Are we ready for the dark days ahead? On today's Coffee Klatch, Heather Lofthouse and I examine what's to come. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI2F... - ThreadSky

rbreich.bsky.social • 36 days ago

Are we ready for the dark days ahead?

On today's Coffee Klatch, Heather Lofthouse and I examine what's to come. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI2FCBlO4EY

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hgielatan.bsky.social•36 days ago

I think Heather undersold just how huge of an impact TikTok had had on so many Americans, economically speaking. Small businesses went from barely having 20 orders a week to having 1,000 orders--people were able to quit their jobs and focus on their passions! It will be devastating.

joshuawhit.bsky.social•36 days ago

I’m hoping I get to stay in an East Coast maga camp but wouldn’t mind some sun down south.

life-justice2.bsky.social•35 days ago

I'm ready to put pressure on Dems in both houses! They pussyfooted around and lost both houses! We cannot allow them to play, us either! No more, explaining and complaining! We don't need fake performances either! Fight back with meaningful vigor and righteous anger! No more games!

tonyuci.bsky.social•36 days ago

Kakistocracy: government by the least suitable or competent citizens of a state

Kleptocracy: government by people who use their power to steal their country's resources

Combined: Kleptokakistocracy

Are we there yet?

cynthiafontaine.bsky.social•35 days ago

Hopefully their will be enough people who fight

cynthiafontaine.bsky.social•35 days ago

I love TikTok because we actually get truth in news and get it before it is aired on legacy media. Mark Cuban has an app looking for someone to push it through to Apple for quick approval. The glad should be half mast for Martin Luther King and President Jimmy Carter. Dump is off to a dumpy start!

jennieother1.bsky.social•35 days ago

It is going to suck but I like how it's drawing a really nice group of like-minded people together. Almost everyone here is so pleasant and it's such a nice community. At least we have that.

cirt.bsky.social•36 days ago

The descent to the bottom is just now beginning. We won't reach the bottom until 2026 or beyond

shaduck007.bsky.social•36 days ago

vickiecarey.bsky.social•36 days ago

2024 Election
Harris 75,018,145
3rd Party 2,897,709
Harris + 3rd Party 77,915,854
tRump 77,302,749
- src Ballotopedia

75m people can't give up & ignore the danger.
We Must Resist!
We must speak out.
We must be louder than ever.
We must fight back in court.
We must hold our legislators to account.

alexisdesigns.bsky.social•36 days ago

This was eye opening. Loved it.

signalman67.bsky.social•36 days ago

Not that anyone will see this, but for inauguration day, I propose we all fly a black flag at half mast to protest Trump and honor Mr. Carter at the same time.

5cats4me.bsky.social•36 days ago

I’m exhausted. At this point, I don’t care if they burn it all down. All the cheery upbeat postings that we are going to fight back don’t mean a damn thing. It’s over, there is no saving us.

belleepoque8.bsky.social•35 days ago

I feel the same.

tflores.bsky.social•35 days ago

🙂‍↔️! It’s giving me heart palpitations

belleepoque8.bsky.social•35 days ago

Me too and i don’t see a way to side step this maga shit storm.

lorineedsdemocracy.bsky.social•34 days ago

And so begins the Fourth Turning (Howe &Strauss), the great crisis of our time. How long the crisis will last is unknown. The last one, Great Depression and WWII, lasted about 16 yrs. Can America come out of it a wiser, better nation as we have after the other dark periods? Is there a new FDR?

iam-tk.bsky.social•35 days ago

Have you considered not featuring his name and face in the content you create? Change the narrative around his existence.

unconventionalmed.bsky.social•36 days ago

Maybe I missed the solutions? I was listening for 18 minutes but got tired of hearing nothing that I might be able to do in my life.

I would love to hear an action plan.

comtechdiagnostics.bsky.social•35 days ago

"Are we ready for the dark days ahead."

No, because anything I could do is illegal.

samandtootie.bsky.social•35 days ago

Probably not

virnalisiv.bsky.social•36 days ago

This too... shall pass... 💙 https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/01/18/trump-washington-return-inauguration/?utm_campaign=wp_post_most&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F407dbb2%2F678bdc2825eed23a8908e16a%2F65956ae78f3aa37b81205880%2F13%2F52%2F678bdc2825eed23a8908e16a

garrettfesler.bsky.social•36 days ago

Democratic leaders must stop bringing pillows to a knife fight. Do not compromise, find common ground, or reach across the aisle. Bipartisanship doesn't work with fascists. Fight them as hard as you can. Sign the petition.
Full statement here:
https://www.change.org/WeThePeople-DemandActionNow

chrisbyc.bsky.social•36 days ago

Boycotting the first few days of dark days ahead.

seaside117.bsky.social•36 days ago

Ty for posting this & I need Robert’s optimism right now because mine is depleted. I love Heather’s motto at the end of the video “The many over the money.” To better days. But no doubt about it, we are entering dark times.

middlerage.bsky.social•36 days ago

Can we stop saying Trump 2.0? He’s definitely not improved from last time.

ruipx.bsky.social•36 days ago

What about Trump Vista?

