An Afghan veteran who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with American forces has now been left behind with nothing. He sacrificed his health, his future, and his safety in a war that was not his alone—but today i feels abandoned by the very government i fought beside.
This isn’t about politics. It’s about basic humanity. No soldier or ally who risked everything for America should ever be forgotten. I hope more Americans will raise their voices for those Afghan veterans who kept their promises to the U.S., even when the U.S. didn’t keep its promises to them. I hope USA officials pay attention to us.
Typical for American interest. Propagandize a situation, collect assets, exploit, and abandon. You see the residue of empire around the world. I was a foot soldier for empire until the light came on.
Thank you for posting this and for your service. Our veterans do not get the support they deserve, and this administration is unraveling everything that this country has stood for.
The republiCRAPS--especially The Dictator Criminal Deranged Psycho in the Oval Office--have NO humanity at all. Doubt those dingbats appreciate your service, but I (and I KNOW I'm obviously not the only one!) certainly do. Pisses (excuse me!) me off to now end that you and all our other veterans are treated by the republiCRAPS like you are.
NOV. 27TH - DEC. 1ST, 2025 WE AIN’T BUYING IT - Pause shopping from major companies that are enabling this administration. Thanksgiving-Cyber Monday, Americans can pause on shopping from Target; Amazon; and Home Depot; Full Black Out: Don’t buy anything from them during this week. Use the time and money to connect with those you love, and rediscover what matters.
We Ain’t Buying It is an economic action and solidarity campaign. Americans can pause shopping from major corporations that have caved to the administration’s policies. Instead, we’ll stand together for family, freedom, and the future we deserve. What are we building? Immediate economic pressure; Community muscle; Long-term resistance.
This action is taking direct aim at Target, for caving to this administration’s biased attacks on DEI; Home Depot, for allowing and colluding with ICE to kidnap our neighbors on their properties; and Amazon, for funding this administration to secure their own corporate tax cuts. Until they cease collaborating with this administration’s harmful policies, our dollars will go elsewhere. Who should we support instead? Support Black, Immigrant and POC-owned businesses, small and local shops, retailers that have stood firm for democracy and inclusion.
Why now? Why Black Friday and Cyber Monday? The Numbers Tell the Story: In 2024, 196.7 million Americans shopped during Thanksgiving weekend. Cyber Monday has become an enormous cultural and commercial phenomenon. If we want corporations to hear our concerns about enabling this administration’s harms to our communities, we need to send them a message during this crucial window. Thanksgiving retail week is a crucial period for big retailers; nearly 20% of annual sales happen between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If we coordinate even a small drop in these numbers, we send a powerful message: we want to see them stand up and stop enabling harm for profit.
My family has chosen to extend our blackout to January 1st. The youngest in our families are teenagers. They've been told that they'll get their gifts in January. Other than shopping for the little ones, I hope that everyone extends their blackout
My boycott of as many Big Corps as I can has been going on for over 25 years. There has been the occasional slip-up along the way. 🥴
Very encouraging to find out that millions of others (tens of millions?) have realized/calculated that we, collectively, REALLY DO have the power to bring them all to heel.
BLACKOUT THE SYSTEM - NOT A MOMENT - BUT A MOVEMENT https://www.blackoutthesystem.com/ BLACKOUT THE SYSTEM is a national non-partisan, grassroots movement born from frustration, injustice, and the undeniable truth that the people hold the power - not corrupt governments, not billionaires, and not broken systems. It is not just a one-and-done strike, boycott or protest. It is a long-term solution - a movement that aims to bring about significant and strategic change by uniting individuals to peacefully disrupt the current systems and build new ones. The injustices we face—rising inequality, exploited labor, stripped rights, and a corrupted democracy—are all symptoms of one disease: Greed. We oppose the deliberate, engineered division of our country, the hoarding of wealth by corporations and billionaires, and the systematic dismantling of our Constitution. Our position is clear: We believe in the power of the people and in unifying across all demographics, to strategically and peacefully withdraw our labor, our spending, and our financial support, while building resilient, community-based systems that reclaim our resources, restore justice, and return power to the people.
