We absolutely 💯 must do everything possible to keep our troops out of the war [ WWIII ] between Iran 🇮🇷 and Israel 🇮🇱; the Orange FELON and his maga maggots, his blind minions; his pardons for the killing FELONS on January 6th; the American 🇺🇸 heroes who were doing their duty in our nation’s capital; is in cognitive decline. . .👱🏻♀️♋️👮♀️☮️🫶🏻🤬🌮🌮🌮
"But the parade may prove less consequential than the "No Kings" marches it sparked. In the biggest and broadest protests of his second term, millions of Americans in about 2,000 communities gathered to object to his assertion of unprecedented presidential powers that opponents say violate the Constitution.
"Photographs of protesters across the country filling plazas and marching across bridges were reminiscent of scenes from historic debates over the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War and more. The American Civil Liberties Union, one of the sponsors of the demonstrations, estimated that 5 million people participated."
USA Today. Susan Page.
IMHO the number of protestors was more like 12 million. As Olbermann says, the parade drew a crowd equivalent to a minor league hockey game.
I think we should add in the number of views on MTN and other sources to the number of demonstrators. That would include folks like me that wanted to go but couldn't or who were concerned about attending in person.
Pollsters don't ask the right questions. IMHO the only people who want a corrupt government are those participating in the grift and even they may have a sense of right and wrong and object.
Here in Baghdad By the Sea, former 3 x Trump supporters are vocal. E.G. Miami healthcare CEO Michael “Mike” B. Fernandez wrote the following open letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and members of the Republican Cuban-American Miami-Dade congressional delegation: U.S. Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, Carlos Giménez and Maria Elvira Salazar.
For decades, I have stood with you in defense of the freedoms we cherish, those we were denied in the country of our birth and found in the grace of this one. I know what it means to flee tyranny. Like you, I carry that history in my bones and that pain in my heart. But like a growing number in our community, I have watched with dismay as the very values we once found sanctuary in are now being attacked by a previously unthinkable threat — the sitting president of the United States.
Exactly. But Rubio is a coward with no spine to speak up. He drank the kool aid when he took the job he is not qualified for just like the whole lot of them are unqualified. They might as well been drawing names out of a hat, probably would have gotten better people!
I'm over here in the North Bay Solano County! We had great turnout Saturday in the hinterlands. My daughter was in the SF three mile march from Dolores Park where crowds were huge, it took a couple hours to negotiate, and BART was so overwhelmed they quit scanning passes!
Indeed, the corporate media is going out of its way to downplay protest numbers at every turn. That seems to be an indication we've got them running scared but we have to keep feet on the accelerator and not let them discourage us with fake news.
Wow! "Odd-Job" totally captures that despicable character! Thanks for sharing that moniker for posterity! He's basically liar-in-chief, Karoline's soul-mate!
My take on the parade behavioral display was that Mel looked alarmed, Pete was scared, and shadow Walt sitting at his shoulder was positively distressed. They all had the cringe expression knowing DT was going to punish and make all kinds of people suffer because his fantasy wasn't perfect, mainly due to his own meddling narcissistic ineptitude. As a matter of fact, Daddy will punish us all!
The fun part is going to be when he starts blaming specific individuals. They chose to be there with him in his personal hell on earth. They’ll deserve whatever is headed their way.
He likely was drugged (as usual) and doing his best to stay awake. He’s bored with everything—wives No. 1, 2, and (doubtless!) No. 3. All she has in this world is her son, her sister and (for the time being, anyway) her son. If she’s smart she’ll have him examined to rule out Marfan’s—which is oftentimes undiagnosed in extremely tall individuals. He’s her "prize” for selling her soul to the orange idiot.
When that old squeaking tank came into view it was hilarious. Pics of him falling asleep and Moronia appearing to be amused put a cap on the whole stupid event! LOL 😂
So many who post the video of the feeble tank-crawl use that annoying TikTok music bed, thinking they're being amusing, but MTN did us the favor of playing that video with ONLY the utterly depressing squeaking of that tank lurching along, driving the point of feebleness home MUCH more powerfully!
