Like “narco-terrorist” it is a made-up word now describing Drumpf who invaded Venezuela to capture its oil reserves. With no proof, his illegal war justified by claiming Maduro led gangs & drug lords. Putin is so proud!
And Putin’s saying, “why didn’t i think of kidnapping Zelensky and putting him on trial in Russia, followed by taking all their natural resources for our benefit and profit!
He tried in the first three days. The difference is that Ukrainians fought heroically and people in government did not make a pact with Putin to sell Zelensky and the country. In Venezuela instead it looks like a coup negotiated with Trump with some theatrics around it to make it look like the us military did something amazing. Venezuelans won't get anything out of this. It will all be a grift from now on.
I agree with you, Earl. But, and this is hard to admit, I’m losing faith that enough of us in this country have what it takes to turn this tide. I just don’t see it. And that makes me simultaneously terrified, enraged, and depressed.
Kyle, please don't give into despair, so hard as it is. Despair that all is lost is at least as easy to transmit to others as is dogged determination that we WILL come through. And determination to see it through is the only way. You are not alone.
I believe we already have surrendered. Where is Democratic leadership? Where is the press? Where are GW Bush, Obama and Biden? Pence, Romney, Ryan? Boehner? McCarthy? Anyone who has had a leadership post in either party over the last 10 -15 years? Where is the outrage? I ask every day. All I hear is silence. Silence and that the Dow is up. I guess everyone had a great Christmas. Personally, I have been appalled since 12/12/2000 when the Supreme Court usurped the democratic process and SELECTED who was going to be President. Everyone had a nice Christmas that year too I guess. WAKE UP AMERICA. Or is it too late? Has the empire fallen already?
The Dems should have been drawing up impeachment articles before 6am. But I’m sure most of them wanted to get in some breakfast and a few rounds of golf first. Weak!
That's not what's going on. You might read the news before despairing. Tim Kaine has already vowed to introduce and force a vote on the War Powers Act Monday morning when the Senate comes back into session. Numerous others are also expressing public opposition.
Blah blah blah blah. More hot air; the Senate should have gotten their asses back to DC on Saturday instead of worrying about the last few days of vacation.
And all due respect, I’ve seen enough news to last me a lifetime, and I have no reason to not despair. I have been despairing since 2015 and the escalator ride. how ‘bout you?
Will this be the story that will be told in history books decades from now? the same way that we read about how Shitler was able to grasp so much power and the Nazis took over German? What happened first? then what? then what? When could have been stopped? Why wasn't it?
He is insane. I don’t know what us little people can do, but I’m in, whatever it is. I’ve written to congress. Sitting here feeling powerless. I know what I THINK should happen: He should be impeached and removed, like tomorrow. And straight after that, John Roberts should be fucking next in line. NONE of this would be happening if not for him. FUCK, FUCK, FUCK, FUCK, FUCK.
He wants to control this entire half of the world, North and South America, and he will stop at nothing to achieve that goal. If anyone thinks the Republican Party is going to stop him at this point, think again. His greed and lust for power is paramount to anything else in this world, and his minions are clutching feverishly to his coattails.
This is his most dangerous attempt, so far, to push the Epstein files off of the world's radar. Albeit, with ulterior motives added for extra measure. It is going to take the outrage of world leaders, pushing back and shunning this dangerous fool to even begin a conversation, an action, to remove him. He has the corrupt right wing politicians, billionaire sycophancy and the SC behind him. And we have no power to speak of - except voices with no bully pulpit. Millions in the streets at No KIngs rallies barely made media broadcasts and were minimized in papers of record. We are not a people who organically protest in the streets as Europeans, Asians do. Our lethargy and disinterest are endemic. I can only hope I am wrong, that an invasion of a country in our side of the world will activate engagement and that Dems don't follow their usual 'shrug the shoulders' response. We need help, we need action, we need to stop this authoritarian regime and every illegal, immoral act they get away with strengthens their grip on our democracy - or at least what's left of it.
