I've just emailed Marc Elias who knows Senator Schumer quite well. I've begged him to contact the Senator and urge him to leverage the incredibly powerful opportunity he has to make history and call ALL DEMOCRATIC SENATORS to the Chamber and they CAMP THERE until trump's expansive CRIME AGAINST 95% of Americans is defeated.
I've left voicemail for both Senator Schumer and Murray at their DC offices. Given that I'm an American Citizen with no other credentials, they likely won't even bother to listen to the messages.
But, if the Meidas family and Marc Elias and his crew help them realize the gift that they and the American People have been given to perform one of the most powerful acts of non-violent protest in American History, generally, and Senate Legislative History, in particular, maybe they'll cease the moment, as they say.
It gets worse every day. I got a laugh when I read Lara Trump was thinking of running for the NC Senate! Great news for Roy Cooper if he runs! Lara carries the Trump stain! It will be worse when the sheet of this Big, Ugly bill hits the fan!
The. United States is being led by a mad man. Yet the MAGA troglodytes in their cult , still bow before their Demi-god, the bloated megalomaniac from hell, I call t/rump. There is no doubt in my mind that any non millionaire or billionaire would who still supports t/rump is mentally ill. No one can convince me that I am wrong about this.
For the next day of nationwide protests, someone needs to quote Professor Jenkins with a sign that says “REPUBLICANS ARE THE PARTY OF BIG GAS PRODUCERS!”
It's incredulous DT is so ignorant and prejudiced about renewable energy! Taxing wind and solar projects with Congress in agreement to subsidize coal and fossil fuels? I hate that I have to agree with Musk about the destruction of EV battery manufacturing, the loss of hundreds of thousands of good jobs, not to mention harm to the climate, economy, and our future generations!
You're agreeing with more than Musk, who only cares because it cuts into his profits. The rest are concerned about climate change, the environment, our national security, and our quality of life.
Yoohoo, Numbnuts: want to cut down on immigration? Fix climate change. If you think we have a lot of immigrants now, just wait for the climate disaster refugees.
Climate refugees already are a major crisis in various parts of the globe, some south Pacific and Indo-Pacific islands losing ground to rising sea levels and the Sudan suffering for years.
Yes, and several YEARS ago, I remember the DOD (or one of our many national security agencies) listed climate change as the *number one* national security threat.
Fishing cultures in Indonesia and boat people. Fish are migrating bc of water temps. Which also kills coral reefs. Loss of barrier islands which protect against severe storms.
And worse, if the global ocean current patterns continue to degrade, we're all screwed. The currents circulate the warm/cool waters between Northern and Southern hemispheres. (Hope I got that last part somewhat right.)
Thank you for adding to my store of knowledge, spurring exploration of these topics you've clarified. Aren't the changing ocean currents responsible for El Nino and La Nina that impact fluctuations in the jet stream and atmospheric currents that can generate atmospheric rivers?
So I did more research, lol. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is a system of currents that circulate warm and cold water in the Atlantic. And those currents are interrelated with the occurrence of El Niño and La Niña. If you Google "AMOC and El Niño," you'll find lots of info. 😊
Thanks so much. I think I just feel so overwhelmed and feel we should be doing more. I do understand what you're saying. I think seeing the volume of people showing up to the Hungary Pride Parade in defiance just sent me over the edge that we should be doing more in this country. So appreciate your comments back to me.
Geez, has DeSantis never been in a tent when it's 90°F and 100% humidity? Sure he has. He doesn't care if they die of heat stroke. Are there ACs? I doubt it. But he was quick to point out there are "showers". Next up: people going into showers and not walking back out. I really do hate these fuckers. 😡
Totally, totally! I was reading that the feds allot approximately $900/day per imprisoned detainee. Sounds like Erik Prince and the private prison landlords are reaping the billions to be further supplemented in the BBB, which Ron detailed in this exceptional bulletin. I heard that ICE and CBP will be awarded more than even funding for the Marine Corps and as noted herein today more than all provided to the Bureau of Prisons. This is insane!
The Miami Herald said that it would cost $265/day to imprison people in those tents. As I understand it, the National Guard would be housed in air conditioned trailers but the tents have none. I am absolutely flabbergasted that ICE will be the largest law enforcement (that I use that term loosely)body if this goes through. It's really terrifying the police state that is being created.
I wonder if that numerical figure per daily incarcerated person may include the housing costs for the National Guard -- really, they're the ones being paid as wardens in the swamp -- in their separate quarters. Maybe tents are cheaper? This whole nightmare is more than I can comprehend. I just Googled showing $150/day per adult detainee and $315/day for each individual in family detention (I shudder to think what that's supposed to mean). I saw that larger cost in an online newsletter this morning citing about $855/day per individual. I'll do more checking, as I'm sure it's difficult to get straight facts on this issue. Thanks for the heads up! The imposition of a police state before our very eyes is truly terrifying. I'm afraid for so many people I know and then some . . .