Recitations of military history were completely beyond his comprehension, totally boring for that ignorant fat old pasted-together slob. I loved when he "saluted" (for which he has no right) to the empty bleachers across from his vaunted perch. What a clown! He didn't care! Just a poseur president we got!
Maybe you're right -- the image I saw showed empty bleachers across the roadway from where he stood. I guess I'd not be able to tell the difference as I didn't watch the event on TV, just saw a photo on Bluesky.
Sone reported he'd ironically saluted to a phalanx of Viet Nam war vets, y'know, the war he TACO'd out of serving. I could barely watch that debacle at any length, but it's surely possible that that half-conscious orange pus-bag snapped awake & figured he oughtta "do sonething official looking," like presidentially saluting a rack of empty bleachers.
To be fair to the Army, the old, squeeky tank was part of a historical review of 250 years of uniforms and weapons. But the silence of the crowd made it historical.
Yeah, he never sits up straight. Terrible posture for any human, but particularly for a supposed head of state. How freakin' embarrassing for our nation! Good name!
Captain CatheterDepends Donnie drags turn's everything he touches to sh%t!....Even the legacy of the iconic M1 Sherman the WW2 iconic tank clanking down the street.........has been defiled by being part of a nazi/fascist military parade!!!! Shame Shame Shame on the Orange low life parasitic fool.
Trump must have Sundown Syndrome. He cannot stay focused or awake during the day but when the sun goes down-Poof! He jumps on social media and screams all night long.
You are in Good Company! CATHOLIC CHURCH STANDS UP AGAINST TRUMP— The first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV has called for priests, deacons and parish leaders to accompany migrants to court and stand in solidarity with them.
Rev. Michael Pham, who was named bishop of San Diego, California, by Pope Leo in May, wrote a letter about the action on Wednesday, along with Rev. Felipe Pulido and Rev. Ramón Bejarano, both appointed by the previous pontiff, Pope Francis.
I too was raised Roman Catholic but left many years ago when the priest who had known my dad personally since our church was founded gave a eulogy like he had been a homeless person and never knew him. Dad never missed mass was a knights of Columbus member and in a wheel chair ass a paraplegic from WW II. He always was in the front of the church for mass on the side and we sat there in the front row. This pope may bring many of us back with his strong humanity.
Our mother had an affair with a priest who also kept a woman in Mexico who had two of his children. He'd grab money from the tithing basket to take us out to lunch Sundays after Mass in the Rio Grande Valley. Like the REM song, I lost my religion somewhere long ago. I hope Leo is good for the flock and compassion.
Agree, as a “ Mon-practicing Catholic” I am feeling more inclined towards the Church with this Pope. We the our Churches to take a stand against the inhumanity being committed by this regime.
Teri, I am so sorry for this neglect given to your dear and brave father. And the pain has lasted for all these years. If it is possible, you might write a letter to that priest, letting him know how this neglect has hurt you and your family, as this will open his heart to regret, and feeling of even guilt as he reflects on the speed he put that speech together, maybe even taking it out of folder he keeps pre-written eulogies in, to save himself time. This note could go to his successor, if he has left. It will bring a new sense of the importance and caring and Compassion…that a priest’s words should have at such times of devastating loss.
Thank you for the kind words. That priest has passed. I will consider passing this on to the current priest. My father was heavily involved with that church’s building as services were initially held in the movie theater in our small town. I was in the first communion group in that theater. So many memories have rushed into my life with what our current administration is doing to our country. Never imagined how much I had been carrying around. I am sure many people are experiencing the same things . And maybe a large portion are women like me.
I was raised Roman Catholic as well but left in my early twenties when I attempted to get sponsorship papers to stand with my niece during confirmation because of the way I was dressed. From that moment on, I decided that the judgment and recrimination by a mere mortal was unacceptable. This "man" did not know me. Did not know who I was or what I stood for. This Pope just may bring me a little closer to my Catholic upbringing but time will tell how well received his philosophies are and acted upon by the monsignors, priests, and deacons in the churches.
I’ll stand with the Meiselas brothers any day of the week against this authoritarian regime. We know how cruel Trump and his allies can be, taking away healthcare from millions and disappearing people without due process. It’s a long fight, but democracy is worth fighting for.
