Remember: The GOP uses dangerous smears against trans people, immigrants, and people of color to deflect attention from the near record share of the nation’s income and wealth now going to the richest Americans. Don't let them get away with it. - ThreadSky

rbreich.bsky.social • 32 days ago

Remember: The GOP uses dangerous smears against trans people, immigrants, and people of color to deflect attention from the near record share of the nation’s income and wealth now going to the richest Americans.

Don't let them get away with it.

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cindralaluna.bsky.social•32 days ago

#EndCitizensUnited🗽 #Lucky13SCOTUS⚖️

hsnberg.bsky.social•32 days ago

Does Target sell pitchforks and torches or do I gotta go to Walmart?

gcmc.bsky.social•32 days ago

... also because the cruelty makes them giddy...

rachelfunkydiva.bsky.social•32 days ago

I've been weening myself off of the corporate teet for 20+ years. I guess I've been preparing for this for half my life.

lindajti1961.bsky.social•32 days ago

Division is their purpose. You are so right. These billionaires are the problem. 🙌🏻🌎🫂❤️

annedf.bsky.social•31 days ago

It's NOT just smears. They are taking action against those groups of people. Not just smearing. So for a lot of us it is not just a distraction. Federal contractors no longer have to comply with Civil Rights laws. Don't get me started on what they are doing to women. NOT just a distraction.

alexpontikas.bsky.social•31 days ago

More than 50% of the wealth should belong to the middle class

mtt88h.bsky.social•32 days ago

Republicans and the wealthy want you subservient. They misdirect your needs and wants into anger and hatred against each other and those worse off. Controlling the narrative through media, they enforce submission via taxes, fear and division. Don't bend—break! Break the chains!

alobarwandering.bsky.social•32 days ago

Sir, according to Republican executive order, you are now likely Trans. You were not male at conception, and you present yourself as a male. Good news! Me too! I’m kinda thinking we got to join the cool kids club, thanks to the Republican Party and 45.

tonawandablue.bsky.social•32 days ago

Everything the GOP does is deflection.

commentqueen757.bsky.social•32 days ago

You're missing a key factor. Elon Musk is enraged and emasculated that his son became a daughter. He funded this campaign against trans women so he could feel more like a "man." Be the first to see that, please. They have demonized trans women endangering them because of an oligarch's ego.

jesushchr1st.bsky.social•32 days ago

Honest question, how would someone who lives in the middle of nowhere get into politics when the area is politically dead (aka one sided)?

sockynoob.bsky.social•32 days ago

Run as the same party but campaign on different issues

anto4texas.bsky.social•32 days ago

Start to run for local races like city council or school board. Those are non partisan and have a big influence on how things are in your community

patricklancaster.bsky.social•32 days ago

Other than use Social Media, what should we do ?

journeyist.bsky.social•32 days ago

$5billion for private sector AI development. We don’t have Universal Healthcare, Seniors cannot retire and must work to support themselves, parents work long hours, day after day, to meet basic needs, and we can’t help w student debt relief. Homelessness is a shame in this country. But sure. AI 🤦‍♀️

sameastheold.bsky.social•32 days ago

This is why the "don't obey in advance" slogan makes me sick. It was our obedience that allowed the wealth of the country to be transferred away from workers in the first place. We have been obeying for decades. That's how we got here in the first place.

notacat2001.bsky.social•32 days ago

Reagan

jspell-art.bsky.social•30 days ago

Nixon.

braxtonlewis.bsky.social•32 days ago

Thank you for speaking truth!

drinsomiac.bsky.social•32 days ago

They are getting away with everything so far! All because no one wants to enforce the law, and that was the problem from the beginning. WTF do you mean, "don't let them get away with it?" WTF power do we have to fix anything? Oh, yea! We all get together to fight! Power in numbers. Is that it?

pops28.bsky.social•32 days ago

BS and obfuscation are the rules of the day

tygerstar35.bsky.social•32 days ago

i'd recommend donating, if you can, to the ACLU. Let's support the good work of our advocates. ... and here's a cute picture of my cat to brighten your day

listentoshaft.bsky.social•32 days ago

Except Caitlyn Jenner. Trump is OK with her.

montysuniverse.bsky.social•32 days ago

First of the three basic strategies:

I. Divide & Conquer
A. Techniques
(1). Diversion

The trick is recognizing when it is being used on you.

bizthenavigator.bsky.social•31 days ago

They already got away with it. Remember the election? This is the 4 years America signed up for. Buckle up, morons.

tritongirl.bsky.social•32 days ago

What can the average person do. Meaning take action?

