I’ve never been so ashamed of this country than I am now. This administration is the most corrupt in our history. I do have to add that I have never been so proud of the way people are fighting for our freedoms and democracy. The world is watching and I pray this nightmare ends soon.
Same here, and, having come of political age during the Vietnam War, I've rarely been *proud* of my country. Proud of some of its people for sure, but the whole country? No. And the more history I learned, the more ambivalent I became. What's happening now is the worst of the all the worse I've seen in my lifetime. Corrupt, racist, misogynist, incompetent . . . I hope we've hit bottom, but (as the great, late Malvina Reynolds sang decades ago, "You think you've hit bottom? / There's a bottom below."
I have basically left the USA. I am living back and forth between two countries. I wrote these pieces last November and December and they still seem relevant.
This first one is called "A 'Plan B' for Catastrophe."
I was in the US in August and September packing up to sell our house and move my mother to assisted living. I was very dependent on immigrants and here are some pieces I wrote about my experiences in Chicago as ICE really hit the city.
And so scary! In this country! I can’t believe that several million people voted for that man. They are complicit in causing the suffering and misery being experienced by so many.
what is really shameful, is that people still comment online that they people are only getting what they deserve. they snuck into the country therefore they ARE criminals and deserve to be treated like criminals.
If they've just crossed the border, yes, send them back. But if they've lived here 5,10, 20 years, married, had children, worked and saved, paid taxes and invested in America, they are not criminals, they are Americans. There needs to be a clear, easy-to-implement path for these people to become citizens. And Trump has no right to take away the citizenship of someone who has committed no crime. what a bunch of worthless, soul-less pieces of crap that man and his dicksuckers are.
The citizens of the United States likely had family immigrate to the U.S. I constantly hear about something called an anchor family. If they want to get rid of immigrants, let’s start with t/rump, whose grandfather immigrated to the U.S, when the grandfather was dodging the draft in his native country. If there is a just God, the bastards in the t/rump regime, will roast in hell someday.
I blame EVERYONE that voted for that piece of shit! His traits were well known. I was certain that after the Access Hollywood thing would nail him and here we are. I’m so embarrassed by my country.
A Clear Violation Of The Constitution And What THIS Country Was Found On !!!😮 Trump's Family No Founders Of This Country !!! Nor Christy Noem !! Let's Strip ! ALL ! Of Them Of Their Citizenship Status And Send Them To A South Africa Country Were They Kill Christian's !! Let's See How Well They Do !!!....🤔🤔🤔🤔
Thank you. Incredibly important essay this season. I am so ashamed of what this nation has become and how those in charge have unleashed a crop of masked Nazis with a Napoleon complex on American communities. No wonder so many Republican politicians are fleeing their political careers. Some of them actually want to preserve what little is left of their dignity.
I disagree with your thought that they want to preserve what little is left of their dignity. All of them lost all their dignity long ago. I think they are just tired of the hassle from their constituents who now hate them and they miss that praise they used to get all the time.
To repeat Ben Meisalas’s assessment, trump, Noem, and the other Regime sycophants who are involved in this atrocity are simply EVIL: may there be justice for the misery they are inflicting sooner rather than later. 🙏🏼
This is absolutely spot on! Fantastic writing and explanation for the sadness we are bringing to families this Christmas that believed in the Dream. A sad chapter is being written.
This is the reality of Brown People in America. It breaks my heart and infuriates me that Regime 47 has brought us to this, Constitution be damned. Until January 20, 2025, I have never been so ashamed of this country.
Thank you for sharing. The pain of loss sits heavy in my heart. And in yours. I am sorry for the loss of so many that fled or were taken. Our lives were richer with them.
The plaque at the State of Liberty about give me you tired and poor and those yearning to be free, needs to be removed. It no longer has any meaning under the t/rump regime.
Call/email your reps, regardless of party or state. Especially if a "swing seat," emphasize that trump is toxic to the former R party, and there are more unaffiliateds than party members of any kind, and we vote and we spend (when we can). I find venting pointless, FOR ME. Support non-corporate news avidly.
I’ve never been so ashamed of this country than I am now. This administration is the most corrupt in our history. I do have to add that I have never been so proud of the way people are fighting for our freedoms and democracy. The world is watching and I pray this nightmare ends soon.
I agree with everything you say, Lisa. I am so sad for all whose lives have been ripped apart by this administration.
I feel the same way. There are no words adequately describe the corruptness of this criminal clown car administration and its junk drawer cabinet
Same here, and, having come of political age during the Vietnam War, I've rarely been *proud* of my country. Proud of some of its people for sure, but the whole country? No. And the more history I learned, the more ambivalent I became. What's happening now is the worst of the all the worse I've seen in my lifetime. Corrupt, racist, misogynist, incompetent . . . I hope we've hit bottom, but (as the great, late Malvina Reynolds sang decades ago, "You think you've hit bottom? / There's a bottom below."
Susanna, I agree with all you said. We must be close to the same age.
B. 1951, still in pretty good shape. Singing (along with Sweet Honey) "B'lieve I'll Run On, See What the End's Gonna Be." <g>
I have basically left the USA. I am living back and forth between two countries. I wrote these pieces last November and December and they still seem relevant.