Budget and Spending: Some hard-line Republicans have expressed dissent regarding Trump's "big beautiful bill," arguing it doesn't go far enough in cutting spending, particularly in areas like Medicaid. For example, Rep. Andy Harris chairs the House Freedom Caucus and supports deeper cuts to Medicaid spending. There's also disagreement over elements like the Salt deduction cap.
Deportation Push: Some GOP lawmakers are warning against the aggressive push for deportations, particularly concerning workers and long-term residents. According to Axios, Republicans are concerned about deportations that go too far.
Tariffs and Trade: Republican dissent has also been voiced against Trump's use of tariffs, with concerns about their potential negative economic impacts. Newsweek lists several Republicans who have expressed concern about Trump's tariffs.
Trump's Actions and Approach:
"Crackdown on Dissent": Some have criticized what they perceive as a crackdown on dissent by the Trump administration. The Atlantic reports on actions like charging Rep. LaMonica McIver, suggesting they test the boundaries of acceptable responses to dissent.
Use of Executive Authority: There are concerns regarding Trump's potential abuse of executive authority, including in areas like surveillance and freedom of the press. The ACLU warns about the potential for Trump to use expanded surveillance powers against political opponents.
Challenges to Democratic Norms: Some Republicans have voiced concerns about Trump's disregard for democratic norms and his attempts to pressure lawmakers.
Examples of Dissenting Voices:
Rep. Thomas Massie: A long-time critic of Trump on issues like spending and surveillance, Massie has survived primary challenges despite his dissent. NBC News details Massie's history of opposing Trump on key votes.
Rep. Mike Lawler: Expressed opposition to the "big beautiful bill" in its current form.
Rep. Chip Roy: A key holdout on the budget, questioning whether promises regarding the Senate plan would materialize.
Rep. Mark Amodei: Opposes the administration's plans to claw back funding for public media.
Sen. Rand Paul: A vocal critic of Trump's spending policies, including the military parade, and has opposed the tax and domestic policy bill due to debt concerns. Newsweek highlights Paul's concerns about Trump's tariffs.
26 Republican senators and more House members voted to fund Ukraine. The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 (S. 1241/H.R. 2548) is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Senate and House of Representatives aimed at increasing sanctions against Russia in response to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The Senate version, introduced by Senators Graham and Blumenthal, has gained significant bipartisan support. The bill proposes a comprehensive sanctions and tariff regime targeting Russia and those who support its energy sector. 80 cosponsors.
As a follow up to my previous comment yesterday, Trump would have never been elected without the help from supporting billionaires, namely Elon Musk. Make them poor!
True. Thankfully, Musk has fallen from his good graces. Now, it's on to the races to see just how far their estrangement goes. Of course, we wouldn't have had to deal with the orange monstrosity in the first place if Moscow Mitch hadn't introduced him as the new and improved Great White Hope. He's a mess and he's completely ruined what the GOP and SCOTUS used to be and stand for in this nation. Garbage on two legs!
There's no way in heck he's going anywhere anytime soon, maybe just a less public profile. He and Thiel have a death grip on our government and electoral process.
From the looks of him it’s doubtful he’ll be mentally or physically able to finish this last turn of the screw. The mfkr looks worse for wear every day.
Read the "Common Coalitions Report: This Will Hold!" The article is: "She Won. They Rewired The Election" as you note above. What an expose' is about to come public in more detail with the Rockland County, New York lawsuit. Their coup is unimaginably frightening. It's investigative journalists the regime wants to silence by dismantling the First Amendment, kind of like the attacks on Meidas now.
Fave parts of the weekend were the video of the tank squeaking down the road with 100 people silently sitting on the bleachers and how even my small Hudson Valley town was FULL of protesters marching peacefully and joyously
Thank God we have you and will continue to support all that you do. America thanks you. I don't follow any main stream media. They are jaded by who is in this administration and peddle their lies. Maga is dwindling and America is standing strong. Let keep it going and stay the course. We the people will over come.
