Trump’s America doesn’t run on hope or optimism; it runs on vengeance, vanity, and victimhood. Judges are jailed, facts are fake, and freedom is just a slogan on a red hat. Time to end this nonsense!
No tiny orange hand on the Bible at this inauguration after burning himself last time. Godless, feckless POS. I'm angry & loud Michael, fighting with you!
Good morning Michael. Another great read this morning. Truth overload. A good kick in the ass. I do believe the masses are getting more mobilized, louder, and trying to stay on top of his madness. I can't imagine how shocking it was for those graduates to hear his rants. Complete insanity. Keep up the great writing. We we keep protesting and speaking out.
When trump was sworn in, he did not place his hand on the Bible. I watched it many times and his hand was not there. When I saw that, I knew right then that we were in for a lot of trouble and told my friends that. They didn't believe me. Now they do. He never swore to uphold the Constitution. All he was swearing to do was tear down our country, make himself richer and do away with the Constitution. He is slime of the worst kind. He needs to be taken out of politics and sent to a place so remote, that no one has to see him or hear him again. Starlink take him to Mars. Get that flight up and running. We can't wait around, letting him destroy our country. He's not a man, not a human being - just a vile piece of shit. Thanks, Michael, for keeping us informed. It's not an easy job and so exhausting. We will keep fighting, regain our country and rebuild.
I noticed the same thing. And I know that when someone asks him about it, he will say that his hand wasn't on the Bible because he isn't upholding the Constitution. That's why he told Kristen Welker that he didn't know if he had to uphold the Constitution.
and he has the nerve to be thrilled that he's president while the country celebrates 250 years of independence....he either truly has no clue what that represents or he is an even bigger hypocrite than demonstrated so far, hard to imagine, I know..
Michael we are trying to New Yorkers For Justice is working day and night to organize “getting loud.” We are spreading your podcasts everywhere to shake up the people. Keep writing because you are a true inspiration to all of us. We need to get louder!
Michael, many thanks for your motivating pep — People in Peril — talk. I learn so much from your reports. You and Heather Cox Richardson are my first reads every day, which does not diminish the outstanding work of your colleagues on Substack.
Until Jan. 6, 2021, I loved January 6 for all of its celebrations in countries where this day marks the end of the Christmas season, celebrating the arrival of the Three Kings approximately 2 years after Jesus's birth. In Mexico where I lived, children woke up to find a special present hidden for them to help them acknowledge the day. In some towns, parades are held. I even have the special privilege of my Mexican-American daughter-in-law celebrating her own birthday on Jan. 6. Then came 2021. She tells me it has taken the joy out of her birthday, that constant reminder and horror of a day where we faced an insurrection in our Capitol. I feel the loss of joy on that annual reminder because of an ignominious ignoramus who chose to make that day about himself. It's time to take our joy back!
Your writing has been sharp and to the point these last few days. Thank you for your courage in calling our situation exactly as it is. I read a shocking study that I think may explain why so many of us are content to sit on the sidelines. The average American IQ has fallen to 98! A few decades ago, it was 115-120. That isn’t in a gifted range but provides enough understanding and sense to know when you’re under attack. God help us all!
Mikey, you have been around a long time. WTF is wrong with him? He was always an empty suit, but never this bad. We neighbors just thought of him as a harmless crank. Not so harmless anymore...but much worse than just a crank.
So what is JD Vance waiting for? Who's going to invoke the 25th Amendment? I'm sure he will be on board. The problem last time was that Mike Pence wasn't.
Hope at the inauguration? I appreciate the fantastical imagery, but jeeziz, Michael- once Harris jumped in I started packing my bags. But as you say, it is a far better thing we do to stay and resist.
No tiny orange hand on the Bible at this inauguration after burning himself last time. Godless, feckless POS. I'm angry & loud Michael, fighting with you!
