P.S., These are the signs of dictatorship. Only four weeks into the Trump administration, and these are already the agencies that are being shut down without proper investigation or evaluation by the Congress or the Senate as to their efficacy, purportedly in order to “save money”. Trump and Musk, his co-president, have taken the law, the Government, and individual rights into their own private hands.
– Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services
– Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
– Department of Defense
– Department of Education
– Federal Aviation Administration
– Federal Emergency Management Agency
– Internal Revenue Service
– National Institutes of Health
– National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
– Treasury Department
– U.S. Agency for International Development
This is how Trump intends to find the money to reduce taxes for the wealthiest members of the Nation.
He continues to destroy our democracy one day at a time.
American citizens, force your congressional representatives to take action.
Save our democracy. Save our Nation.
Personal American’s Rights Wronged
What in God’s name gives Elon Musk and Donald Trump the right to destroy agencies that have functioned for the benefit of humanity for many years and to fire people who have effectively run the government.
None of Musk’s various “accolades” qualify him to take over the government of the United States or the right to the personal information of American citizens and Donald Trump is actually quoted as being one professors’ “dumbest goddamn student [he] ever had” (Frank DiPrima).
It would be perfectly acceptable to investigate the efficacy of various programs, but that is not the same thing as totally destroying agencies such as USAID.
USAID, created by President John F. Kennedy, “demonstrates America’s good will around the world; increases global stability by addressing the root causes of violence; opens new markets and generates opportunity for trade; creates innovative solutions for once unsolvable development challenges; saves lives; and advances democracy, governance, and peace.”
These two, whose basic wealth was given to them by their parents, do not seem to understand the vast impact such programs have on people who are in need and often the victims of natural disasters, of climate change, of violence.
It seems that Trump’s warped brain only knows how to seek revenge rather than find compassion. He only aims to search and destroy.
Democracy Diminished
The people of this country had better become aware of the fact that this president, Donald Trump, and his cohort, Elon Musk, the wealthiest man in the world, are taking over the reigns of government. They are defying the constitution of the United States of America and totally ignoring the co-equal separation of power between the executive and legislative branch. The legislative branch of government is the congress and senate, and it is they who decide how our nation’s money is distributed, whether it be for disaster relief in California or funding our nation’s Head Start programs.
Trump’s imminent disregard and shuttering of existing programs is depriving children of food, elderly people of healthcare, endangering Social Security, and leaving government workers, who have devoted their lives for the benefit of all people of the United States, without work. It is as clear as the light of day that this administration is an AUTOCRACY!!! The so called president of this country has no regard for the survival of the people of the United States of America.
Trump and his cronies’ only interest is to benefit themselves and those wealthy members of our nation who, blindly, support them. This is an administration of crooks and criminals, and it is the right and obligation of the court system of this country to duly prosecute them.
As William R. Bay, the president of the American Bar Association, points out in a statement regarding the current administration’s withholding of federal funding, “[R]efusing to spend money appropriated by Congress under the euphemism of a pause is a violation of the rule of law and suggests that the executive branch can overrule the other two co-equal branches of government…This is contrary to the constitutional framework and not the way our democracy works. The money appropriated by Congress must be spent in accordance with what Congress has [indicated]. It cannot be changed or paused because a newly elected administration desires it. Our elected representatives know this. The lawyers of this country know this. It must [be stopped.]”
Cry the Beloved Country
Truth Goes Marching On
It’s clear that Trump, who is the descendant of a German whore master, is an ignorant, semi-literate man — not to mention an unsuccessful business man and a draft dodger. In every decision he makes, his sole aim is to bolster his ego by becoming a total dictator.
What right does Trump have to take away food from starving children or impoverished elderly? He has never suffered want. It has all been given to him.
What right does he have to destroy our nation’s educational system, which is designed to raise the level of all members of its society? Measures designed to help equalize opportunity for everyone.
What right does this man have to deprive society of empathy? To set us back in the long battle that the nation has fought and is still fighting for equality for all members of its society, regardless of ethnicity, race, or gender.
America, though not always successful, has struggled since the Civil War to become an increasingly empathetic country, with the government, by and large, devoted to the improvement of the lives of all people. We have been consistently moving towards equality and inclusion. President Roosevelt, who came from the most aristocratic American family, and Eleanor Roosevelt dedicated their lives to that cause. All presidents for that matter, have, in their own way, moved us forward in this fight, even while supporting capitalism.
Trump, on the other hand, has dedicated his life to divisiveness, the destruction of our democracy, and the deprivation of empathy for the American people. All for the benefit of his own ego and “kiss-the-ring,” sycophant, billionaire supporters who, like him, have no regard for the benefit of our society. Simply, he is a “wannabe Hitler.”
Hitler, like Trump, was elected by the people of Germany. Hitler was also going to make Germany “great again.” And what did he do to Germany? He destroyed the Weimar Democratic constitution. He murdered 6 million people and caused WWII.