This first one is called "A 'Plan B' for Catastrophe."
https://lindaweide.substack.com/p/a-plan-b-for-catastrophe?r=f0qfn
This one is called "Why I Chose Germany."
https://lindaweide.substack.com/p/why-i-choose-germany?r=f0qfn
I was in the US in August and September packing up to sell our house and move my mother to assisted living. I was very dependent on immigrants and here are some pieces I wrote about my experiences in Chicago as ICE really hit the city.
https://lindaweide.substack.com/p/view-from-chicago-no-ice-no-fear?r=f0qfn
https://lindaweide.substack.com/p/view-from-chicago-life-with-ice-is?r=f0qfn
https://lindaweide.substack.com/p/the-view-from-chicago-why-bad-bunny?r=f0qfn
And now they have quotas to denaturalize and deport CITIZENS. This is so crazy.
And so scary! In this country! I can’t believe that several million people voted for that man. They are complicit in causing the suffering and misery being experienced by so many.
what is really shameful, is that people still comment online that they people are only getting what they deserve. they snuck into the country therefore they ARE criminals and deserve to be treated like criminals.
If they've just crossed the border, yes, send them back. But if they've lived here 5,10, 20 years, married, had children, worked and saved, paid taxes and invested in America, they are not criminals, they are Americans. There needs to be a clear, easy-to-implement path for these people to become citizens. And Trump has no right to take away the citizenship of someone who has committed no crime. what a bunch of worthless, soul-less pieces of crap that man and his dicksuckers are.
The citizens of the United States likely had family immigrate to the U.S. I constantly hear about something called an anchor family. If they want to get rid of immigrants, let’s start with t/rump, whose grandfather immigrated to the U.S, when the grandfather was dodging the draft in his native country. If there is a just God, the bastards in the t/rump regime, will roast in hell someday.
I believe that is a guarantee.
As well as the ancestors of that Hitler wanna be Stephen Miller.
That’s the horrible jest of it while they call themselves Christian’s.
Yes. Trump and his evil idiots want to get rid of all people of color.
I blame EVERYONE that voted for that piece of shit! His traits were well known. I was certain that after the Access Hollywood thing would nail him and here we are. I’m so embarrassed by my country.
ty
And let's figure out a way to let all citizens know that the entire GOP Congress supports this. It's not just trump.
You HAVE a way!!!!! NOKINGS III!!! Start to organize NOW......make it a 24/7 project.
Shut down your computers Americans and get the "F" out there.
Support the hero videographers that are filming ICE.....
We Canadians are totally mobalized and fighting TacoTits from coast to coast.
Well said, totally agree.
A Clear Violation Of The Constitution And What THIS Country Was Found On !!!😮 Trump's Family No Founders Of This Country !!! Nor Christy Noem !! Let's Strip ! ALL ! Of Them Of Their Citizenship Status And Send Them To A South Africa Country Were They Kill Christian's !! Let's See How Well They Do !!!....🤔🤔🤔🤔
ty
I am SO ashamed of our government now. I just want to vomit.
Thank you. Incredibly important essay this season. I am so ashamed of what this nation has become and how those in charge have unleashed a crop of masked Nazis with a Napoleon complex on American communities. No wonder so many Republican politicians are fleeing their political careers. Some of them actually want to preserve what little is left of their dignity.
I disagree with your thought that they want to preserve what little is left of their dignity. All of them lost all their dignity long ago. I think they are just tired of the hassle from their constituents who now hate them and they miss that praise they used to get all the time.
They have no dignity left!
ty
To repeat Ben Meisalas’s assessment, trump, Noem, and the other Regime sycophants who are involved in this atrocity are simply EVIL: may there be justice for the misery they are inflicting sooner rather than later. 🙏🏼
hopefully
This is a repeat of Nazi Germany when the Jews fled Germany and every other European country. If they waited too long, the death camps awaited them.
true. love from germany
There are too many empty chairs in this country. Thank you for shining more light on this serious problem.
ty
This is absolutely spot on! Fantastic writing and explanation for the sadness we are bringing to families this Christmas that believed in the Dream. A sad chapter is being written.
ty
Beautifully written with love, respect, wisdom and warnings. ☮️🙏🏻💟
I agree
This is the reality of Brown People in America. It breaks my heart and infuriates me that Regime 47 has brought us to this, Constitution be damned. Until January 20, 2025, I have never been so ashamed of this country.
ty
Thank you for sharing. The pain of loss sits heavy in my heart. And in yours. I am sorry for the loss of so many that fled or were taken. Our lives were richer with them.
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Just wait till the Sleazy Six on the Supreme Court overturn the Wong Kim Ark decision and nullify birthright citizenship...
I think that will be the end of what we know as America.
ty
Trump’s actions and those of his willing toadies shame us before the world.
The plaque at the State of Liberty about give me you tired and poor and those yearning to be free, needs to be removed. It no longer has any meaning under the t/rump regime.
Rob Jones Temporarily. Hopefully.
To be honest, some people does not understand the impact of this administration on our society and mental health… thank you so much!
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Call/email your reps, regardless of party or state. Especially if a "swing seat," emphasize that trump is toxic to the former R party, and there are more unaffiliateds than party members of any kind, and we vote and we spend (when we can). I find venting pointless, FOR ME. Support non-corporate news avidly.