ve worked great, and the owner of the farm loves them, and everything else and then you’re supposed to throw them out,” Trump said at the White House.
Was this change in tone the result of polling? Quinnipiac might be a blip but it may be the tip of the iceberg. (He’s losing independents, biggly on this, on trade and Ukraine. The polling is much worse for him on international students & universities.)
“Fifty-four percent of registered voters disapprove of “the way Donald Trump is handling immigration issues,” and only 43% approve. Fifty-two percent of independents disapprove, vs. 43% approve. Among Republicans, 87% approve, and 9% disapprove. Among Democrats, 4% approve of how Donald Trump handles immigration, and 95% disapprove.”
my feeling today....The more the orange one arrests what he considers his enemies ...like senators and congress people and any democrat... it becomes obvious, if not crystal clear, he lost all 3 elections and he's also extremely paranoid... be nice if muck would point out the flaws in our election method of vote castings ... he could do it under the " hypothetical example of what could happen" to protect his sorry ass...
Four decades ago, fascists secretly took over our schools and removed the one and only spiritual institution from our government. Until this nation faces this truth that we’re in a state of utter confusion without spirituality connecting us, we will live in chaos, not democracy. Instead of dwelling on the confusion Trump is inflicting on us, help a leader learn and do something about its root cause by you learning about it at WhiteChalkCrime.com.
Not at all. Good question. Probably the biggest reason people have become evil because religion turns many off whereas spirituality is our connecting with a higher power. We either do that or we disconnect and think only about ourselves. That’s what schools used to teach not to do. Trump is the epitome of no spirituality amongst us.
I personally reject religion but have no problem with those who find it helpful. Thanks for asking. It helps me to clarify my message
OrgRel has taught people to look outside themselves for the Divine. But it’s actually in them. It’s in everyone (though I admit there are some people where it’s hard to discern). OrgRel has posed as the smartest entity in the room, and when people reject that, they often make themselves the room’s most brilliant. The idea of something “greater than themselves” equates to abuse and terrifies folks.
Your message is important and very much needed! Thank you.
When you refer to spirituality are you speaking of religion? If so you are mistaken. Our doctrines in the United States of America specify separation between church and state. Am I misunderstanding your commentary? Please enlighten me.
Not all but far too many when even a few contaminate the profession. Listen to the teachers at WhiteChalkCrime.com and EndTeacherAbuse.org so you don’t crush these people with a statement dismissing those who were called to teach but treated like enemies.
If we don't stand up and support our Democracy tomorrow, it is lost. Don't let June 14th be a day of silence and submission, let it be the day that we the people said peacefully, "Not now, Not today, Not ever!"
It is obvious that Trump is in over his head and has no idea what he is doing. This self aggrandizing monster has no business being in politics in the first place, but , unfortunately is, much to the detriment of the country. Every time you turn around, he has changed his”mind” about something. He has been torturing and terrorizing immigrants for months, now he says many of them are good people who have lived here for years and should not be hunted down. Did his sinking poll numbers on immigration have anything to do with this?
In regard to Iran and other hotspots, he reminds me of a petulant child, stamping his feet and making threats, “You better or else.” All he wants is taking the credit for ending the problem, but no one is paying attention or cares.
We, as a country, are in a MAGA mess with this poor excuse for a president.
Tomorrow, our town, which voted pro Republican, holds a “No Kings Rally.” We actually have folks who are “Afraid” to attend. A sad testament to life in America today! Many of those most likely to attend will be elderly, myself included (83), and not in the best shape, again myself included! That said, me and my Cane are going! Ironically it’s this Group’s rage at the action of tRump and his sycophants that could negatively underscore the effectiveness of the Rally!! We can’t let that happen…IT’S Critical RALLY ATTENDEES can’t be accused of provoking anti-rally protesters. It must be the silent, ominous strength of the numbers alone attending the Rally to demonstrate it’s resolve!!
If only, IF ONLY, no one (can’t prevent those who are paid to be there) showed up for PP’s (Phelonious Phlegm’s) “parade”. Better yet, how about planting micro-speakers along the parade route. And, when the time comes… crickets… nothing but cricket sounds heard. No offense to our beloved military bands, but, this would be something I’d like to witness.
You'd better be paying attention, and you'd better show up somewhere tomorrow at a No Kings event, or you are going to be next.
