How Trump’s Golden Fleet fantasy, Hegseth’s profiling doctrine, and a hollowed-out chain of command are dragging the U.S. backward, strategically, morally, and globally
Yesterday, after reading about the latest golden battleships insanity proposed by Trump, I asked why doesn’t someone STOP him? Why is the entire world in chaos and moving towards outcomes that will cause irreparable damage because of Trump and his regime? Why is all of it allowed to proceed? Mary, your post today helps answer my questions. It’s also comforting that others see the same things I’m losing sleep over. Thank you!
I want to thank you for your sharp, on point, often witty, succinct posts. You have become a daily read. Enjoy the season on the coast with the doggie.
The Golden Fleet has a “maybe we can inject disinfectant” vibe - a stupidly conjured “solution” from an intellectually bereft know-nothing (I know, redundant) who fancies himself the Einstein of all matters, including those vexing and virtually-unconquerable-by-mere-mortals cognitive tests!
I opened your email first thing this Christmas morning (NZT), quickly scrolled through the article to see how long it was (very!) and thought “Yay! Best start to the day.” Merry Christmas Mary, and Marz. 🎄🎅🎄
..”because no one in this administration knows how, or feels empowered enough, or cares enough to stop it.”
It’s like everyone is either faking at being leaders or else making the impulses of the President feel comfy. Inventing numbers so these performers can sleep at night.
My God, my God what have we done? Our country has elected this guy twice. Geddry is a political oncologist peeling back tissue to expose the depth of cancer and allow for a “margin” of healthy sound tissue. The rot of cancer is too deep. It is clear that any margin left may be simple decent everyday people- but are there enough for a margin?
Yesterday, after reading about the latest golden battleships insanity proposed by Trump, I asked why doesn’t someone STOP him? Why is the entire world in chaos and moving towards outcomes that will cause irreparable damage because of Trump and his regime? Why is all of it allowed to proceed? Mary, your post today helps answer my questions. It’s also comforting that others see the same things I’m losing sleep over. Thank you!
Thank you! We are not alone even though it feels like it sometimes
Excellent. No, masterful.
This is a prototype. https://scontent.flhr10-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/602915209_2471106846625723_7269088397939626067_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s960x960_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=-JS37wMtD8QQ7kNvwFaO93J&_nc_oc=AdmTy3EypkkdmrmHnX6J_Zch8XmQG0lFtci43y2bdluuJhtFTG6nNPzikCBLIrRGZuCCy1sF2Igx0PAlsFIMMwK4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.flhr10-2.fna&_nc_gid=7YFcqgSoPMXtv_Ir8qLKNg&oh=00_AfnnrBFnBzElH4bAodUOMLbLR012aBk4cjrAHHqbYE_ygQ&oe=6951F5F5
Love it!
OMG! That's spit-out-my-coffee funny! 🤣
Damn, I want to spit out my coffee - but the link doesn’t work for me. ☹️
Absolutely astounding reporting - thank you so much. Rest now to prepare to rage against the dying of the light in 2026.
I want to thank you for your sharp, on point, often witty, succinct posts. You have become a daily read. Enjoy the season on the coast with the doggie.
I find the article difficulty reading as it showcases how the administration has become the scum of the earth.
The Golden Fleet has a “maybe we can inject disinfectant” vibe - a stupidly conjured “solution” from an intellectually bereft know-nothing (I know, redundant) who fancies himself the Einstein of all matters, including those vexing and virtually-unconquerable-by-mere-mortals cognitive tests!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
I opened your email first thing this Christmas morning (NZT), quickly scrolled through the article to see how long it was (very!) and thought “Yay! Best start to the day.” Merry Christmas Mary, and Marz. 🎄🎅🎄
..”because no one in this administration knows how, or feels empowered enough, or cares enough to stop it.”
It’s like everyone is either faking at being leaders or else making the impulses of the President feel comfy. Inventing numbers so these performers can sleep at night.
My God, my God what have we done? Our country has elected this guy twice. Geddry is a political oncologist peeling back tissue to expose the depth of cancer and allow for a “margin” of healthy sound tissue. The rot of cancer is too deep. It is clear that any margin left may be simple decent everyday people- but are there enough for a margin?
I read Timothy Snyder and Mary this morning. That might be it for xmas eve.
Shit. Brilliant expose. But shit! Merry Christmas whammy.