2charlotte45.bsky.social•36 days ago

Nothing good

mckwood.bsky.social•35 days ago

Elizabeth Warren has still been talking about the emoluments clause to her credit. I too am baffled by the lack of mainstream outrage about the fact that Trump can not legally be president.

martyd409.bsky.social•36 days ago

This guy could be interesting follow for Chicago targeted as first mass deportations. Just saw him on Threads. (surprisingly algorithm promoted him).
https://www.threads.net/@adriano_kalin/post/DE9RLaPgeLQ?xmt=AQGzOP7FAkt2HMCa0mr-lrZMvAPTmIC9hiUHt7dNrthepw

richjvann.bsky.social•36 days ago

But if people really wanted to stop the coming totalitarianism dictatorship and oligarchy there would be a general strike and boycott of the products and services of these corrupt, grifting oligarchs and corporations.

richjvann.bsky.social•36 days ago

Recent generations have never experienced real hardship or oppression and at the same time have been conditioned by TV, video games and social media to live in a fantasy world and so can’t envision, like for example Gazans can, the coming totalitarian end of democracy with its violent horrors.

initiator92.bsky.social•36 days ago

Great show. My favorite quote from Reich is his description of the incredibly unqualified and ridiculous people being appointed as a “Star Wars cantina”. Hilarious. 🤣

derbyboy1955.bsky.social•35 days ago

I expect that by the end of trumps term the wealthy will have retreated completely into their fenced fortresses.

jseelug.bsky.social•36 days ago

Turn off your TV during the inauguration. Let's go for lowest TV ratings ever!

bobflv.bsky.social•36 days ago

next time not just an ear.
there are solutions, just ask Luigi.

charley1799961.bsky.social•36 days ago

Will personally black out my profile photo & definitely not watch

teufelhunden0352.bsky.social•36 days ago

Only the brainwashed MAGAites don't know what's coming but they will see!

So less about what's coming and more about how we can minimize impact to ourselves our families our country and how we can help pushback.

Enough with creating fear. It didn't work in the election & it doesn't help now.

north58.bsky.social•36 days ago

Just duck!

vanillabn.bsky.social•36 days ago

Canadian here. I’m not sure that’s actually possible to be prepared. 😮‍💨 Buckle up. I will say that i’m not pleased that we’re being dragged into this.

kerrycolorado.bsky.social•36 days ago

My apologies to Canada. No one deserves Trump, not even America.

vanillabn.bsky.social•36 days ago

Scary times for all.

checksandbals.bsky.social•36 days ago

🗣️📢 Watch #TreasonClips 10 and 11 #Canada #NATO
https://bsky.app/profile/checksandbals.bsky.social/post/3lfux2xho422f

victor-laszlo.bsky.social•36 days ago

hillaryagain.bsky.social•36 days ago

Yeah, I’m ready. I’m already living on less than 1400 a month. I own my home I own my car. I’m getting my debt under control. And I learned I don’t need to eat cereal for dinner according to the wealthy CEOs I actually can eat rice.😂😂😂💙💙💙💙

ckcameron.bsky.social•35 days ago

I appreciated your last TikTok post so very much. I simultaneously burst into laughter and tears 💙 thank you for that

lorihjschaffer.bsky.social•35 days ago

Monday, January 20, 2025, is Martin Luther King Day and that is the great American I will be remembering and honoring. I will make my profile picture his portrait in his honor. I will make my FB profile banner one of his quotes. I have a dream, too.

teresastrate.bsky.social•35 days ago

checksandbals.bsky.social•36 days ago

#TreasonClips Confessions
https://bsky.app/profile/checksandbals.bsky.social/post/3lfwyfngw4s2x

sefersefirot.bsky.social•36 days ago

Maybe I should be a bounty hunter. I wouldn't mind turning this scumbag into Venezuelan authorities for a cool $25 million.

checksandbals.bsky.social•36 days ago

#TreasonClips
https://bsky.app/profile/checksandbals.bsky.social/post/3lfux2xho422f

thesoundsmith.bsky.social•36 days ago

I am as prepared as I could get. After 82 years of not needing one, I bought a shotgun for home defense. NEVER felt the need before, but then Pam Bondi decided she's coming for our guns, so get it while ya can...
Trump's pick for AG said she's "coming for your guns." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOVJbDgMibc

robertsonwork.bsky.social•35 days ago

https://robertsonwork.substack.com/p/the-arc-of-the-moral-universe

libertyjustice.bsky.social•36 days ago

The incoming aren't only "unqualified" these are politically compromised, mentally ill, alcohol/drug addicted, perverts and a good chunk can be labeled as criminals.

belleepoque8.bsky.social•35 days ago

This is all normalized by the media and half of our country have chosen this. We sank too low to bounce back.

libertyjustice.bsky.social•35 days ago

Yes, the bought and sold media, but it's around 30% of the country (which has always been a problem).

coaltarbookclub.bsky.social•34 days ago

https://youtu.be/XJU2uwxNRKA?si=gi8iB-fysr145Zv2

marlenegreen.bsky.social•35 days ago

Black women saw this coming & tried to warn & save America. Oh well…

bethechangeuwant2c.bsky.social•36 days ago

Summary: A dystopian living nightmare is to come with the rise of the American Oligarchy.