barbarazita58.bsky.social•32 days ago

Same. It seems like this is a global takeover

jspell-art.bsky.social•30 days ago

Anyone attempting to coax you into direct violence is probably a fed.

jspell-art.bsky.social•30 days ago

Step one: don't discuss it online.

elizabethwilson5.bsky.social•32 days ago

amanda4chg.bsky.social•31 days ago

left leaning and educated people know this , the trump party courts on the uneducated to vote along side them

methodistpastor.bsky.social•31 days ago

I already miss Joe Biden - he did so many things to try to fix this terrible injustice….

mariepierguerin.bsky.social•32 days ago

willfight.bsky.social•31 days ago

Exactly. They are replicating every fascist movement playbook from Lenin to Adolph. They want to sow hatred, they want civil unrest, because when our minds and eyes are distracted here, we can't see & realize what they're doing over there, behind the curtains.

criticalcapitalist.bsky.social•32 days ago

Oh damn I like this

jspell-art.bsky.social•30 days ago

No, it's still right vs left. The right and the centrists are pawns and foot soldiers of the rich elite.

They WILL try to kill us. The mass shooters are the canaries in the coal mine.

mariepierguerin.bsky.social•29 days ago

It’s exactly as it always was, the gods, the kings, the church and everyone else. It’s still that today. And absolutely they’ll try to kill us, they’re dismantling the constitution. But the left won’t come after the left. Only the right does that.

jspell-art.bsky.social•28 days ago

There's a culture war and only one side is shooting.

texhess.bsky.social•31 days ago

I’m always reminding friends and family that every outrageous thing the GOP does is just to divert the public’s attention while they do far worse nefarious things. Queue up Gulf of America.

gspiggott.bsky.social•32 days ago

Yeah yeah… rich people bad…

miss-anthropist.bsky.social•32 days ago

And what exactly do you suggest we do to stop them? Because I’m really sick of seeing people say “don’t let them get away with it”, when none of you have any constructive things for us to do to stop them

mrpunelephant.bsky.social•32 days ago

- Follow Independent Media.
- Don't engage in Social Media platforms owned by Oligarchs.
- Fundraise for charities that help affected people.
- Vote on EVERY issue that goes to a ballot, no matter how small.
- If able, participate in local government.
- Volunteer in elections.

miss-anthropist.bsky.social•32 days ago

I already do EVERY single thing you listed. I doubt those things are going to stop people that clearly don’t give a shit about playing by the rules

mrpunelephant.bsky.social•32 days ago

Don't be silent, then. Also, they ARE playing by the rules, unfortunately. The current rules have way too many loopholes that like-minded people can exploit. I'm not an expert, by any means. He does go into more detail about what you can do in his youtube videos.

redregon.bsky.social•31 days ago

But what if I want to be irrationally angry and lash out at random people and pretend that it's activism?

mrpunelephant.bsky.social•31 days ago

I'd suggest a glass of brandy.

efragonz1.bsky.social•32 days ago

Yeah, it’s all a distraction

cldakalc.bsky.social•32 days ago

I love the video of the Bishop holding nothing back while she publicly humiliates the entire Corrupt “KKKristian” family of grifters. If Christ did come back, Trump would be up there selling “ Genuine Crucifixion Trumpware. Pledge a thousand to my campaign for a chance at driving the first nail”

zkahn.bsky.social•32 days ago

Hello @rbreich.bsky.social!

I'm Zach Kahn, a 17-year-old high schooler. I wrote an article on Trump's executive order revoking Biden's actions. It's unbiased and straightforward, and I'd love your feedback.

https://zachkahn.substack.com/p/explaining-trumps-initial-rescissions?r=43zlkt

Thanks!
Zach Kahn

yvngjvdas.bsky.social•32 days ago

Thank u Mr. Reich

logetastic.bsky.social•32 days ago

willfight.bsky.social•31 days ago

Truth just hits different when viewed in cartoon format, dripping with sarcasm...I love it.👌

skygirl01.bsky.social•32 days ago

And just like other people sit on here what do you expect us to do? How do we fight it?

skygirl01.bsky.social•32 days ago

Where is Luigi?

dysio.de•32 days ago

We can now say that our high grocery bills are Trump's fault

deb2468.bsky.social•32 days ago

I respect and trust all of them NOT the criminal leader and his natzi friends.

sapsquatch.bsky.social•32 days ago

It’s not just that, Robert. They use those terms just like all other fascists; because they are going to start killing them

richjvann.bsky.social•32 days ago

I think *rump plans to overwhelm us with a tsunami of outrageously horrible and illegal actions to distract and divide us and spread us too thin to resist the real goal of amassing all wealth and power. We need to prioritize and focus the resistance and be vigilant against divide & conquer.

johnrshort.bsky.social•32 days ago

How do we not let them get away with it? Signed, everyone working 50hrs a week just to get the bills paid and keep paying rent/mortgage.

ashbabash.bsky.social•32 days ago

But how? How do we stop this? What are we supposed to do? As a regular citizen, I'm relying on the non-republican government officials to stop the Republicans. But honestly, they let so much happen already, I'm losing hope and just constantly in a state of worry.

martiangel1.bsky.social•32 days ago

Would love to hear your action plan so we can resist

mrianjohnson.bsky.social•32 days ago

Agreed. Focus on signal, not noise.