Thanks for good math about the protest totals; too many people are citing smaller figures with no mathematical basis. Alt National Park reported 12.1 million people [edit: 13.14 million is their final figure]. That may be a high figure, but I've read about two dozen people who were at Hands Off in April and No Kings assert that the attendance on the latter was a lot more, anywhere from +50% to +500%, with the average being x2 to x3. Moreover, No Kings had 2100 sites vs. 1300 with Hands Off. Since Hands Off is cited as 3-5 million, we're looking at 6-8 million at the low end and 9-12 million at the high end. Given the more than 50% increase in sites, my view is 9-10 million looks about right for No Kings. That is in synch with your 10 million citation. We agree: it was HUGE.
I've been following Alt National Park Service as well and Hands Off April 5th was the largest protest until June 14th (not counting the Women's March day after inauguration 2016 and the BLM summer of 2020). Absolutely, the corporate media has consistently under-reported No Kings and that really angers me. They're all scared of the truth. I agree with your summary above but still think the number is closer to 12 million.
We were at a protest In Riverside CA. It was so great, Every one on the same page. Great signs. Every one so friendly. Crowd size was huge. Wife and I had a great time. Will be at protest from now on. Thank you Ben and crew for getting the truth out. 82 year old Air Force Vet.
I've heard some accounts that many soldiers purposely made a point of not marching in precision at the birthday parade, kind of conscientiously objecting passive resistance dragging their feet, not marching in step, kind of strolling along as their way of subtly resisting without getting in trouble with expressing their dissent. I'd like to think that's true as certain surreptitious sources report.
Rupert Murdoch and his minions at FOX “News,” the Wall Street Journal and NY Post are responsible for the deep division in this country. The constant drip, drip, drip of right-wing propaganda for almost 30 years has turned neighbor and against neighbor, brother against brother and parents against their own children. Murdoch needs to be held accountable for the demise of our democracy and the violence not only on January 6th but the political shootings in MN last Saturday. Down with FOX
Vance was out with the Murdochs last week at their Montana ranch, clearly up to no good. Never forget that Vance is Peter Thiel's love child, a product of the Palantir and Musk-Starlink axis of evil. And remember Bill Barr is Rupert's personal attorney in the Murdoch family "Succession" drama. Fat old Billy Boy always looking out for numero uno.
The best part of the Army/Trump's birthday parade is when he appeared grumpy & sleepy at the same time😂🤣
2 dwarfs simultaneously…we can probably add Dopey too!
Almost forgot about Hegsuck; I was laughing so hard at the Trump captures😂😂💀
We absolutely 💯 must do everything possible to keep our troops out of the war [ WWIII ] between Iran 🇮🇷 and Israel 🇮🇱; the Orange FELON and his maga maggots, his blind minions; his pardons for the killing FELONS on January 6th; the American 🇺🇸 heroes who were doing their duty in our nation’s capital; is in cognitive decline. . .👱🏻♀️♋️👮♀️☮️🫶🏻🤬🌮🌮🌮
Stop hawking your shit here!! Get your own Substack!! You are inappropriate and rude!!
Can someone report this spammer troll please? Mine isn’t working.
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I call him Pete Kegbreath. But yeah, him too!
He's Pete Sexpest over here... :)
I call him whiskey Pete.
So were we!
You almost made spit my drink out! lol Hegsuck 😆😂🤣
Oops😂
And we're all HAPPY!
Hi ho, hi ho...
Perfect analogy
"But the parade may prove less consequential than the "No Kings" marches it sparked. In the biggest and broadest protests of his second term, millions of Americans in about 2,000 communities gathered to object to his assertion of unprecedented presidential powers that opponents say violate the Constitution.
"Photographs of protesters across the country filling plazas and marching across bridges were reminiscent of scenes from historic debates over the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War and more. The American Civil Liberties Union, one of the sponsors of the demonstrations, estimated that 5 million people participated."
USA Today. Susan Page.
IMHO the number of protestors was more like 12 million. As Olbermann says, the parade drew a crowd equivalent to a minor league hockey game.
I think we should add in the number of views on MTN and other sources to the number of demonstrators. That would include folks like me that wanted to go but couldn't or who were concerned about attending in person.
Pollsters don't ask the right questions. IMHO the only people who want a corrupt government are those participating in the grift and even they may have a sense of right and wrong and object.