To them, we are nothing more than meat puppets expected to bend to their will and do their bidding where the vulnerable are expendable. Nothing more.

##protectthevulnerable
#Takethefighttothem

mccod034.bsky.social•36 days ago

Celebrating MLK JR And maybe some college football!! I am not watching the inauguration for anything.

richardrdotson.bsky.social•36 days ago

Hell no. People are going to die. Who is going to help the most vulnerable?

chrayzichrissy.bsky.social•36 days ago

be sure to watch anything streaming or cable TV for the duration of the inauguration.... or just leave the TV on in the background...... just not any news outlets...
.....and definitely not the inauguration
We Can Watch Trump Cry on Tuesday.

klompijo.bsky.social•36 days ago

Another great klatch today!!! Best line today was the comparison of the cheeto's cabinate to something quite funny. Listen and laugh, friends. It is so vital to stay positive in these times.

mdnitrdr.bsky.social•36 days ago

markabuchanan.bsky.social•35 days ago

Yes, this is why "we" should have won the election.

dariaqt.bsky.social•36 days ago

His supporters will be the most disappointed. They will turn, eventually… nah who am I kidding, they’re dumb as a box of rocks & will continue to lap up his lies as he freezes them out in the cold like he’s done for the inauguration.

belleepoque8.bsky.social•35 days ago

true many are still clueless on what is an oligarch.

dariaqt.bsky.social•35 days ago

To be fair, it seems most are clueless about anything other than that which directly and tangibly affects themselves and the people close to them over there.

belleepoque8.bsky.social•34 days ago

True. Where do you live?

getouttahere67.bsky.social•35 days ago

TikTok ban costs 7 million jobs and companies much more than a single or simplified answer

artsy121.bsky.social•36 days ago

The coffee is black, but we will endure.

boopboopbd.bsky.social•36 days ago

saneplanet.bsky.social•36 days ago

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saneplanet.bsky.social•36 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/saneplanet.bsky.social/post/3lg22c3v45c2s

saneplanet.bsky.social•36 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/saneplanet.bsky.social/post/3lg22ppmfos2p

saneplanet.bsky.social•36 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/saneplanet.bsky.social/post/3lfy6clogik2m

beauregardhound.bsky.social•36 days ago

Why do you continue harping on about Trump? This isn't anything to do with party affiliation. It's purely rich versus poor. Both parties only serve the wealthiest of donors and keep us distracted fighting with each other over the few scraps they hope we choke on to keep up the ruse.

brickelle.bsky.social•36 days ago

You know that if you don't like what he posts about you don't have to follow him, right?

beauregardhound.bsky.social•36 days ago

You're supposed to be a mental health professional, so use your training to understand you don't have to agree or comment about my observation?

samoskal.bsky.social•35 days ago

The ‘grievance energy’ is fascism's oxygen, a schadenfreude false reality, dumbed down #fearconditioning in-group, that takes joy in *’othering’ pro-Democracy ‘out-groups’ using DARVO-style attacks, total unfairness and double standards. Expecting this culture to recognise fairness helps it grow

samoskal.bsky.social•35 days ago

This false reality schadenfreude culture is to hide fascism’s pilfering and corruption, that is causing the real difficulties pubic are experiencing, so they can expand it, recast blame, con their voters, of course

iamashleystearns.bsky.social•36 days ago

Pardon, may I please slide in here for a sec & ask your followers 2 text @josephrbidenjr.bsky.social at (302) 404-0880 & ask him 2 listen 2 his pardon attorney & sign clemency case file #C296035 to #freeleonardpeltier now? It is sure 2 b our Nelson Mandela's last chance. 🙏RP https://youtu.be/Ydln8cmMATk?si=LHVVEs0RxITSVgys

toml7950.bsky.social•36 days ago

Trying to stay positive. Monday is the beginning of FOTUS’s last failed presidency. Focused on what he does, not the chaotic verbal nonsense.

jodeye11.bsky.social•36 days ago

I. AM. NOT. READY.

rabbitlifecoach.bsky.social•36 days ago

Between the fascists being better organized the billionaire class wanting more money and the DNC being complicit/incompetent we better be ready. We aren’t getting much help

krietzler.bsky.social•36 days ago

Great discussion!!! Thank you!

brusky60.bsky.social•36 days ago

Martin Luther King Jr Week!

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