Keep watch for what is done, not what is said.

mk26-2.bsky.social•31 days ago

Yup

thewrath7.bsky.social•32 days ago

Professor, with all due respect,
“Do not let them get away with it?” tRUMP and his maggots have been having their way for yrs! The leaders that should have Stopped him did nothing?! It’s always after the fact! This is the slow dismantling of America!!!

pickkindness.bsky.social•32 days ago

What do you suggest?

jowieds.bsky.social•31 days ago

How do we fight this?

mfitzg.bsky.social•32 days ago

How do you stop it? Serious question.

sherrinebel.bsky.social•32 days ago

I am right there with ya. I sure would like an answer, anyone?

notacat2001.bsky.social•32 days ago

How can we pierce the right wing propaganda machine?

coldspy.bsky.social•32 days ago

100%, I’m some schmuck with a mortgage who needs a job to live. What do I do?

cathyhdhq.bsky.social•31 days ago

How to do that professor? How to not let them get away with it?

clairebear854.bsky.social•32 days ago

Weapons of mass Distraction WMD

nomadcreative.bsky.social•32 days ago

Exactly. National Health Care for all over tax cuts for the Oligarchs. We don’t need to die so they can buy more mega yachts and destroy our Constitutional rights.

resist4unow.bsky.social•32 days ago

We don’t need or want violence. We want CHANGE. Just 11 million PEOPLE dedicated to GET IT can make that happen. Were U on the streets lately? 🙏. Today, our protest must be more than a single city. We need a NATIONAL MOVEMENT 2 MAKE A DIFFERENCE. https://generalstrikeus.com

bluechipnc.bsky.social•32 days ago

Unfortunately, it’s too late.

dianabrown178.bsky.social•32 days ago

dzzytails.bsky.social•32 days ago

STAY INFORMED.

Also, if trans folks need it, my wife made this...trying to get it out there. <3

https://transgenderfreedom.carrd.co/

idaho-blue.bsky.social•32 days ago

Would love to stop it. How?

judithrp.bsky.social•32 days ago

Happy not to let them… how?

jan61-cat.bsky.social•32 days ago

Military family members left stranded in Afghanistan because Trump cancelled their flight but he pardoned cop beating felons.

dmzoutis.bsky.social•32 days ago

So let's focus on winning the House in 2026. Run with a unified plan like in 2018: hlth care -- ALL Americans are enraged w the syst. See the hate of United Hlth -- women's hlth, unions, jobs, rural problems, LEGAL immigration. BIG issues for all, not issues for urban left.

patricklancaster.bsky.social•32 days ago

You assume we will have elections in 2026. We were told all year Project 2025 will end elections. You think that will now change??

dmzoutis.bsky.social•32 days ago

Don't assume I assume. LOL I think it is a real possibility that if things are not working for Musk/*rump elections could be "postponed" under some "national emer." pretext and with Pete in DOD and Crazy Kash troops and the released 1.6 shock troops could be killing people.

mrpunelephant.bsky.social•32 days ago

Okay, that's NOT going to happen. For one thing, every SINGLE Military officer-turned-commentator has explained that commanders would not follow an unconstitutional order. For another, the "militia" contingent is too small, and states where this would matter are controlled by Democrats. (1/2)

dmzoutis.bsky.social•32 days ago

I appreciate your hope. But Esper had to stop +rump from bringing in 101st; he moved elements outside the DC region. Pete will not be Esper. And 1.6 shows (as do all revs) that small groups well-armed can indeed drag in lower-level officers, enlisted to coups. And there was and may be Flynns.

mrpunelephant.bsky.social•32 days ago

Also, it is not possible to postpone any election in the United States of America. The Founders spelled this out very clearly in the Constitution. I'm sure that the Billionaires WOULD try to influence things with constant ads promoting one candidate, but do not expect some sort of Chinese state.(2/2

georgedoesplants.bsky.social•32 days ago

They already did.

happyhiram.bsky.social•22 days ago

Okay, I’m gonna get in a Time Machine and go back and vote for Kamala Harris — oh wait, already did.