You can believe all you want that you're not at risk, but that is not true. Your location, your skin color, your gender, your financial status, who you voted for -- none of those things will matter to this power-mad, cruel, and heartless regime when it comes for you, your family, your friends, your neighbors, your coworkers.
Show up. Stand up. Speak out.
Be peaceful, but be strong.
Watch what they do, as well as what they say.
“…constant lying is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore. A people that can no longer distinguish between truth and lies cannot distinguish between right and wrong...With such a people, you can do whatever you want." - Hannah Arendt
Yes, Noem rushing to get on air at Faux News immediately and lie is proof of that.
Her claim that Secret Service thought he was an attacker is disproven by the way they tugged and shoved him out of the room. At attacker would be immediately flattened. That he burst into the room is also false. He says he was escorted to the press conference and observed for a while.
But the obvious proof she lied is that reporters heard him introduce himself before speaking & video shows him telling officers who he is while he’s removed from the room.
Sadly, a panel of the 9th circuit lets Trump control the guard until a June 17 hearing. I'm planning to attend our No Kings No Clowns protest in my town....but some of my friends are NOT going to attend. They are afraid. I told them it's better to be afraid with hundreds of like-minded people than to cower in your home, alone, isn't it? I have family in the military, and I know my cousins are NOT happy about 1) the parade, which gobbles up money that should be going to the care of veterans or 2) the idea that they are to point weapons at fellow citizens. I'm waiting for a refusal to follow orders. Will report back on the protest. Why not do a roundup from across the country?
I hope millions of Americans come out for No Kings, the first of what I believe will be many mass movements of resistance through the summer and beyond. Do not listen to the lies; trust your eyes and truthful sources. And may the Murdoch media empire be damned! They are complicit in the killing of democracy. Be safe, be cool, be there tomorrow!
Exactly Steven, if not now, when? We are quickly running out of when’s. It is sad to see 4,000 National Guardsmen, 700 US Marines and the LAPD obeying unlawful orders. The NYPD doing the same. Eruptions of violence amongst peaceful protestors can be better resolved through deescalation. I believe adding a show of force of the magnitude that trump has used is pouring gasoline on a fire. We also can’t overlook the possibility that instigators are being used.
Tomorrow is not just No Kings Day, it is Flag Day. If you are at a No Kings Day event, bring a flag. If you have a flag at your house, be sure to fly it. It is our flag, time to take it back!
I never stopped flying my flag. Red is my favorite color and MAGA is not taking that away from me either.
Unfortunately Trump’s control of the California National Guard will still be in place tomorrow.
He’s just itching for any excuse to declare martial law so he can get the military to shoot people.
The resistance to this evil regime must continue.
I can understand people being afraid. But please, please show up tomorrow in solidarity with each other.
Thinking of you all and please take care of yourselves and each other.
From Heather Cox Richardson, June 12 "Letters from an American": "While much focus has been on the assault itself, what [Kristi] Noem was saying before [Senator Alex] Padilla spoke out is crucially important. 'We are not going away,' she said. 'We are staying here to liberate this city from the socialists and the burdensome leadership that this governor and that this mayor have placed on this country and what they have tried to insert into the city.'"
No wonder she didn't want a Democratic, pro-democracy senator to hear what she was saying.
P.S. Noem's comment was also reported in the MSNBC newsletter, so I hope it's getting around.
See you all on the streets tomorrow. And for as long as it takes thereafter to bring this regime to an inglorious end.
Noem dropped the pretense. This is not about protecting a city or cities but about attacking their leadership. This is political.
“We are staying here to liberate this city from the socialist and the burdensome leadership that this governor and that this mayor have placed on this country.”
DJT dropped the pretense that his deportation activities are to protect communities and citizens. When he said this (about the same time Sen. Padilla was being handcuffed):
“You go into a farm and you look at people — they’ve been there for 20, 25, years, and they’ve worked great, and the owner of the farm loves them, and everything else and then you’re supposed to throw them out,” Trump said at the White House.
“We’re going to have an order on that pretty soon, I think,” he added. “We can’t do that to our farmers and leisure too, hotels.” https://sanjosespotlight.com/trump-may-shield-undocumented-farm-workers-from-his-deportation/
Was this change in tone the result of polling? Quinnipiac might be a blip but it may be the tip of the iceberg. (He’s losing independents, biggly on this, on trade and Ukraine. The polling is much worse for him on international students & universities.)