Our last war of conquest was the Spanish American War, in 1898, 128 years ago, it was a congressionally declared war. The Mexican American War, a declared war, was 1846-1848, 180 years ago. Donald Trump declared war on Venezuela independently without even consulting congress. He made it clear he wants their oil. After watching today's news conference, it should be clear to all that he's proving to be dangerously mentally ill. He's going to run Venezuela? He can't even run the White House or what's left of it. Likely our GOP controlled congress won't do shit, so I'll see you in the streets.
A coinciding concern of mine is that the military is blithely going along with these clearly illegal strikes. Do they believe his lies? Do they think a pardon is available?
Obviously, getting rid of this orange sewer blob is of maximum importance, but then we have to deal with the couch fornicater and the existing cabinet, which is pulling the strings.
We can't wait until next January and impeach on Article 2, Section 4 which can get rid of the entire cabinet and all appointees. We are in a bad, bad place.
I am not proud to admit it, but I just left shouting messages on all my Congress members’ answering services. Trump must be stopped NOW!! To be fair, there are a few members of Congress denouncing the attack, but what will they DO? I’m so furious and frustrated. I know we the people have to answer this, but I’m not sure how. Count me in, though!
His goal is to get us in a major war, so he can’t be removed from office! They are working fast and furious to make this happen, putting ALL OF US IN DANGER!
EXACTLY what I’ve been saying from the start! He will only leave our destroyed White House in a coffin and I hope that happens soon! But would weak little Vance be any better?
Let me take a moment to do a reality check. The Republicans in the House and the Senate will NEVER impeach and remove him from office. The Democrats can't do it alone. I try so very hard to keep up with the news and keep my spirits up. It's really hard. We actually invaded another country and kidnapped the President of that country. I'm still trying to wrap my arms around that. Boots on the ground? He said boots on the ground. Woo hoo, bet MAGA isn't happy. All for oil. All for oil. It fries my brain and breaks my heart.
How could he have shifted our allegiance in his national security strategy? I would bet this doesn’t register with most Americans, including his own party. How is this not treasonous? Why can’t we invoke Article 2, section 4? I don’t understand how there is no redress for this behavior.
The fact that his actions are similar to Maduro's (in that he was found guilty, he is in power, and no rule of law is stopping him), he has no business going into any country. The fact that we are no better than Venezuela's regime at this point. Incredibly, we have a "conservative" regime at the helm, and they are thugs, disgusting, and ignorant -- we all know that is what corruption is.
He is a danger to the civilized world.
And mostly US.
And the "uncivilized" world, too.
Well, Russia will support it. And China.
WHAT’S A PETRO-TERRORIST?
Like “narco-terrorist” it is a made-up word now describing Drumpf who invaded Venezuela to capture its oil reserves. With no proof, his illegal war justified by claiming Maduro led gangs & drug lords. Putin is so proud!
So is Xi, now that he has the OK to take Taiwan.
And Putin’s saying, “why didn’t i think of kidnapping Zelensky and putting him on trial in Russia, followed by taking all their natural resources for our benefit and profit!
He tried in the first three days. The difference is that Ukrainians fought heroically and people in government did not make a pact with Putin to sell Zelensky and the country. In Venezuela instead it looks like a coup negotiated with Trump with some theatrics around it to make it look like the us military did something amazing. Venezuelans won't get anything out of this. It will all be a grift from now on.
You’re absolutely correct. The people of Venezuela won’t get anything!
I agree with you, Earl. But, and this is hard to admit, I’m losing faith that enough of us in this country have what it takes to turn this tide. I just don’t see it. And that makes me simultaneously terrified, enraged, and depressed.
I get it, which is why we all must do what we can to shake people to their bones, and spur them to action.
If the shit Trump is already doing now doesn’t shake them to their bones, I’m not sure what else has to happen that will!
Vote Democrat for every candidate you can and every chance you have.
Kyle, please don't give into despair, so hard as it is. Despair that all is lost is at least as easy to transmit to others as is dogged determination that we WILL come through. And determination to see it through is the only way. You are not alone.