[Extensive lists of companies to consider boycotting with reasons stated for doing so]
[DEI-related] “Many corporations, and individuals, comfortable right now in their privileged and racist positions, are attacking a wide variety of “others” in our nation. Cancelling DEI programs and goals for helping the disenfranchised and oppressed in our nation is another bad thing. We include the most egregious attacks on humanity and the focused destruction of programs mirroring American goals—such as the cancellation of DEI systems and priorities. Here is the current list of companies that have confirmed they’re shutting down their DEI commitments, or treating the homeless badly, or donating to politicians threatening the nation and democracy, or are known for harassing poor people and other Americans.” Source: StreetSense Substack, Thomas Hansen, 7-Jul-25; Boycotts Continue and More Companies Are Added to the List! https://tinyurl.com/ect7rsk9 [N.B. The "For Further Reading" section in the StreetSense post]
To the question below about the likely economic consequences of a holiday boycott. Hard to know until we are on the other side looking back. Maybe it will be a starting point upon which people can build, as with the “No Kings” protests. Non-resistance is willful ignorance by avoidance and voluntary acceptance of these abuses by compliant submission. Boycotts may not work. They will not work if we do not try. Economist Ernest (below) provides a roadmap with starred destinations: “successful boycotts are usually targeted at specific companies.” We know who the most egregious offenders are and so where to start. The question becomes: are people willing to participate in and adhere to collective change if doing so requires personal sacrifice and inconvenience?
Cleveland.com 7-Nov-25 https://tinyurl.com/4uvmekb “Economists are skeptical of the boycott’s impact According to Jonathan Ernest, an economist at Case Western Reserve University, broad and short-term boycotts like this one are typically ineffective. He explains that consumers often engage in “temporal spending shifts,” meaning they simply delay or move up their purchases rather than forgoing them altogether. This negates any significant financial impact on large businesses. Ernest notes that successful boycotts are usually targeted at specific companies, can be sustained for a long period, and have clear, identifiable goals—conditions that a general, week-long protest does not meet.”
Sites vary. I took it from the site in my post: https://weaintbuyingit.com/ - My belief is that from whenever people start until they choose to stop, they can make an impact
Epstein cover-up in plain sight. Nothing new for felon 47. Grift Grift Grift off the tax payers money. The theme song of this corrupt regime. Fight against the Oligarchy in America. Fight for the lower and middle class in America. Climate change in the shadows!! More MTN
Trump picked her clearly for her looks. It certainly wasn't for ability, experience, or brains. Lump her in with Leavitt and Bondi. They are what Hillary would have called "bimbo eruptions".
Put up billboards in the state capitals where each of these senators is from. Include the senator's name, photo, phone number, how much money he/she stole from his/her constituents with this sneaky move, and some facts about how the constituents will suffer from the big, ugly bill...how many people will lose their healthcare, how many hospitals will close in the state, etc. I want my money's worth.
Don't think it would work I'm my deep red state where one Senator doesn't have a residence in the state or own property that I'm aware of. The other one is just a mini-me, doing anything that makes him look good to DJT. Don't think either has honor or shame.
Ha, I always read it as "Legal As Fuck" myself. I actually thought that is what it stood for. I like it, it sounds so...strong and mighty, lol. I will surely continue to call it as I "see it." Er, read it.😆
That trick pulled by the eight corrupt senators is absolutely disgusting! They withhold food from children and then grab cash for themselves for a b.s. move. The eight names need to be released and revealed to their constituents ASAP!
The Jan 6 insurrectionists already got their gift, a pardon, which they should NOT have gotten. To give them money to top it off is a disgrace. Disgusting.
it wasn't Virginia giuffre. the timeline doesn't fit. trump and his administration seem to be finding out wrong never leaves you alone. karma is coming to call
An Afghan veteran who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with American forces has now been left behind with nothing. He sacrificed his health, his future, and his safety in a war that was not his alone—but today i feels abandoned by the very government i fought beside.