America, Beware. Beware! Beware!!!!
Spread the word: Trump is Hitler reincarnate.
Attack. Fight Back.
What can we do to save our democracy?
There are few options for Americans, but we must take them immediately. First and foremost, we must pressure congress and the senate to do the job for which they were elected which is to represent the people of the United States of America. They were not elected to kiss Donald Trump’s ring. Then, as Robert Reich says in his recent Guardian article:
“1. Help protect officials in your community or state whom Trump and his administration are targeting for vengeance.
2. Participate or organize boycotts of companies that are enabling the Trump regime, starting with Elon Musk’s X and Tesla, and any companies that advertise on X or on Fox News.
3. Protect the decent and hardworking tax-paying members of your communities even though they may be undocumented or whose parents are undocumented. Many of whom have lived here and contributed to this Country for many, many years and are still being targeted.
4. Protect LGBTQ+ members of your community.
5. Spread the truth.
6. To the extent you are able, fund groups that are litigating against Trump and his destructive measures.
7. Urge friends, relatives and acquaintances to avoid Trump propaganda outlets such as Fox News, Newsmax, X and, increasingly, Facebook and Instagram.
8. Push for progressive measures in your community and state.
9. Encourage worker action. Join Pickett lines and support the trade unions.
10. Fight Back. Do not give up on America.”
America’s Hitler
As made evident by himself at his own inauguration, America has elected a crook, a criminal, a thief, a petty vindictive liar, a would-be Hitler to destroy America and he is succeeding. In only one week these are the destructive edicts that he has perpetrated:
“1. Issued pardons for people involved in the January 6 attack on the Capital.
2. Left the World Health Organization and suspended all foreign aid which has helped keep peace in the world for 50 years.
3. Endorsed Israeli claims of “biblical rights” to the West Bank.
4. Withdrew from the Paris climate agreement.
5. Launched a war on migrants – and their children.
6. Cancelled travel for refugees, including those approved to resettle in the US.
7. Recommitted to the death penalty.
8. Ignited fear in Americans and people around the world when his confidant and constant companion Elon Musk gave the fascist salute (twice).
9. He warned Joe Biden he should have pardoned himself and made veiled threats against Biden’s safety in his post-presidential life.
10. Put anti-discrimination government staff on leave.
11. Denied transgender rights.” (Homes, The Guardian)
Beware. Take note. Understand. Recognize.
Americans cannot afford to sit by and let a Hitler take over.
Recorded History
Two days ago, a convicted felon was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States of America.
With every opportunity to make an important inaugural speech, instead Donald J. Trump, whose painted orange face and fake hair will forever be recorded on this day, made a petty, divisive, vindictive, nasty, little attack on the Biden administration and Biden himself.
History will record his inauguration as the demise of America as we know it.
This man who is bent on the destruction of the nation to satisfy his own ego puts himself and his own interests before the country.
His history will always be remembered for his self interest, starting with the destruction of the Supreme Court and their freeing the president of any responsibility for his actions while in office, to his denial of women’s rights, to his right hand man, Elon Musk, giving a nazi hitler salute rather than the pledge of allegiance to the United States.
How Deaf are the Dumb and the Blind?
How stupid can Donald Trump’s appointee be? How stupid can Trump be to suggest his appointee should be in charge of the military or anything for that matter?
His appointee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, says that women should not serve in the military. Yet, he has made it imminently clear by his ignorance of American History that he himself is unqualified to serve. He says that women should not serve, well, let’s look at the history…
In WWII, it was women who helped build the airplanes, ships, and munitions that were sent to fight in the war overseas. And it was the women who delivered the planes, factory to field, freeing the men in the service to fight WWII in Korea and Japan. And it was in these planes that were delivered by women, that were armed with the first radar for the daylight raids over Berlin. And it was those planes that shattered Germany.
Why doesn’t President-elect, Donald Trump, study the history of the United States before he makes his appointments of unqualified individuals?
Beware America
Trump will be the first president of the United States who will take office as a convicted criminal, who has managed to avoid sentencing.
He has corrupted the entire justice system of the United States — starting with the Supreme court, which has created a condition of immunity for him and his irresponsible behavior.
He has exhibited no interest in benefitting this country or in maintaining the democracy under which we have thrived. His only wish in life is to satisfy his own ego and to race America towards its own destruction.
It is obvious that this country needs to have laws against the decimation of false information, delivered under the guise of truth. Unfortunately, people believe what they are told. Freedom of speech should not be defined as the right to disseminate lies and misinformation to the public.
This is not freedom of speech. This is the method used by autocrats and dictators to control a naïve, ignorant, and uneducated public.
Beware America! For the next four years, Trump will try to destroy us. With the help of Putin, Trump’s keeper, he could succeed.