Trump’s fantasy presidency is collapsing under the weight of war, lies, and delusion; yet, he keeps screaming “no war” under my watch as the world burns in real time.
Another great article and so true. I want my country back in the worst way. I am tired of all these lies, and harms. I hope and trust, that we the people, can make a change. There is no other choice. We continue to tell the truth and when enough people believe what he is doing is wrong and there is not one single person in the WH fighting for our country, for what we had, not what we have now, we will win.
I woke up this morning to the upside-down world. Marines and National guard in the streets, a judge overturning a lower court decision that it is unconstitutional, Israel bombing Iran and Trump smirking “I told you so”…and Hegseth admitting that the United States has a contingency plan to take Greenland and Panama by force. I pray that we can stay peaceful..I wonder now if that is possible. Let’s hope that a robust No Kings Day tomorrow serves as a warning against the unAmerican and undemocratic forces..I wonder if that will be enough.
It will only be enough if we keep up the momentum. We're going to have to have strength, perseverance, and the will to see it through to the conclusion----democracy again. Stronger than ever.
Excellent piece Michael. Thank You .. My heart is broken. My rage is frightening .. I will be going to the protest tomorrrow down here in Palm beach County. I feel despondent because not one republican in the Senate or House has come out to protest all of this. I believe we have six fascists on the Supreme Court . I'm not sure our republic can survive. I hope the democrat billionaires will put up money to make sure we have a free and fair election in 2026. In the meantime this life long democrat New Yorker at heart will keep on keeping on. Thanks again..
Lincoln said a house divided cannot survive. MAGA wants an authoritarian dictatorship and wants to impose it quickly by seizing LA and Cali. American Democracy and Confederate Autocracy cannot coexist. Much of the country is completely rotted out mentally and socially. I will be at the No Kings rally maintaining hope we can have a democratic future.
So true Michael! Thank you for your clarity and using your life as a master class on accountability. You have been through the fire. Continue to and i agree there is No going back, we all must learn how to deal with what i call our new modern day foxhole. The new foxhole is inside each of us. IT’s called accountability. Go inside ourselves, and cultivate the capacity to deal with the discomfort of painful feelings without blaming anyone. Accountability is hard work. Many of us have been taught to blame other’s in order to feel safe. Resilience comes from taking the inner dive with mercy.
You’re an example of what happens when we go inside. ( our modern day foxhole) thank you Michael. 💥
negotiated by Obama. No other reason than that. He has no idea what he’s doing and it shows up every day. A man and an administration totally unqualified to lead us and the world. When will then republicans put a stop to this. What a bunch of spineless wimps
Didn’t we have a nuclear deal with Iran that Trump squashed? Now he wants to put the same deal back in place? He only squashed the original because it was a deal negotiated=
There's another word, too, for him.... paranoid....yes he's all those other words ... sadistic, evil, psychopath,etc. .... but paranoid is his Achilles Heel... he can't stop it and it will do him in... he is already on the edges with the oligarchs hands that fed him and placed him there.. but paranoia is screaming at him because now "they are all out to get him" the only question is when does it all unravel & they put in the clown waiting in the wings?
America is waking up. All of our jobs is to bring more Reality into the Reality TV we are living in!
For those that post and those that follow/know influencers, get these points that Michael made this morning to them and flood social media. Truthful Reality is our key to change. See you are No King's on Saturday!
Read 'Waging a Good War' by Thomas E. Ricks. Martin Luther King marched on Birmingham, AL, to show the nation what Bull Connor was up to. Remember 'Rope a Dope'? There is a strategy behind the cities chosen for ICE parades, oops, raids: LA, Philadelphia, and three others.
Excellent book! We need to participate in organized peaceful demonstrations and have voices heard on all the media people are using today (different world than the 60's, huh?). Yes it is an organized message! And strategy. As to Trump and his Administration, when in doubt break out Project 2025 to remind you of what could be coming......
Have you read it? Good for you! I have only looked through it so far. The author was a war correspondent, so he recognized the strategy. I don't think Trump is really in charge. Someone else is calling the shots.
I’m not American, but I’m watching and listening with dread. And my words.
The Big Bad Egg: Scrambled and Unfit to Serve
Humpty-Dumpty has a big head.
Humpty-Dumpty lights powder kegs.
He’s playing with fire surrounded by liars,
While the whole world looks on with dread.
Humpty-Dumpty sits on his wall,
Swagger-tweeting he’s winning it all.
He’s sequestered the army to come to his party,
And most of the country’s appalled.
Humpty-Dumpty’s out of control,
Humpty-Dumpty has selfish goals.
Now many are fuming because nothing’s improving.
How long until Humpty implodes?
