With Iran stockpiling uranium and allies sounding alarms, America’s intelligence chief flails, the president postures, and Congress sits paralyzed; while a nuclear threat inches closer.
Trump will never listen to other people. Trump has created a situation in which he is rapidly becoming irrelevant around the world. He is being walled off economically, no one wants to engage in a “deal” with him…no one is asking his “permission “ to do anything or help with any world conflicts. Netanyahu is playing him for a fool, Putin has not yet decided to allow TrumpAmerican boots on the ground or planes in the air, india and Pakistan say that despite his protestations he had nothing to do with their cease fire, and Iran thumbed their noses at his attempt to strike a nuclear bargain with them. His birthday parade was a laughable charade. Millions protested against him on his birthday. Trump is flailing. And a flailing Trump is a dangerous Trump. He is likely to do something idiotic in an attempt to make himself relevant…and he is surrounded by fools,sycophants, and ideologues who won’t tell him that he’s nuts.
Is there a Michael Cohen in that bunch, someone who is willing to say “we’ve all had enough” and take a stand at great personal cost? If there is, I wish that person would stand up now.
Trump is so dangerous . We will be lucky if we survive this maniac. He is destroying our economy. He is succeding in making our country one of the last places a imigrant would want to come to. We are going to have a country that is like Russia. An utter failure .. If he gets us into this war that Bebe started in order to stay in power, we will be paying a price forever. Thank you shitheads.
The problem is, Donald Trump doesn't listen. Won't listen. Well, he does for five seconds, and then he's moving on the the next shiny object is his view and in his head. He's got serious cognitive decline. And the real problem is that he has a cabinet that really does NOT know what they're doing either. You're right Michael. That is clear. Trump is being used by all the monsters on the world playing board, and he doesn't even realize it. And we have a Republican party that refuses to put the country first. I mean flat out refuses!
I will never understand why people like Marco Rubio and so many others are so willing to just throw away any resemblance of intelligence, any resemblance of decency and any resemblance of a spine, just so they can help Trump can destroy the world, country by country, starting right here. History will not be kind to these enablers. And it's shocking that they don't realize that, or care about that. Isn't that supposed to be the gift of power--respect, I mean? I mean if they can't even garner respect, what do they want? They don't have power. They are useless. And yes Michael, just what are his sycophants in Congress doing all day? On OUR dime. They're not allowed to think freely, or speak freely, or act freely. How is this rewarding to any of them? I mean really? What are they saying to their children about all this? Don't be strong? Don't worry about doing the right thing? Don't worry abut being bullied?? It's okay if America falls into authoritarianism? Freedoms? You don't need them honey. I mean seriously, I just can't get over it.
Once upon a time, none of these people would have been allowed anywhere near the White House. They all have their "skeleton in their closets." Marco Rubio was once arrested at a Cocaine dealer's home, his sister was dating back in the day. The "rig" got him off the hook and promoted him in social circles into politics, and then later, he got caught paying for personal things using campaign funds. Little Marco should have stayed in Hialeah.
I disagree with one phrase in an otherwise excellent comment. Cognitive decline refers to "a gradual or sudden decrease in a person's thinking abilities, including memory, learning, attention and reasoning." Cognitive decline is a medical condition. tRump's condition is facts be damned. In my view, he has no thinking abilities because he, and he alone, has all the answers. He doesn't need to think because he was born with answers to anything and everything. Tragically, our democracy and the world are suffering immensely from him and his sycophants.
Michael - do you really think Trump has the ability to gather people together, get all the information and make an informed decision? Seems like he always thinks he’s the smartest guy in the room and knows better than anyone. If there is a time for consensus, this is it. Can he step up in this moment? Past history makes this very scary.
How can he make in informed decision when he thinks he's the most important person in the room? Even if he listened to anyone, he has no one that is qualified to speak on any subject so, therefore, he wouldn't really have anyone to listen to on anything that is important. Just a bunch of clowns that can't get their act together.
Indeed, Mr. C., that was well said and a little worrisome. Enough folks stayed home, enough folks got hoodwinked, and so many others were reminded by legacy media that the eggs were too expensive, making it seem like it was the Democrats' fault. America chose chaos, and so that is what we got. A zoo at a three-ring circus show. Baron Von Shitsinpants and his cronies are incapable of "You know…govern. Like grown-ups." Citizens (Me/I) have to stay informed and get involved as best we can. Like you explained in yesterday's Substack. Meanwhile, what's your take on the promotions by Bibi promoting "Operation Lion" all over YouTube? Why is this targeting the US audience? They know this is wrong and not necessary at this time. Then again, Bibi has his problems as to why he needs to remain in office.