This isn’t about politics. It’s about basic humanity. No soldier or ally who risked everything for America should ever be forgotten. I hope more Americans will raise their voices for those Afghan veterans who kept their promises to the U.S., even when the U.S. didn’t keep its promises to them. I hope USA officials pay attention to us.
Typical for American interest. Propagandize a situation, collect assets, exploit, and abandon. You see the residue of empire around the world. I was a foot soldier for empire until the light came on.
Did you all see the reference to buying his girlfriend from Slovakia…and something about her parents? We know who that was, right?
Thank you for posting this and for your service. Our veterans do not get the support they deserve, and this administration is unraveling everything that this country has stood for.
Where is Dan Bongino???
We, the American people, (who are awake) are behind you. We will continue to protest for Veterans. Thank you!
The republiCRAPS--especially The Dictator Criminal Deranged Psycho in the Oval Office--have NO humanity at all. Doubt those dingbats appreciate your service, but I (and I KNOW I'm obviously not the only one!) certainly do. Pisses (excuse me!) me off to now end that you and all our other veterans are treated by the republiCRAPS like you are.
Republican govt. did the same to Vietnamese soldiers 1975.
Seems we can’t trust a republican government.
Read they have even deported some of those they allowed to come back with troops- virtually signing the death certificates
Isn’t this old news? Didn’t this happen in his first term?
NOV. 27TH - DEC. 1ST, 2025 WE AIN’T BUYING IT - Pause shopping from major companies that are enabling this administration. Thanksgiving-Cyber Monday, Americans can pause on shopping from Target; Amazon; and Home Depot; Full Black Out: Don’t buy anything from them during this week. Use the time and money to connect with those you love, and rediscover what matters.
We Ain’t Buying It is an economic action and solidarity campaign. Americans can pause shopping from major corporations that have caved to the administration’s policies. Instead, we’ll stand together for family, freedom, and the future we deserve. What are we building? Immediate economic pressure; Community muscle; Long-term resistance.
This action is taking direct aim at Target, for caving to this administration’s biased attacks on DEI; Home Depot, for allowing and colluding with ICE to kidnap our neighbors on their properties; and Amazon, for funding this administration to secure their own corporate tax cuts. Until they cease collaborating with this administration’s harmful policies, our dollars will go elsewhere. Who should we support instead? Support Black, Immigrant and POC-owned businesses, small and local shops, retailers that have stood firm for democracy and inclusion.
Why now? Why Black Friday and Cyber Monday? The Numbers Tell the Story: In 2024, 196.7 million Americans shopped during Thanksgiving weekend. Cyber Monday has become an enormous cultural and commercial phenomenon. If we want corporations to hear our concerns about enabling this administration’s harms to our communities, we need to send them a message during this crucial window. Thanksgiving retail week is a crucial period for big retailers; nearly 20% of annual sales happen between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If we coordinate even a small drop in these numbers, we send a powerful message: we want to see them stand up and stop enabling harm for profit.
Source: https://weaintbuyingit.com/
My family has chosen to extend our blackout to January 1st. The youngest in our families are teenagers. They've been told that they'll get their gifts in January. Other than shopping for the little ones, I hope that everyone extends their blackout
My boycott of as many Big Corps as I can has been going on for over 25 years. There has been the occasional slip-up along the way. 🥴
Very encouraging to find out that millions of others (tens of millions?) have realized/calculated that we, collectively, REALLY DO have the power to bring them all to heel.