Thank you.
Another great article and so true. I want my country back in the worst way. I am tired of all these lies, and harms. I hope and trust, that we the people, can make a change. There is no other choice. We continue to tell the truth and when enough people believe what he is doing is wrong and there is not one single person in the WH fighting for our country, for what we had, not what we have now, we will win.
I woke up this morning to the upside-down world. Marines and National guard in the streets, a judge overturning a lower court decision that it is unconstitutional, Israel bombing Iran and Trump smirking “I told you so”…and Hegseth admitting that the United States has a contingency plan to take Greenland and Panama by force. I pray that we can stay peaceful..I wonder now if that is possible. Let’s hope that a robust No Kings Day tomorrow serves as a warning against the unAmerican and undemocratic forces..I wonder if that will be enough.
It will only be enough if we keep up the momentum. We're going to have to have strength, perseverance, and the will to see it through to the conclusion----democracy again. Stronger than ever.
It will go down in history (if there is one) as the age of Trumpism.
Excellent piece Michael. Thank You .. My heart is broken. My rage is frightening .. I will be going to the protest tomorrrow down here in Palm beach County. I feel despondent because not one republican in the Senate or House has come out to protest all of this. I believe we have six fascists on the Supreme Court . I'm not sure our republic can survive. I hope the democrat billionaires will put up money to make sure we have a free and fair election in 2026. In the meantime this life long democrat New Yorker at heart will keep on keeping on. Thanks again..
Lincoln said a house divided cannot survive. MAGA wants an authoritarian dictatorship and wants to impose it quickly by seizing LA and Cali. American Democracy and Confederate Autocracy cannot coexist. Much of the country is completely rotted out mentally and socially. I will be at the No Kings rally maintaining hope we can have a democratic future.
I like that " completely rotted out mentally and socially ." This is true.
So true Michael! Thank you for your clarity and using your life as a master class on accountability. You have been through the fire. Continue to and i agree there is No going back, we all must learn how to deal with what i call our new modern day foxhole. The new foxhole is inside each of us. IT’s called accountability. Go inside ourselves, and cultivate the capacity to deal with the discomfort of painful feelings without blaming anyone. Accountability is hard work. Many of us have been taught to blame other’s in order to feel safe. Resilience comes from taking the inner dive with mercy.
You’re an example of what happens when we go inside. ( our modern day foxhole) thank you Michael. 💥
Excellent.
Excellent piece, Michael, best to date. (I think he meant "24 hours" like, spread out over a few years, an hour here, and hour there....)
negotiated by Obama. No other reason than that. He has no idea what he’s doing and it shows up every day. A man and an administration totally unqualified to lead us and the world. When will then republicans put a stop to this. What a bunch of spineless wimps
Didn’t we have a nuclear deal with Iran that Trump squashed? Now he wants to put the same deal back in place? He only squashed the original because it was a deal negotiated=
There's another word, too, for him.... paranoid....yes he's all those other words ... sadistic, evil, psychopath,etc. .... but paranoid is his Achilles Heel... he can't stop it and it will do him in... he is already on the edges with the oligarchs hands that fed him and placed him there.. but paranoia is screaming at him because now "they are all out to get him" the only question is when does it all unravel & they put in the clown waiting in the wings?
Btw -i read both of your books- i thank you for being You.
Another book you may consider is “One day, everyone will always have been against this” by Omar El Akaad
'One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This' is the correct title. Available on Amazon.
Correction made. Thanks again.
Thank you for letting me know,
Me know.
Thank you.
Can we regain our senses as quickly as we're losing them?
America is waking up. All of our jobs is to bring more Reality into the Reality TV we are living in!
For those that post and those that follow/know influencers, get these points that Michael made this morning to them and flood social media. Truthful Reality is our key to change. See you are No King's on Saturday!
Read 'Waging a Good War' by Thomas E. Ricks. Martin Luther King marched on Birmingham, AL, to show the nation what Bull Connor was up to. Remember 'Rope a Dope'? There is a strategy behind the cities chosen for ICE parades, oops, raids: LA, Philadelphia, and three others.
Excellent book! We need to participate in organized peaceful demonstrations and have voices heard on all the media people are using today (different world than the 60's, huh?). Yes it is an organized message! And strategy. As to Trump and his Administration, when in doubt break out Project 2025 to remind you of what could be coming......
Have you read it? Good for you! I have only looked through it so far. The author was a war correspondent, so he recognized the strategy. I don't think Trump is really in charge. Someone else is calling the shots.
Trump is demented. He lives in a bubble. We need to find out who is manipulating his bubble. Press
against the schisms.
I love your forceful writing that really pumps the heart and stirs the spirit! Keep it coming!