When governments, media, and political tribes all sell competing realities, Americans are left drowning in propaganda, suspicion, rising gas prices, and dangerous uncertainty about war.
Trump put a chart on Truth Social this morning that compared the length of several wars. They were each labeled as a "war" except this one. He abeled it as the "IRAN EXCURSION". When soldiers die, it's not an excursion.
Michael, there is only ONE side pushing “alternative facts.” There is only ONE side screaming “fake news.” There is only ONE side that insists “deep state” and “biased media” and you know it. STOP trying to “both sides” this bullshit. And just to be one hundred percent crystal clear, these days? I believe Iran over our lying, incompetent, piece of shit fascist dictator and his band of merry sycophants.
This gets to the hinge point many may have missed: when Kellyanne Conway introduced “alternative facts,” America treated it like a controversy, not a structural breach. Most people debated the phrase, then moved on.
That was the opening. Once public officials learned they could redefine evidence without consequence, gullibility became a civic condition.
How can democracy function when reality itself becomes negotiable? -
I don't fully believe either side. But, knowing the orange Jesus modus operandi, I trust nothing of what they say to be the whole truth. Something happened. Watch for fallout elsewhere--including prices at the grocery store--and, trust my gut. Mostly, to maintain sanity, don't engage the extremists.
Joe Walsh said it best!! “Trumps Legacy is the DESTRUCTION of truth”. When we have a president who is a pathological liar, a media like Fox News, spewing its lies and propaganda and giving praise to this president it creates incredible division and unrest. I recognize all of it, hoping most people see through it as well. I just can’t understand how Congress does nothing!!! It’s very frustrating. Trump also interfered in the 2024 election. That was the only way he won!!! We need a hero!!!! Trump must be removed BEFORE THE MIDTERMS!!!!!!
I think he should be removed after the midterms. Let him continue to be the poster child of the Republican party. He will be the earthquake to cause the blue tsunami.
If we survive up to the midterms!! Also, if the Dems win the house, I’m not sure how much I trust them!! If you look online you will see that they all receive money from AIPAC, Israel’s lobbyist, especially Schumer and Jeffries!! (This is very important). There’s a lot of corruption in our gov’t!! A lot of Oligarchs enabling Trump.
It's such a sad time for the United States-the fact that I am believing the horrific Iranian officials more than my own President emphasizes how truly pathetic our country has become with his inept and demented leadership. Tearing up Obama's agreement was his biggest mistake. Trump's need for vengeance blurs his ability to make sound decisions.
Alternative facts are not facts at all. It is dancing around the truth and baffling us with bullshit. I am so fed up with the lies, the contradictions and all of the twists and turns we hear every single day. Thank you Michael for keeping us informed.
Oh, make no mistake, I’m not confused. I’m 100% certain that this administration is a pack of fuckwits and sycophantic idiots; it’s like watching Village of the Damned, the blank stare, parroting everything he says and does. As this country sinks deeper into debt, and Americans suffering with rising prices and lack of healthcare, I sit back watching Republicans beat their breasts, gnashing their teeth exclaiming “WE DIDN’T VOTE FOR THIS!!”
They most certainly DID vote for this, you're so right about that. Frankly, I don't want to hear them complaining about it anymore. I used to call them out on it and now I can't be bothered by them.
Also, you're so right in regards to the sycophants. It is deeply disturbing to watch and hear. WTF?!
Kellyanne Conway said, "alternative facts" in 2017. You worked for trump in 2017. Did you even consider telling her to STFU? Did you once even consider the consequences of that stupid statement? Or was the "dumb blonde" shrugged off, to let her lie another day.
Al Jazeera is a much better news source for what's going on in the SOH. Everyone's favorite expert on the middle east comes on at 8:00am central time, Malcolm Nance-Black Man Spy. Malcolm mentioned you about a week ago, but I don't remember what the context was.
Dianne K, we need to demand Good Character from our Political Leaders.