Where we used to prize our experienced and knowledgeable Intelligence Community's ability to seek out hidden and valuable information, we now wince at having "leaders" whose experience include being an ex-news host or being "physically attractive." How are we supposed to take this team seriously or express confidence in them? I shudder at their qualifications, or lack thereof, especially when I reflect on those that have gone before them. It's not a matter or agreeing with them or not; it is a matter of knowing that our country's leadership should be choosing country OVER Party, country OVER loyalty, country OVER superficial assets. Even our national PREK standards includes an ethical precept that you should never accept a job that you are not qualified to do. Perhaps we would be better served by Prek teachers in this Administration rather than self-flattering fools.
Does anyone know what is happening with the hostages still being held in Gaza? Hamas is Iranian backed, will they retaliate or keep the hostages alive to continue to us as bargaining chips? While Israel is busy taking out Iran's nuclear capabilities which it absolutely needs to do mind you, the Gaza situation takes the back seat. Could this war result in other anti Israel nations attacking Israel? So much uncertainty!
I just got a live update frothe.NYT. "WH says Trump will decide on 'Iran Attack in Next TWO WEEKS"
We could be dead.
He has.gone.from:
Donnie-Two-Dolls to
Donnie-Two-Left-Feet to
DONNIE-TWO-WEEKS
He.tnreatens and blusters and tells Iran to evacuate and then can't make any decision. We are in such danger. I lived through 9/11 here in my city. He is THE WORST PRESIDENT. A WORLD WIDE NIGHTMARE.
OMG. Could he look any more weak or pathetic? They are laughing at us. Meanwhile, China is hacking Russia to get.their military secrets about Ukraine...no doubt they are going to attack Taiwan. I can't anymore.
I notice that he never there is a cabinet meeting there are no notepads out to take note. Is this just optics or are members not allowed to take notes?
Trump will never listen to other people. Trump has created a situation in which he is rapidly becoming irrelevant around the world. He is being walled off economically, no one wants to engage in a “deal” with him…no one is asking his “permission “ to do anything or help with any world conflicts. Netanyahu is playing him for a fool, Putin has not yet decided to allow TrumpAmerican boots on the ground or planes in the air, india and Pakistan say that despite his protestations he had nothing to do with their cease fire, and Iran thumbed their noses at his attempt to strike a nuclear bargain with them. His birthday parade was a laughable charade. Millions protested against him on his birthday. Trump is flailing. And a flailing Trump is a dangerous Trump. He is likely to do something idiotic in an attempt to make himself relevant…and he is surrounded by fools,sycophants, and ideologues who won’t tell him that he’s nuts.
Is there a Michael Cohen in that bunch, someone who is willing to say “we’ve all had enough” and take a stand at great personal cost? If there is, I wish that person would stand up now.
Trump is so dangerous . We will be lucky if we survive this maniac. He is destroying our economy. He is succeding in making our country one of the last places a imigrant would want to come to. We are going to have a country that is like Russia. An utter failure .. If he gets us into this war that Bebe started in order to stay in power, we will be paying a price forever. Thank you shitheads.
The problem is, Donald Trump doesn't listen. Won't listen. Well, he does for five seconds, and then he's moving on the the next shiny object is his view and in his head. He's got serious cognitive decline. And the real problem is that he has a cabinet that really does NOT know what they're doing either. You're right Michael. That is clear. Trump is being used by all the monsters on the world playing board, and he doesn't even realize it. And we have a Republican party that refuses to put the country first. I mean flat out refuses!
I will never understand why people like Marco Rubio and so many others are so willing to just throw away any resemblance of intelligence, any resemblance of decency and any resemblance of a spine, just so they can help Trump can destroy the world, country by country, starting right here. History will not be kind to these enablers. And it's shocking that they don't realize that, or care about that. Isn't that supposed to be the gift of power--respect, I mean? I mean if they can't even garner respect, what do they want? They don't have power. They are useless. And yes Michael, just what are his sycophants in Congress doing all day? On OUR dime. They're not allowed to think freely, or speak freely, or act freely. How is this rewarding to any of them? I mean really? What are they saying to their children about all this? Don't be strong? Don't worry about doing the right thing? Don't worry abut being bullied?? It's okay if America falls into authoritarianism? Freedoms? You don't need them honey. I mean seriously, I just can't get over it.