I'm not surprised. Since it goes to the idea that if I get what I want, who cares about anyone else. It shouldn't be just about her damn state. It should be about all 50 of them. Shame on her.
It's getting so that I don't want to hear anything about tRump and what he is doing anymore. I know I have to, but it's always bad news and there's only so much I can take. I did have some good news (maybe) this week. Please go to Change.orgThe People's Petition For Global Against Authoritarianism. Read the one dated May, 5, 2025. We have former allies and a Governor, and Congressman, trying to help us and the US get out of this dictatorship. This writing gave me hope.
Teach84 Thanks. Now go back to Change.org.The People's Petition For Global Against Authoritarianism. Read the one dated May 5, 2025. It's a different one that everyone needs to read. You will have to scroll down the page a bit.
Rethugkkkrussians suck! Some are afraid. Others are just trump ass kissers. Living off you n me!$ 175,000.00 a year! Primo benefits, percs, lots of time off. And not to forget advance stock tips.
Plus pensions, a coterie of staffers, free postage (going up again in July), numerous retirement bennies as well, including that primo medical and health coverage they are unconscionably stripping from the public paying their salaries. It's so wrong!
I believe behind closed doors he's convinced Congress that he, Musk, Thiel, Miller, probably SCOTUS as well, have the midterms all locked up for the repugs with massive voter suppression, the birthright assault, gerrymandering, his armed Gestapo everywhere, and Palantir-Starlink hacking the votes that are cast. When he said there'd be no more elections he warn't kidding, therefore the repugs feel invulnerable even as they cut loose their constituents because, as Bernie said today, they are beholden only to their donor patrons to keep them safely ensconced in office for life on our dime.
Ok so Trump added $8tn to the debt in his first disastrous presidency. If this bill passes, and I hope it doesn’t, it will add $4.5tn to the debt. So that’s half the amount from the first term in just 6 months. 😵💫😵💫
Trump is the WORST businessman 🤥ever, declaring bankruptcy ( basically legalized theft) 6 times. That’s why he’s always groveling selling cheap “made in China” junk. So now his gaslighted MAGA cult is letting him trash America.🏴☠️😝🖤💸💸
Remember the rich 🤑 ruthless lawless 🏴☠️ radical far right Republicans who are only helping the billionaires, increasing the national debt 💸 to the trillions, and care nothing about “We the people” when you go to the polls.🙄😡🖤😝
Will reach any member of congress. Start calling now! Senate is in session now. This bill is disastrous for we the people! Call the trump ass kissers. Those mid west red states are going to be hard hit. 300 rural hospitals closing!
It’s a damn💩 itty bill!
Start calling n give the number to friends! Easy way to fight!
Is there anything at all that can stop this rolling nightmare? Calling these people doesn’t do anything as far as I’m concerned. I’ve called Kelly and Gallego like 35 times. I’m in NAZ. I’ve also called Cassidy like 10 times and left messages for him to do what he SAID he would do and provide some oversight on RFK2 before he kills us all. I have heard back from NONE of these dudes. I have attended the Women’s March protest and the Hands Off protest, as well as driven around honking for No Kings (no parking to be found). The juggernaut just keeps steamrolling us all. Do we have to just BE HERE having our lives torn apart as the US becomes a failed, rogue nation?
I would encourage others to send a brief note of advice to Sen Thom Tillis. His website is open to anyone and it was easy to do. I doubt my views coalesce with his but acknowledging a GOP senator who gave the finger to Trump…that’s priceless.
Let’s not lose hope!! Tomorrow get up and call your local dem or indivisible headquarters and see if you can start going to meetings. Get together with local people even if you have to push yourself to do it. Check library happenings or volunteer with a hospital or vets home. Show our love for our fellow Americans in person and you will see that we are still a great country. Those numbers all around us will fight and win back our country!
I’m already doing as many rallies as I can. Do family caregiving several days a week, so it works out well & goes beyond making calls to Congress/Senate.
Nothing but empty desks and folk going through the motions …. that is ALL THE WORLD SEES on Senate C-Span Channel.
WHAT A WASTE OF OPPORTUNITY.
EVERY DEMOCRATIC US SENATOR SHOULD BE IN THAT CHAMBER AND RAISING HELL LIKE HAS NEVER HAPPENED IN US HISTORY.
That’s HOW WE CRUSH trump & maga.
Use your bandwidth to MAKE IT HAPPEN, Medias folk.
