Some Day - just like 1930’s Germany, the rise of Hitler, & horrible destruction that followed, future historians will document & never understand how good people were so easily deceived by, and willingly followed, such evil leaders & stood by as they witnessed accumulation of unlimited power.
So very sad that so many Americans believe that scientists, historians, scholars, & economists have spent entire careers deceiving us, while believing that a 2nd rate reality TV star with decades of crime, conspiracy, treason, fraud, deception, & bankruptcy is the only source of truth and honesty.
Thank you Michael Steele, so what do YOU propose to do about it, all ‘we the people’ are hearing are words of outrage … where is the ACTION … when are our elected officials going to protest and end this diabolical Trump/Musk coup playing out before our eyes …
Then they need to take them out for a spin. I'd say the Republicans need to use them on themselves, but I'm not very confident in their ability to aim for anything, well, except the innocent.
John Candy as Boomer in “Canadian Bacon”: “There’s a time to think, and a time to act. And this, gentlemen, is no time to think.” Sitting on our computers and pointing fingers won’t cut it. Biden said it is up to us. Make calls, donate, march, sign petitions. The Vietnam War was ended by action.
We need massive rallies, general strikes, boycotts. The only thing the oligarchs care about is money. Put a dent in their profits and their love affair with Trump will end.
The really insane ones like Musk maybe wouldn't care, but some regular businesses might take notice. All big corporations are greedy, but they are not all evil. Maybe.
Hopefully. My faith in the market curbing any of these people’s inhibitions is low, when they’re staring down having more control and access to this nations vast wealth than ever before. Orgs like Meta in the end don’t even have to care whether we use their services thanks to all the overseas buy-in
Well, as long as you do literally nothing they for sure are not in any way.
Let's block WallStreet, let's block Tesla Factories and big harbor ports. Let's block all their servants reaching their fancy houses. Let's block their private jets.
You will soon find out if the still care a fuck.
Americans have never experienced what a national strike is. And no billionaire ever thought that something could happen in the USA, which is so divided and where a big portion don't want to go against the rich.
Genuinely, what are dems supposed to do about it? All three of our major systems are in control by republicans. Why is the onus always on the dems and not the repubs who know how wrong this is and keep pushing for it?
I have the same reaction. So glad Michael is raising the alarm! In listening to him this morning he was saying much of the same thing and urged the media to stop with the both sides thing and reporting it like it’s normal. He said the media needs let people know what the hell is going on!
The actions of the Administration are illegal. Lawsuits to stop the purge (TRO), reinstate these nonpartisan civil servants should have been filed by now and the Dems should have been leading the charge.
So again...the MSM will turn this into "What the Dems did wrong". I'm so over MSM-all of them. OF COURSE our lawmakers should be doing something but the news should be 24/7 calling this an attack on our country from within-a coup - a unauthorized, unconstitutional, illegal takeover from a foreigner
Our Democratic Party is dominated by the privileged elites and the old guard establishment. They are so involved in maintaining their own privileged social positions they do not recognize immediacy of the threat.
Where is the outrage from the Dems? They have a cranial-rectal inversion.
…for fear of retaliation. That speaks volumes of where we are as a country. The government is a reflection of society and society is asleep at the wheel.
Republicans
All Republicans
Stayed silent for decades and now want to tell dems what to do
Too effing rich. Too rich
Conservative Republicans with 'Christians' enjoy your party
Anybody who is shocked hasnt been paying attention for the past four years. Its just that people didn't believe he would do it. Those who support him own this crap
What the hell is Michael doing about it other than bitching about no one doing anything? He's good at telling Democrats what they're not doing but not at offering any real substance. He was a crazy Republican once, surely he holds some insight as to where they hold their secret plotting meetings.
Steele was a GOP until 2015.
He has some responsibility for this.
He can get out in the frontlines and fight it out the police.
Dems are doing what they need to do.
Shocked? I live in a town far far away and I'm not the least bit shocked. Time for folks in that bubble to get out a little bit, be less shocked, and maybe fight back a little.