My reps are democrats. I can’t change the Supreme Court. I don’t know whet to do.

The next democrats aren’t even going to undo what has been done but I will vote for them rather than aid the GOP

scribesthatquill.bsky.social•32 days ago

The oppressive views held by the GOP will hopefully go noticed by the majority of the working class. They can’t shield themselves behind the oligarchy forever.

tennisdiva63.bsky.social•32 days ago

Seriously @rbreich.bsky.social, how exactly do we fight back against this?

scotsandlit.bsky.social•31 days ago

Nope … gonna raise hell.

ianfowler.bsky.social•31 days ago

I'm seeing people with liberal,centrist, resist and democrat in the profile deadnaming Caitlyn Jenner. It's not ok to reinforce that evil. Go punch a nazi but don't screw trans people over even more. Just go be a republican if you plan to use slurs. We don't need you.

loudwhisperer.bsky.social•32 days ago

Education! Learn the tax codes, see what tax percentage you’re paying vs the wealthiest. How much money have they actually paid in taxes vs incentives they have gained.
Educate yourself about transgender rights,and how to be an advocate for them.
Learn more about immigration so we can speak out!

thedogfromhell.bsky.social•32 days ago

They already have.

akkatt.bsky.social•32 days ago

and do what exactly? What are the Democrats doing about it? Are they putting that completely on us?

jaywilliams.pro•32 days ago

talk to EVERY NETWORK in the USA...

They Let them GET away with it DAILY...

jspell-art.bsky.social•30 days ago

How are you going to stop them, Robert? Wagging your finger and writing sternly worded letters don't work.

notacat2001.bsky.social•32 days ago

Hitleresque 🤬

pushkisavi.bsky.social•32 days ago

So what’s people going to do to stop it. They elected politicians. Trump should have been in jail but now he has his mob on the loose. What to come ? Just wait and see I guess. While the poor will need money for meds tariff will increase energy cost.Poor suffers, politicians just show up for votes.

ajmorey.bsky.social•32 days ago

I can’t figure out how to stop them from hurting people though.

ivoesc.bsky.social•32 days ago

They don't have to be immigrants. Anyone from an emerging economy who says something about America is crushed by a wrecking ball, repeatedly. That's what they've done to me, in my profession, in my personal life, in my writings and all the scope of my work. But Miley Cyrus got really big.

lkstl.bsky.social•31 days ago

Deflecting with culture wars, many of which they start and fan the flames to. All while the class war is being lost. The wealth gap is disturbingly gross.

analogkid62.bsky.social•31 days ago

Yeah, I've often thought that the latter-day big money driven GOP are prepared to promote causes they don't really give a shit about (eg anti-abortion), in order to recruit foot soldiers who'll scream their support on an ongoing basis.

michaeldevlin62.bsky.social•31 days ago

That’s exactly right. There isn’t a moral bone in their collective body!

ihndai85.bsky.social•32 days ago

Oh but they did

head-cannon.bsky.social•32 days ago

Also don’t forget that the media will always shift any blame away from them on to tech workers or whoever the dissection of the week is, instead of ever acknowledging they are willingly complicit in the enshitification of America.

head-cannon.bsky.social•32 days ago

*distraction. Sorry I was dissected when I wrote that.

See how I didn’t blame anyone else and admitted I messed up?

Try that, media companies.

sctndp.bsky.social•32 days ago

How exactly are we supposed to stop it?

tracimb308.bsky.social•32 days ago

Bacon's Rebellion

flower52.bsky.social•32 days ago

How can we stand up against such a vile monsters. I never considered voting for Trump. He’s not a good person and could care less about the average citizens. He’s out for revenge. I feel there is no one that can stop him. I pray he stops and thinks about what he’s doing wrong but I’m doubtful.

leelynyrd.bsky.social•32 days ago

No one will. They have us placated.

ohshiat.bsky.social•32 days ago

They have already gotten away with it. It is our choice now, what to do about it

waynepatriot.bsky.social•31 days ago

Then I see these GOP "token" reps (people of color) who are making excuses for him and deflecting from issues.

jayneraynes.bsky.social•32 days ago

So, surprise, they got away with it!

Voting and our elected officials, who represent us, were not supposed to ALLOW them to get away with it.

Epic FAIL!!

Now we are working from behind the 8 ball.

WE NEED LEADERSHIP.
Big LEADERSHIP!
Most all current DEMS do not qualify.
Who will step up?

wrmac.bsky.social•31 days ago

I heard today the Musk bought the pendulum. So don’t be expecting it to swing back anytime soon.

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