I believe we already have surrendered. Where is Democratic leadership? Where is the press? Where are GW Bush, Obama and Biden? Pence, Romney, Ryan? Boehner? McCarthy? Anyone who has had a leadership post in either party over the last 10 -15 years? Where is the outrage? I ask every day. All I hear is silence. Silence and that the Dow is up. I guess everyone had a great Christmas. Personally, I have been appalled since 12/12/2000 when the Supreme Court usurped the democratic process and SELECTED who was going to be President. Everyone had a nice Christmas that year too I guess. WAKE UP AMERICA. Or is it too late? Has the empire fallen already?
You ask good questions. Please keep asking them.
Me? I'll never submit.
Ever.
The Dems should have been drawing up impeachment articles before 6am. But I’m sure most of them wanted to get in some breakfast and a few rounds of golf first. Weak!
That's not what's going on. You might read the news before despairing. Tim Kaine has already vowed to introduce and force a vote on the War Powers Act Monday morning when the Senate comes back into session. Numerous others are also expressing public opposition.
Blah blah blah blah. More hot air; the Senate should have gotten their asses back to DC on Saturday instead of worrying about the last few days of vacation.
And all due respect, I’ve seen enough news to last me a lifetime, and I have no reason to not despair. I have been despairing since 2015 and the escalator ride. how ‘bout you?
GOOD! they have been candy assing, kid gloving him for 10 years. Time for it to STOP. like yesterday
They entire corrupt government should have taken care of him long ago
Schumer said they would have a phone call today. Not much better than a “strongly worded letter.”
Well spoken, and this is why I've come to really despise his enablers, be they political, media or the mass of delusional, self absorbed citizenry.
I want every single one of them hanged, drawn and quartered for their treason. Publicly.
I'd like to help.
Will this be the story that will be told in history books decades from now? the same way that we read about how Shitler was able to grasp so much power and the Nazis took over German? What happened first? then what? then what? When could have been stopped? Why wasn't it?
The 2000 decision by SCROTUS was ENORMOUSLY AWFUL!!! Our world would be entirely different if Gore had been selected. I am still not over it.
Yup. Rich people don't care, don't want to lose their money
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/republicans-largely-back-trump-venezuela-action-democrats-decry/story?id=128866819
lock step. as usual
Is there anyone surprised? The good news is, this gives a us good reason to organize against them and see them lose by a bigger margin in November.
“hell is empty
all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
He is insane. I don’t know what us little people can do, but I’m in, whatever it is. I’ve written to congress. Sitting here feeling powerless. I know what I THINK should happen: He should be impeached and removed, like tomorrow. And straight after that, John Roberts should be fucking next in line. NONE of this would be happening if not for him. FUCK, FUCK, FUCK, FUCK, FUCK.
Don’t forget McConnell!
He wants to control this entire half of the world, North and South America, and he will stop at nothing to achieve that goal. If anyone thinks the Republican Party is going to stop him at this point, think again. His greed and lust for power is paramount to anything else in this world, and his minions are clutching feverishly to his coattails.
Correct. He in charge of the Americas, Putin controlling all of Europe, and Xi all of Asia. Africa will be a toss-up between Putin and Xi.
This is their dream.
Thanks MLc, I'm afraid you are right.
This is his most dangerous attempt, so far, to push the Epstein files off of the world's radar. Albeit, with ulterior motives added for extra measure. It is going to take the outrage of world leaders, pushing back and shunning this dangerous fool to even begin a conversation, an action, to remove him. He has the corrupt right wing politicians, billionaire sycophancy and the SC behind him. And we have no power to speak of - except voices with no bully pulpit. Millions in the streets at No KIngs rallies barely made media broadcasts and were minimized in papers of record. We are not a people who organically protest in the streets as Europeans, Asians do. Our lethargy and disinterest are endemic. I can only hope I am wrong, that an invasion of a country in our side of the world will activate engagement and that Dems don't follow their usual 'shrug the shoulders' response. We need help, we need action, we need to stop this authoritarian regime and every illegal, immoral act they get away with strengthens their grip on our democracy - or at least what's left of it.