Here in Baghdad By the Sea, former 3 x Trump supporters are vocal. E.G. Miami healthcare CEO Michael “Mike” B. Fernandez wrote the following open letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and members of the Republican Cuban-American Miami-Dade congressional delegation: U.S. Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, Carlos Giménez and Maria Elvira Salazar.
For decades, I have stood with you in defense of the freedoms we cherish, those we were denied in the country of our birth and found in the grace of this one. I know what it means to flee tyranny. Like you, I carry that history in my bones and that pain in my heart. But like a growing number in our community, I have watched with dismay as the very values we once found sanctuary in are now being attacked by a previously unthinkable threat — the sitting president of the United States.
Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article304271841.html#storylink=cpy
Exactly. But Rubio is a coward with no spine to speak up. He drank the kool aid when he took the job he is not qualified for just like the whole lot of them are unqualified. They might as well been drawing names out of a hat, probably would have gotten better people!
All the incompetents were put in place to destroy the very agencies they were assigned to.
.....and unfortunately, pretty much all of them have been successful.
We in Baghdad By the Sea know that Rubio's pressure points are:
1. Norman Braman, and
2. CANF. Cuban American National Foundation.
I'm over here in the North Bay Solano County! We had great turnout Saturday in the hinterlands. My daughter was in the SF three mile march from Dolores Park where crowds were huge, it took a couple hours to negotiate, and BART was so overwhelmed they quit scanning passes!
Absolutely. Just because millions of people weren't there, it doesn't mean the protest to the parade wasn't larger than the crowds.
Indeed, the corporate media is going out of its way to downplay protest numbers at every turn. That seems to be an indication we've got them running scared but we have to keep feet on the accelerator and not let them discourage us with fake news.
And of course there was "Odd-Job" Cheung's "we think you're stupid" posting lauding the "crowd of over 250,000 cheering at the president's parade!"
Downplay indeed! With a SHOVEL!
Wow! "Odd-Job" totally captures that despicable character! Thanks for sharing that moniker for posterity! He's basically liar-in-chief, Karoline's soul-mate!
We should spread it so it sticks! Like what he spreads in our path every time he opens his mouth!
Someone wrote it was like a line in a food truck. 😂
He looked even worse than that Sunday the Bishop called him out, or during his felony trials! We are getting under his thin skin!
Well it should be nominated for an Image Of The Year (or Decade) award. His pouty, sleepy face says it all!
Those are 2 of the Seven Dorps! Pouty, Dozey, Fatty, Angry, Stubby, Baldy & Orange!
Ooooohhhhh.....funny! thanks for the laugh!
He looked worse on his inauguration day. His wife's face was a portrait in abject misery. LOL 😂
My take on the parade behavioral display was that Mel looked alarmed, Pete was scared, and shadow Walt sitting at his shoulder was positively distressed. They all had the cringe expression knowing DT was going to punish and make all kinds of people suffer because his fantasy wasn't perfect, mainly due to his own meddling narcissistic ineptitude. As a matter of fact, Daddy will punish us all!
The fun part is going to be when he starts blaming specific individuals. They chose to be there with him in his personal hell on earth. They’ll deserve whatever is headed their way.
It was obvious Trump was bored with his military parade. Which makes his Birthday celebration just as boring. 🥱
He likely was drugged (as usual) and doing his best to stay awake. He’s bored with everything—wives No. 1, 2, and (doubtless!) No. 3. All she has in this world is her son, her sister and (for the time being, anyway) her son. If she’s smart she’ll have him examined to rule out Marfan’s—which is oftentimes undiagnosed in extremely tall individuals. He’s her "prize” for selling her soul to the orange idiot.
When that old squeaking tank came into view it was hilarious. Pics of him falling asleep and Moronia appearing to be amused put a cap on the whole stupid event! LOL 😂
So many who post the video of the feeble tank-crawl use that annoying TikTok music bed, thinking they're being amusing, but MTN did us the favor of playing that video with ONLY the utterly depressing squeaking of that tank lurching along, driving the point of feebleness home MUCH more powerfully!
I did not watch the TACO parade. When I saw the words squeaky tank i thought you ment Trump!
Duly noted, but in HIS case that'd have to be "LEAKY TANK."
