That's because 49% of the country voted for him.
Wait until benefits start going away....
Personally I think the congress is a bigger problem. They could stop this easily.
Just wait....
Why we didn't shut cities down with protests after Dobbs has mystified me. Our window to sort this out peacefully will be all but closed once Trump ignores the courts. After that our only hope is that the military steps in on the side of the Constitution. #my2cents
I think many are aware. I think some are worried it’s a trap. Trump could send instigators into a large crowd who are deliberately violent and then declare martial law. I think we should risk it, but I think we need a mass demonstration with a million people. In DC. Who organizes that? I’m ready.
Very smart people who study these things say the US military would (at some point way, way down the road) have cause to do something. Their oath is to the Constitution.
If Trump continues this anti constitutional behavior there maybe a scintillate of hope.
What do you mean by this? (1) How do "the American people" do so? (2) How do you assess the extent of awareness? (3) What about our elected officials? (4) Why is it always someone else's fault/responsibility? (5) Shouting out warnings doesn't do a hell of a lot either.
I’m being told by a family member that my media is lying to me and because of my algorithm, I won’t know the truth about all the good stuff Trump and Musk etc are doing. I really don’t know what to think
Sadly the biggest thing to break through recently has been Luigi and the health insurance scams and even that has faded into the background with the tsunami of shit that has been trump 2.0.
@casten.house.gov explained over and over to Trump voters in district that democracy means Congress has the power of the purse. They don’t know that. They think Trump can just toss out any costs he doesn’t like.
And it’s the same here down under. A Labor gov who has turned economy around, reduced inflation from 6 to 2% plus much more in 2.5yrs & the Murdoch & Gina Rinehart (mining magnate)have convinced the population. That everything is bad & we have to rtn to the rorting conservatives! Just blows my mind!
State level charges will be our salvation. If we go after his administration, who are inclined to follow unlawful orders, he can’t pardon them and it will put them in a position to choose to follow or not follow him or be prosecuted themselves.
"...Heavy physical work, the care of home and children, petty quarrels with neighbors, films, football, beer and above all, gambling filled up the horizon of their minds. To keep them in control was not difficult."
I think my brother is fairly typical of many Americans. He can't stand Trump. But his whole life he has had zero interest in the news. So he's oblivious to anything that is happening unless someone tells him. Or it starts effecting him directly.
Was just having this discussion with a friend. We are the final check, and if people aren't willing to gather and march in a non-violent way, we're done as a republic and a democracy.
How? With their army? Even if Republicans in Congress wanted to stop him, we don't have a way to do that. We have always been open to this kind of treachery. Only the military can stop him.
With the purse. Cut off all funding for the force (the military and any private contractor working with the military) the executive needs to make itself into a full fascist regime.
Except Congress has the power of the purse. Of our three branches, only two have actual enforcement power. The executive (the sword) and the legislative (the purse). Insofar as the sword (the military) can’t be paid w/o the purse, Congress is designed to be the most powerful.
Especially when Harry Enten speaks enthusiastically of how good Trumps numbers on. He did not speak the truth. He speaks of 1 poll. I knew that I should not turn CNN on, not even for a minute.
Not enough of us are aware there is a problem because conservative outlets are telling them how to think. No matter the proof I have it does not break through.
We are aware there’s a problem. We aren’t sure what we’re supposed to do. Most of us live in different places and aren’t lawyers and politicians or DC insiders. But it’s great how lawyers, politicians, and DC insiders keep saying someone should do something. Guess what? They’re the someone.
Right. Everyone says the people are supposed to stop him. Ok. I'm all in. What do they suggest? Mass protests? Fine. But 1 day isn't gonna cut it. 1 or 2 days a month won't cut it. Shut down the economy? Fine. Good luck getting people to not go to work and into the streets instead for days or weeks.
While everyday Americans may not be aware, I can assure you that colleagues in my division of the State Dept are pissed off and will not comply with any potential DOGE bs. Won’t turn over badges, say our names, allow access to laptops, files, reports,etc. They come they better be ready for violence🖕🏼
I was in the bank today in Union, NJ. Two elderly women came in to check on their CD's. They told the teller they were afraid Elon Musk was going to take their money. I wanted to jump for joy. Yes! There is hope.
And, there's lots that could stop trump. A bullet, a window accidentally left open, a little Novichok or polonium, there are lots of options for anyone with some balls.
As far as Americans are concerned, it's no biggie. The superbowl was fun, there's plenty to watch on Netflix, and the store shelves are well stocked. Everything's cool.