“Don’t acted so surprised, your Highness.” - you knew what he stood for. You barely spoke up accept for a few whimpers coming from the back rows. You could have stood the fuck up and placed your asses on the front line as politicians and leaders. But no. You all just sat back and watched. Eat it!!!
Maybe @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and @schumer.senate.gov should step aside and let real activists like @aoc.bsky.social lead the counter coup? This isn't a time for politeness. Elon, Trump, and the GOP have declared war on our Constitution and our democracy.
If the current Opposition Leadership is too blitzed by the first 100 days, replace them.
Inertia and the seer actual weight of the draconian purge will have effects that will naturally coalesce an as yet unrealized mass from the wary middle who will become the new...Party?
They are all in on it!
Republicans are assholes and Democrats are pussies. Only about an inch separates the two. Proof is in your statement. Why isn't anybody doing anything...this is the answer. Because they (a) don't want to or (b) too afraid to act that may make them lose money/donations.
Exactly they didn’t stand up and shout out before the election. They have no business trying to say you’ve gotta fix it now there was a really good post on TikTok by a woman who nailed it. You don’t get the right to complain about something after the fact when you didn’t do your job before,
I have to agree.
Democrats must be more agressive.
We the people, are just waiting to be organized and fight against fascism.
Fascism is not far away...it's here, now.
Not sure maga (most anti-American gang anywhere) is that strong
However, you do bring up the thought of a scary power lurking in the shadows pulling all the strings
Ffotus has never impressed as a planner/manager
Front man, definitely
Fool, absolutely
But that's about it
No one can other than mere protests. Trump has all the trump cards (pun not intended). He has the SCOTUS, media, Congress, and Senate - oh, and the holier than thou MAGA Christians in his pocket
I’m about done with these new converts to the church of democracy. @michaelsteele.bsky.social @thebulwark.bsky.social Your party got us here. Now you want to be the sages with the best advice. F’you you knew the racist shit party you were in all along.
Until the mid term elections, the Democrats can do nothing but voice their objections. Every GOP federal legislator, however, is complicit. It would not require many to do their duty to see this shit show stop, but they won't. Dear Leader would disapprove.
Putin couldn't break us the 1st time maybe he'll the 2nd time unless the senate, and congress, cult leaders get burned by 47 policies the country will be 47's next bankruptcy. 😱
The Dem fossils are holding on because they are lobbyists and making millions. Our so called Dem Leader would rather spout baseball analogy than rally the troops. Make no mistake, a coup has and is happening, and help is not going to come from the Dem party. We have to save ourselves.
"People are losing their jobs, people are on the verge of retirement, two years, one year, six months from retirement."
Russell Vought bragged about causing this trauma.
he's "The Dick'tater" he can do waht the fuck he wants - Pussies...
Rocket launchers, drones, anti-aircraft guns, Brownings, Stens, ASM's are available in the US right?
I have lost faith in those who are supposed to serve the People. Their oath is to the constitution, to us, & instead they bow to that vile excuse of a human.
The Republicans in Congress, in addition to being corrupt, are cowards and hacks. They are merely servants to Trump and the billionaires. Shameful and disgraceful. They all must be voted out!
yep democrats just posting n talking like nothing is happening pathetic america personal info getting gabbled by musk n his team where r the court filings he’s not elected don’t want my info w him n his minions. @amyklobuchar.com is pathetic no fight
Nothing will happen until this hits home in the rural economy, or at least somewhere outside DC. Things will have to get bad enough to hit a tipping point. But they're getting to it quickly.
Kamala should be out in front showing what she knows. Instead, she is thin skinned, and the other side knew it. When you get kicked down you get the F up! Even if you a lose the argument, you score points for trying.