Recitations of military history were completely beyond his comprehension, totally boring for that ignorant fat old pasted-together slob. I loved when he "saluted" (for which he has no right) to the empty bleachers across from his vaunted perch. What a clown! He didn't care! Just a poseur president we got!
I thought this salute to empty bleachers was an AI image. Who was he saluting to?
Maybe you're right -- the image I saw showed empty bleachers across the roadway from where he stood. I guess I'd not be able to tell the difference as I didn't watch the event on TV, just saw a photo on Bluesky.
Sone reported he'd ironically saluted to a phalanx of Viet Nam war vets, y'know, the war he TACO'd out of serving. I could barely watch that debacle at any length, but it's surely possible that that half-conscious orange pus-bag snapped awake & figured he oughtta "do sonething official looking," like presidentially saluting a rack of empty bleachers.
So utterly pathetic!
Same.
Yes, agree. He’s a degenerate.
I think someone used the squint tank on purpose 🤔 Whoever it was who made that decision deserves a medal!
To be fair to the Army, the old, squeeky tank was part of a historical review of 250 years of uniforms and weapons. But the silence of the crowd made it historical.
Grumpy and Sleepy, aka Slumpy
Yeah, he never sits up straight. Terrible posture for any human, but particularly for a supposed head of state. How freakin' embarrassing for our nation! Good name!
OR.....Greepy. js :D
The squeaky tank rolling down the road in a pathetic deplay. Will forever be etched in people's minds for decades to come. 😂😂😂😂😂
Captain CatheterDepends Donnie drags turn's everything he touches to sh%t!....Even the legacy of the iconic M1 Sherman the WW2 iconic tank clanking down the street.........has been defiled by being part of a nazi/fascist military parade!!!! Shame Shame Shame on the Orange low life parasitic fool.
Humiliated 😹😹😹
Trump must have Sundown Syndrome. He cannot stay focused or awake during the day but when the sun goes down-Poof! He jumps on social media and screams all night long.
The Midas Mighty standing strong 💪
You are in Good Company! CATHOLIC CHURCH STANDS UP AGAINST TRUMP— The first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV has called for priests, deacons and parish leaders to accompany migrants to court and stand in solidarity with them.
Rev. Michael Pham, who was named bishop of San Diego, California, by Pope Leo in May, wrote a letter about the action on Wednesday, along with Rev. Felipe Pulido and Rev. Ramón Bejarano, both appointed by the previous pontiff, Pope Francis.
https://www.newsweek.com/pope-leos-first-us-bishop-against-trump-ice-migrant-crackdown-2084985
Thank you, thank you, thank you. This really makes me cry. I will never stand down.
wow... restoring a little bit of hope in the church.....raised a Roman Catholic they lost me a long time ago... thank you for this
I too was raised Roman Catholic but left many years ago when the priest who had known my dad personally since our church was founded gave a eulogy like he had been a homeless person and never knew him. Dad never missed mass was a knights of Columbus member and in a wheel chair ass a paraplegic from WW II. He always was in the front of the church for mass on the side and we sat there in the front row. This pope may bring many of us back with his strong humanity.
Our mother had an affair with a priest who also kept a woman in Mexico who had two of his children. He'd grab money from the tithing basket to take us out to lunch Sundays after Mass in the Rio Grande Valley. Like the REM song, I lost my religion somewhere long ago. I hope Leo is good for the flock and compassion.
I hope so too for all of us!
How insulting to your father... cautiously optomistic with this pope...
Thank you. It was a horrible experience for me at 16 But I did see right thru the cruelty of being so unpersonal
Agree, as a “ Mon-practicing Catholic” I am feeling more inclined towards the Church with this Pope. We the our Churches to take a stand against the inhumanity being committed by this regime.
Yes
Teri, I am so sorry for this neglect given to your dear and brave father. And the pain has lasted for all these years. If it is possible, you might write a letter to that priest, letting him know how this neglect has hurt you and your family, as this will open his heart to regret, and feeling of even guilt as he reflects on the speed he put that speech together, maybe even taking it out of folder he keeps pre-written eulogies in, to save himself time. This note could go to his successor, if he has left. It will bring a new sense of the importance and caring and Compassion…that a priest’s words should have at such times of devastating loss.