Good morning Michael. Another great read this morning. Truth overload. A good kick in the ass. I do believe the masses are getting more mobilized, louder, and trying to stay on top of his madness. I can't imagine how shocking it was for those graduates to hear his rants. Complete insanity. Keep up the great writing. We we keep protesting and speaking out.
I hope the graduates all had ear plugs and had them in.
When trump was sworn in, he did not place his hand on the Bible. I watched it many times and his hand was not there. When I saw that, I knew right then that we were in for a lot of trouble and told my friends that. They didn't believe me. Now they do. He never swore to uphold the Constitution. All he was swearing to do was tear down our country, make himself richer and do away with the Constitution. He is slime of the worst kind. He needs to be taken out of politics and sent to a place so remote, that no one has to see him or hear him again. Starlink take him to Mars. Get that flight up and running. We can't wait around, letting him destroy our country. He's not a man, not a human being - just a vile piece of shit. Thanks, Michael, for keeping us informed. It's not an easy job and so exhausting. We will keep fighting, regain our country and rebuild.
I noticed the same thing. And I know that when someone asks him about it, he will say that his hand wasn't on the Bible because he isn't upholding the Constitution. That's why he told Kristen Welker that he didn't know if he had to uphold the Constitution.
and he has the nerve to be thrilled that he's president while the country celebrates 250 years of independence....he either truly has no clue what that represents or he is an even bigger hypocrite than demonstrated so far, hard to imagine, I know..
Yes time to stand up and move forward
Michael we are trying to New Yorkers For Justice is working day and night to organize “getting loud.” We are spreading your podcasts everywhere to shake up the people. Keep writing because you are a true inspiration to all of us. We need to get louder!
Michael, many thanks for your motivating pep — People in Peril — talk. I learn so much from your reports. You and Heather Cox Richardson are my first reads every day, which does not diminish the outstanding work of your colleagues on Substack.
Until Jan. 6, 2021, I loved January 6 for all of its celebrations in countries where this day marks the end of the Christmas season, celebrating the arrival of the Three Kings approximately 2 years after Jesus's birth. In Mexico where I lived, children woke up to find a special present hidden for them to help them acknowledge the day. In some towns, parades are held. I even have the special privilege of my Mexican-American daughter-in-law celebrating her own birthday on Jan. 6. Then came 2021. She tells me it has taken the joy out of her birthday, that constant reminder and horror of a day where we faced an insurrection in our Capitol. I feel the loss of joy on that annual reminder because of an ignominious ignoramus who chose to make that day about himself. It's time to take our joy back!
Your pieces are so well written. I love your similies and metaphors.
Your insights are deep yet easy to read and understand. They are complete and concise summaries.
I share your posts with family and friends here in Canada.
What can we as Canadians do to help. We are wringing our hands.
Well everything in today's sub-stack is the truth! Hope it's not too late to turn things around.
What is this about Judge Campos being arrested?
I couldnt find anything
Michael,
Your writing has been sharp and to the point these last few days. Thank you for your courage in calling our situation exactly as it is. I read a shocking study that I think may explain why so many of us are content to sit on the sidelines. The average American IQ has fallen to 98! A few decades ago, it was 115-120. That isn’t in a gifted range but provides enough understanding and sense to know when you’re under attack. God help us all!
Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested not long ago for helping an immigrant evade ICE... perhaps a related story?
I see no evidence of arrest of Judge Elena Campos. Where did you get this info.
Mikey, you have been around a long time. WTF is wrong with him? He was always an empty suit, but never this bad. We neighbors just thought of him as a harmless crank. Not so harmless anymore...but much worse than just a crank.
So what is JD Vance waiting for? Who's going to invoke the 25th Amendment? I'm sure he will be on board. The problem last time was that Mike Pence wasn't.
I am with you! All of you (us) together can turn this around!
Barbara Reed
Hope at the inauguration? I appreciate the fantastical imagery, but jeeziz, Michael- once Harris jumped in I started packing my bags. But as you say, it is a far better thing we do to stay and resist.