And not turn a Blind-Eye. Remember Trump's brag of "grab 'em by the p....?" At the time, Journalists and many Americans dismissed this as "Locker Room Talk." Not a discussion on Sexual Assault.
Those that don't stand up are Complicit. Due to their Complicity, their Character remains in question too. They must also be Shut Out. The Future must bring no more "Free Passes." And we must move on from these People.
IMPEACH AND DUMP TRAITORS, NAZIS PEDOPHILE PREDATORS AND ENABLERS , IMPERIALIST CRIMINALS, WAR MONGERS, CAREER CRIMINALS, CRIMINAL GRIFTERS, FASCIST PIGS, FRAUDSTERS, RACIST, AND CON REPUBLICONS EVERYWHERE. RELEASE ALL UNREDACTED EPSTEIN FILES AND JAIL CON RTRUMP. AVOID CON RTRUMP'S AND THE REPUBLICON'S RECESSION AND DEPRESSION. FIX CLIMATE CHANGE, FOR THE FAIR DEAL, NOT THE RAW DEAL. VOTE BLUE AND SAVE DEMOCRACY. STOP THE RTRUMP OLIGARCHY. BOYCOTT CRIMINAL RTRUMP & ELON- THE NAZIS. INVOKE 25th AMENDMENT AND DUMP CON REPUBLICONS.
Thank You Michael ..Numb is the right word to describe what I am feeling .. I remember Kellyanne standing in front of the camera and saying we have alternative facts. I was shocked that the media didn't go after her and dog her until she admitted there is no such thing.
Here I am exhausted and heart broken . I can only hope that some sanity will return next November. lost in america
Trump put a chart on Truth Social this morning that compared the length of several wars. They were each labeled as a "war" except this one. He abeled it as the "IRAN EXCURSION". When soldiers die, it's not an excursion.
Michael, there is only ONE side pushing “alternative facts.” There is only ONE side screaming “fake news.” There is only ONE side that insists “deep state” and “biased media” and you know it. STOP trying to “both sides” this bullshit. And just to be one hundred percent crystal clear, these days? I believe Iran over our lying, incompetent, piece of shit fascist dictator and his band of merry sycophants.
Agree 100%. Iran, unlike some of our allies, is free to call it like it is. I'm wondering why they don't have drone videos of military attacks?
Michael-
This gets to the hinge point many may have missed: when Kellyanne Conway introduced “alternative facts,” America treated it like a controversy, not a structural breach. Most people debated the phrase, then moved on.
That was the opening. Once public officials learned they could redefine evidence without consequence, gullibility became a civic condition.
How can democracy function when reality itself becomes negotiable? -
Mika
Sadly, I believe Iran over the Trump regime. All of them lie through their fucking teeth.
Agreed! And I am not numb, I am enraged.
Me too, Jennifer!
I don't fully believe either side. But, knowing the orange Jesus modus operandi, I trust nothing of what they say to be the whole truth. Something happened. Watch for fallout elsewhere--including prices at the grocery store--and, trust my gut. Mostly, to maintain sanity, don't engage the extremists.
Living in the post-truth reality really sucks.
Joe Walsh said it best!! “Trumps Legacy is the DESTRUCTION of truth”. When we have a president who is a pathological liar, a media like Fox News, spewing its lies and propaganda and giving praise to this president it creates incredible division and unrest. I recognize all of it, hoping most people see through it as well. I just can’t understand how Congress does nothing!!! It’s very frustrating. Trump also interfered in the 2024 election. That was the only way he won!!! We need a hero!!!! Trump must be removed BEFORE THE MIDTERMS!!!!!!
I think he should be removed after the midterms. Let him continue to be the poster child of the Republican party. He will be the earthquake to cause the blue tsunami.
If we survive up to the midterms!! Also, if the Dems win the house, I’m not sure how much I trust them!! If you look online you will see that they all receive money from AIPAC, Israel’s lobbyist, especially Schumer and Jeffries!! (This is very important). There’s a lot of corruption in our gov’t!! A lot of Oligarchs enabling Trump.