Thank you for the kind words. That priest has passed. I will consider passing this on to the current priest. My father was heavily involved with that church’s building as services were initially held in the movie theater in our small town. I was in the first communion group in that theater. So many memories have rushed into my life with what our current administration is doing to our country. Never imagined how much I had been carrying around. I am sure many people are experiencing the same things . And maybe a large portion are women like me.
I was raised Roman Catholic as well but left in my early twenties when I attempted to get sponsorship papers to stand with my niece during confirmation because of the way I was dressed. From that moment on, I decided that the judgment and recrimination by a mere mortal was unacceptable. This "man" did not know me. Did not know who I was or what I stood for. This Pope just may bring me a little closer to my Catholic upbringing but time will tell how well received his philosophies are and acted upon by the monsignors, priests, and deacons in the churches.
Wow, that is great!
I’ll stand with the Meiselas brothers any day of the week against this authoritarian regime. We know how cruel Trump and his allies can be, taking away healthcare from millions and disappearing people without due process. It’s a long fight, but democracy is worth fighting for.
Pressure Congressional Republicans.
AI
Areas of Dissent and Opposition:
Trump's Agenda and Policies:
Budget and Spending: Some hard-line Republicans have expressed dissent regarding Trump's "big beautiful bill," arguing it doesn't go far enough in cutting spending, particularly in areas like Medicaid. For example, Rep. Andy Harris chairs the House Freedom Caucus and supports deeper cuts to Medicaid spending. There's also disagreement over elements like the Salt deduction cap.
Deportation Push: Some GOP lawmakers are warning against the aggressive push for deportations, particularly concerning workers and long-term residents. According to Axios, Republicans are concerned about deportations that go too far.
Tariffs and Trade: Republican dissent has also been voiced against Trump's use of tariffs, with concerns about their potential negative economic impacts. Newsweek lists several Republicans who have expressed concern about Trump's tariffs.
Trump's Actions and Approach:
"Crackdown on Dissent": Some have criticized what they perceive as a crackdown on dissent by the Trump administration. The Atlantic reports on actions like charging Rep. LaMonica McIver, suggesting they test the boundaries of acceptable responses to dissent.
Use of Executive Authority: There are concerns regarding Trump's potential abuse of executive authority, including in areas like surveillance and freedom of the press. The ACLU warns about the potential for Trump to use expanded surveillance powers against political opponents.
Challenges to Democratic Norms: Some Republicans have voiced concerns about Trump's disregard for democratic norms and his attempts to pressure lawmakers.
Examples of Dissenting Voices:
Rep. Thomas Massie: A long-time critic of Trump on issues like spending and surveillance, Massie has survived primary challenges despite his dissent. NBC News details Massie's history of opposing Trump on key votes.
Rep. Mike Lawler: Expressed opposition to the "big beautiful bill" in its current form.
Rep. Chip Roy: A key holdout on the budget, questioning whether promises regarding the Senate plan would materialize.
Rep. Mark Amodei: Opposes the administration's plans to claw back funding for public media.
Sen. Rand Paul: A vocal critic of Trump's spending policies, including the military parade, and has opposed the tax and domestic policy bill due to debt concerns. Newsweek highlights Paul's concerns about Trump's tariffs.
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I hve been hoping that Reps Don Bacon, Mike Turner and others would come forward re Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/08/us/politics/breaking-with-trump-bacon-says-he-wont-follow-his-party-off-the-cliff.html
26 Republican senators and more House members voted to fund Ukraine. The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 (S. 1241/H.R. 2548) is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Senate and House of Representatives aimed at increasing sanctions against Russia in response to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The Senate version, introduced by Senators Graham and Blumenthal, has gained significant bipartisan support. The bill proposes a comprehensive sanctions and tariff regime targeting Russia and those who support its energy sector. 80 cosponsors.
As a follow up to my previous comment yesterday, Trump would have never been elected without the help from supporting billionaires, namely Elon Musk. Make them poor!
True. Thankfully, Musk has fallen from his good graces. Now, it's on to the races to see just how far their estrangement goes. Of course, we wouldn't have had to deal with the orange monstrosity in the first place if Moscow Mitch hadn't introduced him as the new and improved Great White Hope. He's a mess and he's completely ruined what the GOP and SCOTUS used to be and stand for in this nation. Garbage on two legs!