He bets on the indifference you wrote about, Linda.
He got away with his attack the first time, and is betting he will again.
Paying back those oil donors while enacting his lifelong dream of dictatorship.
Yes, yes, yes!!!
Our last war of conquest was the Spanish American War, in 1898, 128 years ago, it was a congressionally declared war. The Mexican American War, a declared war, was 1846-1848, 180 years ago. Donald Trump declared war on Venezuela independently without even consulting congress. He made it clear he wants their oil. After watching today's news conference, it should be clear to all that he's proving to be dangerously mentally ill. He's going to run Venezuela? He can't even run the White House or what's left of it. Likely our GOP controlled congress won't do shit, so I'll see you in the streets.
One of my favorite places to be -- connecting with fellow patriots.
We already rallied at the "Forward" statue in Madison, WI. Where should we go next? Suggestions? Maybe there will be another one tomorrow?
A coinciding concern of mine is that the military is blithely going along with these clearly illegal strikes. Do they believe his lies? Do they think a pardon is available?
Obviously, getting rid of this orange sewer blob is of maximum importance, but then we have to deal with the couch fornicater and the existing cabinet, which is pulling the strings.
We can't wait until next January and impeach on Article 2, Section 4 which can get rid of the entire cabinet and all appointees. We are in a bad, bad place.
We've BEEN in a bad, bad place since the attack on our country January 6, 2021, my friend.
I'd say it goes back to the golden escalator or for sure January 20 with the beginning of COVID when we really showed the world what we are made of.
I am not proud to admit it, but I just left shouting messages on all my Congress members’ answering services. Trump must be stopped NOW!! To be fair, there are a few members of Congress denouncing the attack, but what will they DO? I’m so furious and frustrated. I know we the people have to answer this, but I’m not sure how. Count me in, though!
Thanks, Carol. I encourage EVERYBODY to do the same.
"In times of moral crisis, the decision to resist evil must be made individually."
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer
"The only evil that endures is the one we do not resist." - Gustav Mahler
This act deserves a double. 😡
It sure does, Al.
-Thanks
His goal is to get us in a major war, so he can’t be removed from office! They are working fast and furious to make this happen, putting ALL OF US IN DANGER!
And do away with the midterms
EXACTLY what I’ve been saying from the start! He will only leave our destroyed White House in a coffin and I hope that happens soon! But would weak little Vance be any better?
Vance has to go down also.
Totally agree!
Let me take a moment to do a reality check. The Republicans in the House and the Senate will NEVER impeach and remove him from office. The Democrats can't do it alone. I try so very hard to keep up with the news and keep my spirits up. It's really hard. We actually invaded another country and kidnapped the President of that country. I'm still trying to wrap my arms around that. Boots on the ground? He said boots on the ground. Woo hoo, bet MAGA isn't happy. All for oil. All for oil. It fries my brain and breaks my heart.
I understand the reality you type about, but you said it yourself: This illegal act of war, and sheer idiocy will not play well with MAGA.
Trump has never been weaker.
MAGA and the DC Democrats are on the same page with this outrage. Who would have believed that possible?
From your mouth to God's ears!
How could he have shifted our allegiance in his national security strategy? I would bet this doesn’t register with most Americans, including his own party. How is this not treasonous? Why can’t we invoke Article 2, section 4? I don’t understand how there is no redress for this behavior.
There is. We must finally have the damn courage and resolve and to use it.
So who do we appeal to? I’m ready. I’m sick of watching criminal behavior from the president and his corrupt cabinet day after day.
The fact that his actions are similar to Maduro's (in that he was found guilty, he is in power, and no rule of law is stopping him), he has no business going into any country. The fact that we are no better than Venezuela's regime at this point. Incredibly, we have a "conservative" regime at the helm, and they are thugs, disgusting, and ignorant -- we all know that is what corruption is.