And the "opposition" seems so feckless and incompetent except for a few, for example @aoc.bsky.social is just about the most well known component resister and they are already trying to jail her.
I don't know, I'm waiting to see what happens in the USA when people start to realise what all the government departments that
Musk has been gleefully decimating actually did.
When the systems stop working, when people don't get paid, medical aid stops.
That's going to be interesting.
So he tried the protection racket & failed. Then he surrendered to Putin. Now he is mouthing off in a hissy fit. He's obviously unstable, a fascist and entirely without boundaries. I don't see how Starmer can go to Washington next week to do anything other than have an argument.
I have concluded that the GOP will just go along with whatever he says/does as long as they stay in power. They have left their morality at the gate of Trumpism. The rest of the world must now surely sit up pay attention and pick a side?
At least the Democrats obeyed all the rules and played fair with a straight bat, something I'm sure will bring us all great comfort in the coming years
Probably
What times to live through. The Western world unravels in a way every Soviet dictator prayed for. And all thanks to a Fat Orange Man Baby. Who saw that coming? Well, OK. Who saw it coming that quickly?
I’ve said before this all feels like a @stephenking.bsky.social novel where the corrupt sheriff gets to own the town and no longer be constrained (see under the dome as an example)
This time he has his ducks in a row so he can't be constrained.
FYI, a 'Dutch auction' starts high, price reduces, whoever
bids 1st buys the offered lot.
Trump is holding said auction with other country's assets and security. We'd best not blink.
How can Starmer possibly imagine there is any possibility of keeping the US on side after this? Short of meeting Trump with the sole purpose of calling out his lies there is absolutely no space left for negotiation with him. The US leadership is now fully aligned with Russia.
Is anyone surprised? Trump has been an agent of Russia since the 1990s. None of this is surprising. The Mueller report was very clear. The GOP capitulated. And now the US have surrendered to Russia. Mark the date. Mark the date the US surrendered their leadership to China. It's today.
Absolutely. Hillary warned us. He’s been soft on Putin for years. Right wing media has been singing Putins praises. Elon was losing security clearance because of ties to Putin since 2022. Reality Winner showed us Russian attacks on voting in 2016.
What does this say about the American electorate and why isn't everyone else, who isn't MAGA, in America going bananas?
And by bananas I don't mean making a meme or stating their disapproval online, I mean realising that this could be the end of America as was and fighting for it.
If the past 4 weeks are anything to go by I think a 4th term is highly unlikely. I do, however, think this 2nd one is either going to go on and on and on!
I think the sad truth is that the right wing messaging (dis and mis information - or outright lies as most call it) has been so full on its melted the brains of those who believed it and destroyed the souls of those who didn’t
We can only hope that the thought of getting into bed with Putin is enough for the CIA and Pentagon to make some ‘amendments’ to the current US regime. Otherwise we are FUBAR
I've been reading Eric Swalwell's account of the impeachment hearing ("Endgame") and been reminded of when Republicans, led by Matt Gaetz, stormed the secure area where the inquiry was held. No respect for due process. Feels like this outcome was inevitable.
On the 6th Jan his backers were weird looking individuals who were radicalised this time the people who radicalised them are backing him. And all in the name of the media moguls wanting more money!!!
Maybe but according to rachel Maddow show last night Trump polls are the worst in 80 years and Republican congress and senator leaders holding town halls are being put under huge pressure , the fear is that they plan not hold any further election but can that truly be possible
That’s the silent part of America first. It means us first and we don’t care what happens to the rest of you as long as our situation improves despite having a 4% unemployment rate and being the richest country in the world they just want more
The need to be seen to be loyal to the MAGA storyline seems to run deep in many in the US. Trump knows that millions will blindly back him even if they know he’s lying through his teeth.
The view from Wall Street will be an acid test. They react pretty quickly to most things. It will be interesting to see if they think his choices are risk limiting or risk raising. Liz Truss mark 2?