“Fifty-four percent of registered voters disapprove of “the way Donald Trump is handling immigration issues,” and only 43% approve. Fifty-two percent of independents disapprove, vs. 43% approve. Among Republicans, 87% approve, and 9% disapprove. Among Democrats, 4% approve of how Donald Trump handles immigration, and 95% disapprove.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2025/06/12/new-poll-rates-trump-poorly-on-trade-immigration-and-ukraine/
Well said. Silence means surrender. No Kings. Tomorrow.
my feeling today....The more the orange one arrests what he considers his enemies ...like senators and congress people and any democrat... it becomes obvious, if not crystal clear, he lost all 3 elections and he's also extremely paranoid... be nice if muck would point out the flaws in our election method of vote castings ... he could do it under the " hypothetical example of what could happen" to protect his sorry ass...
Four decades ago, fascists secretly took over our schools and removed the one and only spiritual institution from our government. Until this nation faces this truth that we’re in a state of utter confusion without spirituality connecting us, we will live in chaos, not democracy. Instead of dwelling on the confusion Trump is inflicting on us, help a leader learn and do something about its root cause by you learning about it at WhiteChalkCrime.com.
Not at all. Good question. Probably the biggest reason people have become evil because religion turns many off whereas spirituality is our connecting with a higher power. We either do that or we disconnect and think only about ourselves. That’s what schools used to teach not to do. Trump is the epitome of no spirituality amongst us.
I personally reject religion but have no problem with those who find it helpful. Thanks for asking. It helps me to clarify my message
Brava, Karen!
OrgRel has taught people to look outside themselves for the Divine. But it’s actually in them. It’s in everyone (though I admit there are some people where it’s hard to discern). OrgRel has posed as the smartest entity in the room, and when people reject that, they often make themselves the room’s most brilliant. The idea of something “greater than themselves” equates to abuse and terrifies folks.
Your message is important and very much needed! Thank you.
When you refer to spirituality are you speaking of religion? If so you are mistaken. Our doctrines in the United States of America specify separation between church and state. Am I misunderstanding your commentary? Please enlighten me.
Not all but far too many when even a few contaminate the profession. Listen to the teachers at WhiteChalkCrime.com and EndTeacherAbuse.org so you don’t crush these people with a statement dismissing those who were called to teach but treated like enemies.
Public schools are not fascist.
If we don't stand up and support our Democracy tomorrow, it is lost. Don't let June 14th be a day of silence and submission, let it be the day that we the people said peacefully, "Not now, Not today, Not ever!"
It is obvious that Trump is in over his head and has no idea what he is doing. This self aggrandizing monster has no business being in politics in the first place, but , unfortunately is, much to the detriment of the country. Every time you turn around, he has changed his”mind” about something. He has been torturing and terrorizing immigrants for months, now he says many of them are good people who have lived here for years and should not be hunted down. Did his sinking poll numbers on immigration have anything to do with this?
In regard to Iran and other hotspots, he reminds me of a petulant child, stamping his feet and making threats, “You better or else.” All he wants is taking the credit for ending the problem, but no one is paying attention or cares.
We, as a country, are in a MAGA mess with this poor excuse for a president.
Tomorrow, our town, which voted pro Republican, holds a “No Kings Rally.” We actually have folks who are “Afraid” to attend. A sad testament to life in America today! Many of those most likely to attend will be elderly, myself included (83), and not in the best shape, again myself included! That said, me and my Cane are going! Ironically it’s this Group’s rage at the action of tRump and his sycophants that could negatively underscore the effectiveness of the Rally!! We can’t let that happen…IT’S Critical RALLY ATTENDEES can’t be accused of provoking anti-rally protesters. It must be the silent, ominous strength of the numbers alone attending the Rally to demonstrate it’s resolve!!
If only, IF ONLY, no one (can’t prevent those who are paid to be there) showed up for PP’s (Phelonious Phlegm’s) “parade”. Better yet, how about planting micro-speakers along the parade route. And, when the time comes… crickets… nothing but cricket sounds heard. No offense to our beloved military bands, but, this would be something I’d like to witness.