#BLACKOUTOUTTHESYSTEM
[IMO Worth A Bigger Mention - Thank You]
BLACKOUT THE SYSTEM - NOT A MOMENT - BUT A MOVEMENT https://www.blackoutthesystem.com/ BLACKOUT THE SYSTEM is a national non-partisan, grassroots movement born from frustration, injustice, and the undeniable truth that the people hold the power - not corrupt governments, not billionaires, and not broken systems. It is not just a one-and-done strike, boycott or protest. It is a long-term solution - a movement that aims to bring about significant and strategic change by uniting individuals to peacefully disrupt the current systems and build new ones. The injustices we face—rising inequality, exploited labor, stripped rights, and a corrupted democracy—are all symptoms of one disease: Greed. We oppose the deliberate, engineered division of our country, the hoarding of wealth by corporations and billionaires, and the systematic dismantling of our Constitution. Our position is clear: We believe in the power of the people and in unifying across all demographics, to strategically and peacefully withdraw our labor, our spending, and our financial support, while building resilient, community-based systems that reclaim our resources, restore justice, and return power to the people.
[Extensive lists of companies to consider boycotting with reasons stated for doing so]
[DEI-related] “Many corporations, and individuals, comfortable right now in their privileged and racist positions, are attacking a wide variety of “others” in our nation. Cancelling DEI programs and goals for helping the disenfranchised and oppressed in our nation is another bad thing. We include the most egregious attacks on humanity and the focused destruction of programs mirroring American goals—such as the cancellation of DEI systems and priorities. Here is the current list of companies that have confirmed they’re shutting down their DEI commitments, or treating the homeless badly, or donating to politicians threatening the nation and democracy, or are known for harassing poor people and other Americans.” Source: StreetSense Substack, Thomas Hansen, 7-Jul-25; Boycotts Continue and More Companies Are Added to the List! https://tinyurl.com/ect7rsk9 [N.B. The "For Further Reading" section in the StreetSense post]
Campaign Donors: Open Secrets (undated) https://tinyurl.com/232reepp
Inaugural Fund Donors: NYT, 20-Apr-25 https://tinyurl.com/wtnz763p and Public Citizen (undated) https://tinyurl.com/yc6yk2rc
Ballroom Donors: BBC, 23-Oct-25; https://tinyurl.com/3uhee78p and Politico 23-Oct-25 https://tinyurl.com/4wjnh798
To the question below about the likely economic consequences of a holiday boycott. Hard to know until we are on the other side looking back. Maybe it will be a starting point upon which people can build, as with the “No Kings” protests. Non-resistance is willful ignorance by avoidance and voluntary acceptance of these abuses by compliant submission. Boycotts may not work. They will not work if we do not try. Economist Ernest (below) provides a roadmap with starred destinations: “successful boycotts are usually targeted at specific companies.” We know who the most egregious offenders are and so where to start. The question becomes: are people willing to participate in and adhere to collective change if doing so requires personal sacrifice and inconvenience?
Cleveland.com 7-Nov-25 https://tinyurl.com/4uvmekb “Economists are skeptical of the boycott’s impact According to Jonathan Ernest, an economist at Case Western Reserve University, broad and short-term boycotts like this one are typically ineffective. He explains that consumers often engage in “temporal spending shifts,” meaning they simply delay or move up their purchases rather than forgoing them altogether. This negates any significant financial impact on large businesses. Ernest notes that successful boycotts are usually targeted at specific companies, can be sustained for a long period, and have clear, identifiable goals—conditions that a general, week-long protest does not meet.”
Does anyone know how much damage we can do in one day with this blackout? I'm curious to know. I'm in!
Please see reply a level or two up from here. Thank you
I thought it was the 24th - 12/2/25
Sites vary. I took it from the site in my post: https://weaintbuyingit.com/ - My belief is that from whenever people start until they choose to stop, they can make an impact
Epstein cover-up in plain sight. Nothing new for felon 47. Grift Grift Grift off the tax payers money. The theme song of this corrupt regime. Fight against the Oligarchy in America. Fight for the lower and middle class in America. Climate change in the shadows!! More MTN
Has anyone noticed that since Dan Bongino saw the Epstein files he has been MIA.
Something tells me those files left a bitter taste in his mouth which he has been hopelessly unable to wash away.