I met a group of young American exchange students in Lisbon yesterday. They were universally pro Trump. It was a bit of a surprise. America is corrupt said one, and they all agreed he is the right medicine for that. 🤷♂️
Normalcy bias kicking in.... and it's not hyperbole for me to say it's going to get very, very fucking nasty over here. End of March when all the unemployment figures come out and then the depression kicks in. There will be violence
My mind always goes to that middle ground, the ones who held their noses and voted for him because they hate Dems, or higher gas prices or whatever. The ones who basically got him over the line. Must be millions. What are they thinking now? “This is on me”, I hope.
A large chunk of folks are just depraved, revel in it, like it, feel emboldened by it...if you are looking around for just *how* 1930s Germany descended into madness (and let's face it, all of us have asked this question) - we are being given a tutorial...
The thing is that the stupidity, foolishness and hubris of "disruptors" like Musk are somewhat kept in check by market forces - hence SpaceX is thriving but Tesla is now tanking.
But there is no market force in government so disruption from stupidity, foolishness and hubris will be uncontrolled.
It’s heartbreaking watching this generation grow into the realisation that humans can be pretty shitty, and the wonderful world they should be inheriting is broken in large part.
Here's where it's going. Europe will now take a stand against Russia. NATO will likely be dissolved as a new alliance is drafted across the globe: Europe, South Korea, Canada, Mexico, South America and Australia, the US excepted.
The US will be treated as an adversary by this new alliance.
Trade from the US will completely dry up, there is literally nothing they produce that cannot be sourced elsewhere cheaper and better quality, and the US will enter a lengthy recession.
Somewhat riskier prediction is that Musk and his team of cretins will suddenly stop wages being paid to critical US employees such as teachers, police and fire fighters and there is an all-out strike. Riots on the streets and declaration of Martial Law from Trump. Seems crazy, but could happen now.
That’s peanuts compared to what’s coming - our debt ceiling needs to be raised in the coming months and our dysfunctional Congress coupled with Musk controlling prioritization of Treasury payments spells disaster. If US defaults on its debts, every world economy will collapse.
I didn’t believe a country could harm its self more the the UK did with Brexit. But the US is taking national self harm to another level. I assume Trump is trying to punish the US for his perceived wrongs against him by country and its citizens.
1930s:
1. The Jews are coming for you,
2. The Communists are helping them because they hate ordinary people,
3. We will save you.
2020s:
1. Islamists are coming for you,
2. The liberal elite are helping them because they hate ordinary people,
3. We will save you.
I feel for Ukraine, my Ukrainian friends and President Zelenskyy. They must feel so alone, abandoned. Europe and the UK absolutely must step up and support Ukraine in their darkest hour.
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Musk has been gleefully decimating actually did.
When the systems stop working, when people don't get paid, medical aid stops.
That's going to be interesting.
Who pulls their levers? Their donors - Israel would be one, given they push Israel propaganda lines.
The image in the quoted tweet is a screenshot from the movie The Dark Knight Rises.
Probably
And seanmacgabhann is Irish for….
FYI, a 'Dutch auction' starts high, price reduces, whoever
bids 1st buys the offered lot.
Trump is holding said auction with other country's assets and security. We'd best not blink.
And by bananas I don't mean making a meme or stating their disapproval online, I mean realising that this could be the end of America as was and fighting for it.
They are after all, supposed to be defenders of the US constitution and it is now clear that the White House has been infiltrated by a Russian agent!
And yes, agreed! This 2nd term has the potential to go on and on
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republicans-storm-closed-door-impeachment-hearing-as-escalating-ukraine-scandal-threatens-trump/2019/10/23/29877c06-f5a5-11e9-8cf0-4cc99f74d127_story.html
I didn't think we would see this is my lifetime. Same age as you 😢
It's gonna make J6th look like a kindergarten party.
But there is no market force in government so disruption from stupidity, foolishness and hubris will be uncontrolled.
The US will be treated as an adversary by this new alliance.
1. The Jews are coming for you,
2. The Communists are helping them because they hate ordinary people,
3. We will save you.
2020s:
1. Islamists are coming for you,
2. The liberal elite are helping them because they hate ordinary people,
3. We will save you.