There's no way in heck he's going anywhere anytime soon, maybe just a less public profile. He and Thiel have a death grip on our government and electoral process.
From the looks of him it’s doubtful he’ll be mentally or physically able to finish this last turn of the screw. The mfkr looks worse for wear every day.
Are you talking Musk or Trump? Maybe both . . .
Read the "Common Coalitions Report: This Will Hold!" The article is: "She Won. They Rewired The Election" as you note above. What an expose' is about to come public in more detail with the Rockland County, New York lawsuit. Their coup is unimaginably frightening. It's investigative journalists the regime wants to silence by dismantling the First Amendment, kind of like the attacks on Meidas now.
Fave parts of the weekend were the video of the tank squeaking down the road with 100 people silently sitting on the bleachers and how even my small Hudson Valley town was FULL of protesters marching peacefully and joyously
Thank God we have you and will continue to support all that you do. America thanks you. I don't follow any main stream media. They are jaded by who is in this administration and peddle their lies. Maga is dwindling and America is standing strong. Let keep it going and stay the course. We the people will over come.
Let's hit the gas!
Congratulations you've earned it...
I personally appreciate your information and clear honest reporting of the political environment.. thank you Meidastouch 💙💙💙😊
Keep up the great work!
You are a light in the darkness.
Thanks for good math about the protest totals; too many people are citing smaller figures with no mathematical basis. Alt National Park reported 12.1 million people [edit: 13.14 million is their final figure]. That may be a high figure, but I've read about two dozen people who were at Hands Off in April and No Kings assert that the attendance on the latter was a lot more, anywhere from +50% to +500%, with the average being x2 to x3. Moreover, No Kings had 2100 sites vs. 1300 with Hands Off. Since Hands Off is cited as 3-5 million, we're looking at 6-8 million at the low end and 9-12 million at the high end. Given the more than 50% increase in sites, my view is 9-10 million looks about right for No Kings. That is in synch with your 10 million citation. We agree: it was HUGE.
I've been following Alt National Park Service as well and Hands Off April 5th was the largest protest until June 14th (not counting the Women's March day after inauguration 2016 and the BLM summer of 2020). Absolutely, the corporate media has consistently under-reported No Kings and that really angers me. They're all scared of the truth. I agree with your summary above but still think the number is closer to 12 million.
We were at a protest In Riverside CA. It was so great, Every one on the same page. Great signs. Every one so friendly. Crowd size was huge. Wife and I had a great time. Will be at protest from now on. Thank you Ben and crew for getting the truth out. 82 year old Air Force Vet.
As a veteran do you think the military would refuse Trump's orders if encouraged?
I've heard some accounts that many soldiers purposely made a point of not marching in precision at the birthday parade, kind of conscientiously objecting passive resistance dragging their feet, not marching in step, kind of strolling along as their way of subtly resisting without getting in trouble with expressing their dissent. I'd like to think that's true as certain surreptitious sources report.
FOXTROT DELTA TANGO! 🇺🇸
That's a tough call. Most are young men just starting out in the military. They can be in trouble for not following orders. tough call.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you.
Meiselas Brothers Strong 💪!
MAGA meet MeidasTouch, whining follows.
Rupert Murdoch and his minions at FOX “News,” the Wall Street Journal and NY Post are responsible for the deep division in this country. The constant drip, drip, drip of right-wing propaganda for almost 30 years has turned neighbor and against neighbor, brother against brother and parents against their own children. Murdoch needs to be held accountable for the demise of our democracy and the violence not only on January 6th but the political shootings in MN last Saturday. Down with FOX
Vance was out with the Murdochs last week at their Montana ranch, clearly up to no good. Never forget that Vance is Peter Thiel's love child, a product of the Palantir and Musk-Starlink axis of evil. And remember Bill Barr is Rupert's personal attorney in the Murdoch family "Succession" drama. Fat old Billy Boy always looking out for numero uno.
He got his stupid birthday military pony show and is still miserable.
I’m not rich but I have joy.
Greed and abuse of power do not bring joy.
No worries brothers, we the people will be happy to help you 💙✌🏽