Someone should look in on him and inquire what’s got him all unsettled…
tRump's ego is in the toilet. His soul is in hell. No real friends. He is reaping what he sows.
Trump is VERY unstable and cannot control his evil instincts- has NO business w nuclear codes
I could not agree more. It worries me.
Couldn’t happen to a more deserving POS! 💩
Since DJT tends to pick loyalty over ability, I'm impatiently waiting for the complete downfall.
Special Presidential Elections 2026. The entire executive must resign.
Trump picked her clearly for her looks. It certainly wasn't for ability, experience, or brains. Lump her in with Leavitt and Bondi. They are what Hillary would have called "bimbo eruptions".
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Put up billboards in the state capitals where each of these senators is from. Include the senator's name, photo, phone number, how much money he/she stole from his/her constituents with this sneaky move, and some facts about how the constituents will suffer from the big, ugly bill...how many people will lose their healthcare, how many hospitals will close in the state, etc. I want my money's worth.
Don't think it would work I'm my deep red state where one Senator doesn't have a residence in the state or own property that I'm aware of. The other one is just a mini-me, doing anything that makes him look good to DJT. Don't think either has honor or shame.
sure it will. it will get them unelected.
Trump saying it was Virginia Guiffre was very convenient. However, it was Virginia Guiffre, it was a 13 year old girl named Katie Johnson
you both do such a great job researching and presenting the details! A non-serious aside..I always read the heading as "Legal as Fuck." it fits.
OMG—I really thought that's what it was until I heard Michael say it stands for "Analysis Friends." I like our phrase better!
Ha, I always read it as "Legal As Fuck" myself. I actually thought that is what it stood for. I like it, it sounds so...strong and mighty, lol. I will surely continue to call it as I "see it." Er, read it.😆
That trick pulled by the eight corrupt senators is absolutely disgusting! They withhold food from children and then grab cash for themselves for a b.s. move. The eight names need to be released and revealed to their constituents ASAP!
Thank you Michael and Ben for providing us with your excellent reporting. You two are doing America a Great service!
The Jan 6 insurrectionists already got their gift, a pardon, which they should NOT have gotten. To give them money to top it off is a disgrace. Disgusting.
The ICE That Froze Our Freedom
In a town by the tracks, on a warm Monday night,
Came the rumble of boots that delivered a fright.
Not boots full of courage, nor service, nor grace—
But ICE in the shadows, invading each place.
They stormed into kitchens, they stormed into pews,
They frightened the children, they threatened the crews.
They bothered the clergy, the helpers, the kind—
With cold, bitter tactics that twisted the mind.
They banged on the doors with a knock and a sneer,
They targeted neighbors who’ve lived many years.
They questioned the citizens born on this land,
As if freedom itself was too foreign to stand.
With papers or not, it was all just the same—
A cruel little circus with Trump’s name on the frame.
He cheered from the tower—“Go harder! Go fast!”
“Make examples of people! Make fear ever last!”
But communities rose in a powerful wave,
From teachers and nurses to the ones who were brave.
They linked up their arms, they refused to step back,
They defended their neighbors from ICE’s attack.
They shouted the truth through the chaos and din:
“America’s promise is for ALL to begin!”
Not for cages or cruelty, not for hatred’s design—
But for families, love, and the dignity divine.
And clergy stood tall with a lantern of light,
Declaring with courage: “This isn’t God’s fight.”
They sheltered the weary, they shielded the scared,
They showed what a nation of good hearts declared.
So gather, dear friends, let the message ring through:
When freedom is frozen, we warm it anew.
With truth as our banner and justice our drum,
The people will rise—
and the tyrants will succumb.
🦅 #WeProtectEachOther | #GrandmasForDemocracy | #StopTheCruelty | #TruthTellers 💙❤️
I hope people vote out all of Trump's enablers any chance they get. RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!
it wasn't Virginia giuffre. the timeline doesn't fit. trump and his administration seem to be finding out wrong never leaves you alone. karma is coming to call