Spell it out for Americans. Counterterrorism. Mob activity. Narcotics. Human trafficking. Cybercrimes. Counterintelligence. Cripple the agency, and you've crippled the ability of law enforcement to address these things. Trump fired all 6 senior FBI execs. https://bsky.app/profile/billkristolbulwark.bsky.social/post/3lh36uquefk2b
The incompetence and apathy of the democrats is breathtaking. You had months to prepare for what was coming and is now happening. You planned nothing and have done nothing. It’s rich you accuse the republicans of violating their oath when you have done exactly the same by your inaction.
I am not. After the loss of the election, the party is now in what needs to be a generational leadership and policy change. Also, given that Trump did win the popular vote and that his term is just beginning, since many voters wanted change in spite of the nonsense and lies...1/2
… there is merit to a strategy let run with his(?) agenda, if only for the voters to experience a cold dose of reality. More so, if many of those who will experience it are among his voters, or live in red states. Welcome to the FO phase.😔 2/2
It’s called lack of moral courage by the “so called” leaders in this country. Don’t tell the average citizen who lives paycheck to paycheck how you’re going to standup to Trump when in reality you’re bending the knee to save your own butt.
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Let's block WallStreet, let's block Tesla Factories and big harbor ports. Let's block all their servants reaching their fancy houses. Let's block their private jets.
You will soon find out if the still care a fuck.
This is something that REALLY hurts them
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_strike
but a day is much to short
https://bsky.app/profile/scotttheprocess.bsky.social/post/3lh4d2jjco227
we back the blue
tough on crime
or maybe not so much
“FIGHT, FLIGHT, OR FREEZE”
DEMOCRAT REPRESENTATIVES APPEAR TO BE STUCK ON FREEZE.
IT’S TIME TO FIGHT !!!
The path back to power is do not get in their way. Let them see, and feel, and suffer greatly from their own madness.
Trump is now throwing off all the norms
Where is the outrage from the Dems? They have a cranial-rectal inversion.
with a few exceptions
AOC, Crockett, Kenyatta 💙
What, pray tell, what more can we do?
/sarcasm
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/musk-aides-lock-government-workers-out-computer-systems-us-agency-sources-say-2025-01-31/
All Republicans
Stayed silent for decades and now want to tell dems what to do
Too effing rich. Too rich
Conservative Republicans with 'Christians' enjoy your party
MAGA all Day thanks to republicans and conservatives
He has some responsibility for this.
He can get out in the frontlines and fight it out the police.
Dems are doing what they need to do.
Inertia and the seer actual weight of the draconian purge will have effects that will naturally coalesce an as yet unrealized mass from the wary middle who will become the new...Party?
The new Opposition.
Use our fingers and flood Washington and put the pressure on.
Social media is being lazy. We got out and marched to see change.
force… ala SS.
Republicans are assholes and Democrats are pussies. Only about an inch separates the two. Proof is in your statement. Why isn't anybody doing anything...this is the answer. Because they (a) don't want to or (b) too afraid to act that may make them lose money/donations.
Democrats must be more agressive.
We the people, are just waiting to be organized and fight against fascism.
Fascism is not far away...it's here, now.
FUBAR
Republican traitorism is happening right now & right under your nose
Send multiple notes to every Republican in Congress to the effect
WE HOLD YOU PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERYTHING THE
CURRENT EXECUTIVE BRANCH DOES TO CRIPPLE AMERICA & OUR DEMOCRACY
HISTORY HAS A LONG MEMORY
However, you do bring up the thought of a scary power lurking in the shadows pulling all the strings
Ffotus has never impressed as a planner/manager
Front man, definitely
Fool, absolutely
But that's about it
3 co-equal branches of govt.
Dems cannot respond alone.
Seriously.
It's exactly what was promised.
“Civil disobedience becomes a sacred duty when the state becomes lawless or corrupt.”
— Mahatma Gandhi
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1-rraq_sRU6n-rvGj45AxscxouGVcH03efhMQHJYzc6w/htmlview#
Russell Vought bragged about causing this trauma.
Rocket launchers, drones, anti-aircraft guns, Brownings, Stens, ASM's are available in the US right?
The coup is now the hostile takeover.