The media (I'll use MSNBC as an example since I turned it on today for first time since election night) is trying to cover this like it's NORMAL!Talked about approval polls because they're finding fraud & abuse. No they're not. That takes time & audits. They're just declaring fraud & abuse.
Many of us are aware. We are scared and don’t know what to do at this point. I vote, I contribute all I can. I have no money for musk to take other than SS. Tell us what we can do. How do we stop him?
People who don’t follow politics are giving him the benefit of the doubt. They want to believe they made the right choice when they voted for him. As the economy and general mood starts to sour, they’ll turn against him. Whether or not it’s already too late for that is another question.
You are correct, so the most pressing problem is, how do we make them aware? I am convinced that it will take economic pain like inflation or a severe recession to get their attention. It's our best weapon. Put off purchases, if you work for the gov or a fascist company, SLOW DOWN!
There are many of us protesting, calling our elected representatives, writing letters and emails. Yes, we’re here. Are you not seeing us? The main stream media is being silenced but we are out here making noise. Do not sweep us all into one group!
Important to remember: CBS has been Trump captured. Just like ABC/Disney, Meta, Tik Tok, WaPo, the LA Times, etc. You can’t trust anything from the outlets I just named. Any news story they put out must be independently confirmed. And polls can be manipulated.
So many people don't see what's happening. They thought Trump was joking about the authoritarian agenda and still can't see that he's trying to enact it.
It's interesting how the narrative has shifted.
Nobody is talking about women's reproductive rights, trans or even the undocumented immigrants. Everyone is just plain scared that they're gunning for everyone. This sure looks like fascism.
Will take a bit for most Americans to personally feel the injuries. When Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, FEMA, ACA end with mid-teens unemployment rates and double-digit inflation rates, daily mundane life will get darker & grimmer for all - government-forced extreme poverty.
That’s the terrifying part. When I talk to people they are like “are you okay? I’m worried about you”. Everyone’s like “I’m taking a break from politics”
We are aware. If you have any suggestions on how we are going to stop him....I'm all ears. Apparently protests are only few and far between...and that's not gonna do it.
It will happen if tariffs actually cause huge price jumps or shortages; if Trump unilaterally declares war on Canada or Gaza. Disastrously, I'm pretty sure Dem party leaders would side with Trump over the protesters on Gaza.
When evil is no longer sufferable...but why does it have to come to that...why can't we try to get rid of the leeches now? When there is at least a chance of doing it without bloodshed?
Some leadership might be required. Because spontaneous protest like in other countries? I'm not holding out much hope for that. Organized like last week? Well, I was in Harrisburg...official estimate was 400. Granted it was Wednesday, work day....but still, 400? That's not cutting it.
With respect there's been a problem since Trump's trip down the escalator in 2015. Two impeachment and 34 felony convictions and he's back in office. January 6th was a dress rehearsal. But the Republicans won't take out their trash so here we are. Time to start weighing options.
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Wait until benefits start going away....
Personally I think the congress is a bigger problem. They could stop this easily.
Just wait....
It's not half the country.
But, I can't imagine an option for no resistance and no peaceful protest.
If Trump continues this anti constitutional behavior there maybe a scintillate of hope.
Probably not, meaning we are so screwed
They will create the image of a violent protest where there is none.
How can we peacefully protest when they have a plan to disrupt the peaceful gathering.
The news will cover the protest as violent. We will lose support due to “violence”
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3. EDUCATION is the foundation of a stable & prosperous society.
do you know how to get in front of TV camera & talk?
Where is your spine for democracy?
Where is it?
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"...Heavy physical work, the care of home and children, petty quarrels with neighbors, films, football, beer and above all, gambling filled up the horizon of their minds. To keep them in control was not difficult."
George Orwell, 1984
I think this is where the American public needs to be on the street all day, everyday, in large numbers, with media
How clueless can two ppl be
This is like a German legislator trying to call the Reichstag into session while the Reichstag Fire is raging.
God save us
it’s a stealing team, friends
Nobody is talking about women's reproductive rights, trans or even the undocumented immigrants. Everyone is just plain scared that they're gunning for everyone. This sure looks like fascism.
I'm not aware of any mechanism that people, even en masse, could use to stop him.
They plan on shooting us.
I think our only hope is the military stands true to their oath to the constitution and remove the traitor.
Erik Prince is in the wings with his own private army-
Constellis and Triple Canopy.