Dream on.🙄We should be so lucky. As it is, I'm not even sure we'll get rid of him in 2028.
The current Administration has been weaponizing deception since the beginning...
It's such a sad time for the United States-the fact that I am believing the horrific Iranian officials more than my own President emphasizes how truly pathetic our country has become with his inept and demented leadership. Tearing up Obama's agreement was his biggest mistake. Trump's need for vengeance blurs his ability to make sound decisions.
And Trump's narcissistic needs 'trump' all other considerations for him.
Alternative facts are not facts at all. It is dancing around the truth and baffling us with bullshit. I am so fed up with the lies, the contradictions and all of the twists and turns we hear every single day. Thank you Michael for keeping us informed.
Oh, make no mistake, I’m not confused. I’m 100% certain that this administration is a pack of fuckwits and sycophantic idiots; it’s like watching Village of the Damned, the blank stare, parroting everything he says and does. As this country sinks deeper into debt, and Americans suffering with rising prices and lack of healthcare, I sit back watching Republicans beat their breasts, gnashing their teeth exclaiming “WE DIDN’T VOTE FOR THIS!!”
But…you did.
They most certainly DID vote for this, you're so right about that. Frankly, I don't want to hear them complaining about it anymore. I used to call them out on it and now I can't be bothered by them.
Also, you're so right in regards to the sycophants. It is deeply disturbing to watch and hear. WTF?!
We still ask the questions. We just don't expect answers anymore.
Kellyanne Conway said, "alternative facts" in 2017. You worked for trump in 2017. Did you even consider telling her to STFU? Did you once even consider the consequences of that stupid statement? Or was the "dumb blonde" shrugged off, to let her lie another day.
Al Jazeera is a much better news source for what's going on in the SOH. Everyone's favorite expert on the middle east comes on at 8:00am central time, Malcolm Nance-Black Man Spy. Malcolm mentioned you about a week ago, but I don't remember what the context was.
Al Jazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/8/us-iran-clash-in-hormuz-as-war-escalates-what-happened-why-it-matters
Dianne K, we need to demand Good Character from our Political Leaders.
And not turn a Blind-Eye. Remember Trump's brag of "grab 'em by the p....?" At the time, Journalists and many Americans dismissed this as "Locker Room Talk." Not a discussion on Sexual Assault.
Those that don't stand up are Complicit. Due to their Complicity, their Character remains in question too. They must also be Shut Out. The Future must bring no more "Free Passes." And we must move on from these People.
Americans deserve better.
Destroying the truth is fascism 101. And republicans are filthy liars
Democracy? What Democracy.
True, Michelle. It's gone.
IMPEACH AND DUMP TRAITORS, NAZIS PEDOPHILE PREDATORS AND ENABLERS , IMPERIALIST CRIMINALS, WAR MONGERS, CAREER CRIMINALS, CRIMINAL GRIFTERS, FASCIST PIGS, FRAUDSTERS, RACIST, AND CON REPUBLICONS EVERYWHERE. RELEASE ALL UNREDACTED EPSTEIN FILES AND JAIL CON RTRUMP. AVOID CON RTRUMP'S AND THE REPUBLICON'S RECESSION AND DEPRESSION. FIX CLIMATE CHANGE, FOR THE FAIR DEAL, NOT THE RAW DEAL. VOTE BLUE AND SAVE DEMOCRACY. STOP THE RTRUMP OLIGARCHY. BOYCOTT CRIMINAL RTRUMP & ELON- THE NAZIS. INVOKE 25th AMENDMENT AND DUMP CON REPUBLICONS.
Thank You Michael ..Numb is the right word to describe what I am feeling .. I remember Kellyanne standing in front of the camera and saying we have alternative facts. I was shocked that the media didn't go after her and dog her until she admitted there is no such thing.
Here I am exhausted and heart broken . I can only hope that some sanity will return next November. lost in america