I really cannot continue to watch the steady erosion of norms. I truly believe the time has come to break it all up., with regional "nations" emanating from the carcass of the USA. The foundation of this nearly 250 year old experiment has been that those in power, though the disagree, ultimately negotiate positions to come to a shared conclusion. That is gone. Obliterated. And even if we could ultimately reconcile in the supposed "post-Trump" years there is so much anger, so much division, that it simply cannot be put together again as a viable functioning entity. And with the current occupants of the White House bankrupting the treasury and it's future obligations, we would be a financially hobbled entity for decades to come. So yes, it's time to begin a conversation of national divestiture.
Oh there are a litany of choices- a national work stoppage, the creation of an alt-federal government by a coalition of those willing to do so, armed rebellion with key people targeted. These are just a few. The one thing NOT to do is just what we are doing now: letting it happen.
I agree 100percent. I was mentally stuck on the word “divestiture” in terms of mini nations and I just can’t visualize how that could happen without a lot of blood shed. I think a lot of people are doing things and many may not know how critical the situation is. I’ve been calling my representatives from tje getgo (I’d like to think that helped when one Rep Senator denounced and voted no on the BBB.). Since then I’m attending protests, contributing to democratic candidates campaigns for 2026, none of who are in my state and as of this past weekend sending donations to help the Texas Democrats break quorum. And you are correct more people need to engage from both aisles and the independents. This is no longer a political party issue.
OMG, another brilliant take down of Trampworld and its "low IQ" sycophants/occupants. However, I have the old tried and trusted understanding of the definition of "fascism": a form of government that is led by a powerful cabal of very wealthy and, thus, powerful elements of a society, to the exclusion of all critics, as typified by the NAZIs and Mussollini's henchmen. So, the "captains of industry", the tech bro's., the military not loyal to the Constitution, the highest legal/educational/religious/police/media/judicial leaders, all joined hand-in-hand to force their agenda on the feckless mob of "commoners", you and me, just like the bundles of sticks and an axe that identified the magistrates in the Roman world. Even ole Abe has a fascia on either side of his throne in his memorial in DC. This is the "fascism" I was taught about in Poli-sci 101 at Wittenberg University when I received a "Liberal Arts" education in the 1960's. This bears no resemblance to a Constitutional democratic Republic. Have a blessed day and know that you/we are NOT alone.
This is so upsetting to read, I just don't know where to begin with a comment. I sincerely hope that any of the media platforms who give a damn try to publicly interview these former employees of the DOJ and keep this story highlighted above the daily fray.
The major authoritarian agenda points of the Project 2025 are essentially complete now that the Republitards control not only the White House and Congress but also the Supreme Court and many of the federal courts. They're now in a position to decimate what's left of our democracy (republic for you linguistic purists).
I really cannot continue to watch the steady erosion of norms. I truly believe the time has come to break it all up., with regional "nations" emanating from the carcass of the USA. The foundation of this nearly 250 year old experiment has been that those in power, though the disagree, ultimately negotiate positions to come to a shared conclusion. That is gone. Obliterated. And even if we could ultimately reconcile in the supposed "post-Trump" years there is so much anger, so much division, that it simply cannot be put together again as a viable functioning entity. And with the current occupants of the White House bankrupting the treasury and it's future obligations, we would be a financially hobbled entity for decades to come. So yes, it's time to begin a conversation of national divestiture.
I hadn’t thought of that… but how can any portion be divested with a tyrant, fascist dictator who wants it all?
Oh there are a litany of choices- a national work stoppage, the creation of an alt-federal government by a coalition of those willing to do so, armed rebellion with key people targeted. These are just a few. The one thing NOT to do is just what we are doing now: letting it happen.
I agree 100percent. I was mentally stuck on the word “divestiture” in terms of mini nations and I just can’t visualize how that could happen without a lot of blood shed. I think a lot of people are doing things and many may not know how critical the situation is. I’ve been calling my representatives from tje getgo (I’d like to think that helped when one Rep Senator denounced and voted no on the BBB.). Since then I’m attending protests, contributing to democratic candidates campaigns for 2026, none of who are in my state and as of this past weekend sending donations to help the Texas Democrats break quorum. And you are correct more people need to engage from both aisles and the independents. This is no longer a political party issue.
We are truly at the point of no return. In fact we are beyond that. And no one will save us but ourselves.
OMG, another brilliant take down of Trampworld and its "low IQ" sycophants/occupants. However, I have the old tried and trusted understanding of the definition of "fascism": a form of government that is led by a powerful cabal of very wealthy and, thus, powerful elements of a society, to the exclusion of all critics, as typified by the NAZIs and Mussollini's henchmen. So, the "captains of industry", the tech bro's., the military not loyal to the Constitution, the highest legal/educational/religious/police/media/judicial leaders, all joined hand-in-hand to force their agenda on the feckless mob of "commoners", you and me, just like the bundles of sticks and an axe that identified the magistrates in the Roman world. Even ole Abe has a fascia on either side of his throne in his memorial in DC. This is the "fascism" I was taught about in Poli-sci 101 at Wittenberg University when I received a "Liberal Arts" education in the 1960's. This bears no resemblance to a Constitutional democratic Republic. Have a blessed day and know that you/we are NOT alone.
This is so upsetting to read, I just don't know where to begin with a comment. I sincerely hope that any of the media platforms who give a damn try to publicly interview these former employees of the DOJ and keep this story highlighted above the daily fray.
The major authoritarian agenda points of the Project 2025 are essentially complete now that the Republitards control not only the White House and Congress but also the Supreme Court and many of the federal courts. They're now in a position to decimate what's left of our democracy (republic for you linguistic purists).
This was a terrifying read. Who is going to stop this runaway train?