Once upon a time, none of these people would have been allowed anywhere near the White House. They all have their "skeleton in their closets." Marco Rubio was once arrested at a Cocaine dealer's home, his sister was dating back in the day. The "rig" got him off the hook and promoted him in social circles into politics, and then later, he got caught paying for personal things using campaign funds. Little Marco should have stayed in Hialeah.
Yeah...that would have been best! Damn.
Wow. I never knew that. He is scum!
I disagree with one phrase in an otherwise excellent comment. Cognitive decline refers to "a gradual or sudden decrease in a person's thinking abilities, including memory, learning, attention and reasoning." Cognitive decline is a medical condition. tRump's condition is facts be damned. In my view, he has no thinking abilities because he, and he alone, has all the answers. He doesn't need to think because he was born with answers to anything and everything. Tragically, our democracy and the world are suffering immensely from him and his sycophants.
BTW, Mr. C. says he doesn't read either.
Correct! It's just ridiculous, and ridiculously okay with too many...
Very good article this morning ☕ Michael, Thank you, and will reStack ASAP 💯👍
Michael - do you really think Trump has the ability to gather people together, get all the information and make an informed decision? Seems like he always thinks he’s the smartest guy in the room and knows better than anyone. If there is a time for consensus, this is it. Can he step up in this moment? Past history makes this very scary.
How can he make in informed decision when he thinks he's the most important person in the room? Even if he listened to anyone, he has no one that is qualified to speak on any subject so, therefore, he wouldn't really have anyone to listen to on anything that is important. Just a bunch of clowns that can't get their act together.
He should get all the people in the room, and leave the room. Pure fantasy that it would ever happen.
Happy Juneteenth, everyone!
Indeed, Mr. C., that was well said and a little worrisome. Enough folks stayed home, enough folks got hoodwinked, and so many others were reminded by legacy media that the eggs were too expensive, making it seem like it was the Democrats' fault. America chose chaos, and so that is what we got. A zoo at a three-ring circus show. Baron Von Shitsinpants and his cronies are incapable of "You know…govern. Like grown-ups." Citizens (Me/I) have to stay informed and get involved as best we can. Like you explained in yesterday's Substack. Meanwhile, what's your take on the promotions by Bibi promoting "Operation Lion" all over YouTube? Why is this targeting the US audience? They know this is wrong and not necessary at this time. Then again, Bibi has his problems as to why he needs to remain in office.
Where we used to prize our experienced and knowledgeable Intelligence Community's ability to seek out hidden and valuable information, we now wince at having "leaders" whose experience include being an ex-news host or being "physically attractive." How are we supposed to take this team seriously or express confidence in them? I shudder at their qualifications, or lack thereof, especially when I reflect on those that have gone before them. It's not a matter or agreeing with them or not; it is a matter of knowing that our country's leadership should be choosing country OVER Party, country OVER loyalty, country OVER superficial assets. Even our national PREK standards includes an ethical precept that you should never accept a job that you are not qualified to do. Perhaps we would be better served by Prek teachers in this Administration rather than self-flattering fools.
So true and scarry as hell.
Does anyone know what is happening with the hostages still being held in Gaza? Hamas is Iranian backed, will they retaliate or keep the hostages alive to continue to us as bargaining chips? While Israel is busy taking out Iran's nuclear capabilities which it absolutely needs to do mind you, the Gaza situation takes the back seat. Could this war result in other anti Israel nations attacking Israel? So much uncertainty!
Michael Cohen is obviously intelligent - it's too bad he no longer has any influence on "the Donald."
“Govern, like grownups”, that’s a novel idea! Wish some of the republicans would finally do that!!!
I just got a live update frothe.NYT. "WH says Trump will decide on 'Iran Attack in Next TWO WEEKS"
We could be dead.
He has.gone.from:
Donnie-Two-Dolls to
Donnie-Two-Left-Feet to
DONNIE-TWO-WEEKS
He.tnreatens and blusters and tells Iran to evacuate and then can't make any decision. We are in such danger. I lived through 9/11 here in my city. He is THE WORST PRESIDENT. A WORLD WIDE NIGHTMARE.
OMG. Could he look any more weak or pathetic? They are laughing at us. Meanwhile, China is hacking Russia to get.their military secrets about Ukraine...no doubt they are going to attack Taiwan. I can't anymore.
I notice that he never there is a cabinet meeting there are no notepads out to take note. Is this just optics or are members not allowed to take notes?