USE IT.
NOW.
Thank you
I've just emailed Marc Elias who knows Senator Schumer quite well. I've begged him to contact the Senator and urge him to leverage the incredibly powerful opportunity he has to make history and call ALL DEMOCRATIC SENATORS to the Chamber and they CAMP THERE until trump's expansive CRIME AGAINST 95% of Americans is defeated.
I've left voicemail for both Senator Schumer and Murray at their DC offices. Given that I'm an American Citizen with no other credentials, they likely won't even bother to listen to the messages.
But, if the Meidas family and Marc Elias and his crew help them realize the gift that they and the American People have been given to perform one of the most powerful acts of non-violent protest in American History, generally, and Senate Legislative History, in particular, maybe they'll cease the moment, as they say.
Bring their sleeping bags for the duration!
Yup. And, some musical instruments for a bit of joy :)
How 'bout some musicians? Music is powerful.
Maybe a drum circle!
And what if we all rally in front of the white house - just flood Washington with the people? I would be willing to camp there.
Exactly
I'm sitting down, but looking for a nice place to Scream?! Here's to another Week,Ron. Thank you for my Nightly's and will reStack ASAP 🙏
I'll join you in a primal scream!
Karen & Kris, I've progressed to YANKING all my hair out! It's ugly
It gets worse every day. I got a laugh when I read Lara Trump was thinking of running for the NC Senate! Great news for Roy Cooper if he runs! Lara carries the Trump stain! It will be worse when the sheet of this Big, Ugly bill hits the fan!
She obviously intends to pull a Tuberville-Oz bait and switch residency scam.
Maybe she’ll “sing” at her campaign rallies.
She'll lose for sure if she does that.
Praying Roy Cooper runs
The. United States is being led by a mad man. Yet the MAGA troglodytes in their cult , still bow before their Demi-god, the bloated megalomaniac from hell, I call t/rump. There is no doubt in my mind that any non millionaire or billionaire would who still supports t/rump is mentally ill. No one can convince me that I am wrong about this.
As in "Dear Mr. Japan"? OMG! Cringe time!
Kim Jong Trump and his Tacostapo Stormtroopers have declared war on USA and Mother Earth!! The entire free world Hates Combover Caligula.
Great job of summarize today's shit show! Very creative.
Rob, this is how Hitler started. How many lies do his supporters believe already.
They're "privately embarrassed" doncha know? Gutless wonders all.
For the next day of nationwide protests, someone needs to quote Professor Jenkins with a sign that says “REPUBLICANS ARE THE PARTY OF BIG GAS PRODUCERS!”
It's incredulous DT is so ignorant and prejudiced about renewable energy! Taxing wind and solar projects with Congress in agreement to subsidize coal and fossil fuels? I hate that I have to agree with Musk about the destruction of EV battery manufacturing, the loss of hundreds of thousands of good jobs, not to mention harm to the climate, economy, and our future generations!
You're agreeing with more than Musk, who only cares because it cuts into his profits. The rest are concerned about climate change, the environment, our national security, and our quality of life.
Yoohoo, Numbnuts: want to cut down on immigration? Fix climate change. If you think we have a lot of immigrants now, just wait for the climate disaster refugees.
Climate refugees already are a major crisis in various parts of the globe, some south Pacific and Indo-Pacific islands losing ground to rising sea levels and the Sudan suffering for years.
Yes, and several YEARS ago, I remember the DOD (or one of our many national security agencies) listed climate change as the *number one* national security threat.
Yes, like all the naval bases on the east coast.
Fishing cultures in Indonesia and boat people. Fish are migrating bc of water temps. Which also kills coral reefs. Loss of barrier islands which protect against severe storms.
And worse, if the global ocean current patterns continue to degrade, we're all screwed. The currents circulate the warm/cool waters between Northern and Southern hemispheres. (Hope I got that last part somewhat right.)
Thank you for adding to my store of knowledge, spurring exploration of these topics you've clarified. Aren't the changing ocean currents responsible for El Nino and La Nina that impact fluctuations in the jet stream and atmospheric currents that can generate atmospheric rivers?
So I did more research, lol. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is a system of currents that circulate warm and cold water in the Atlantic. And those currents are interrelated with the occurrence of El Niño and La Niña. If you Google "AMOC and El Niño," you'll find lots of info. 😊
Canada can add more factories for building batteries and we will sell them at a great price without tariffs Only $50.000 each.
Wow! That's great news for Canada! It's so shameful how DT treats our Canadian neighbors! Wish I'd moved there years ago! Take care.
Canada is NOT done with him yet. We will fight to the end.
I just saw on HuffPost that Carney has resumed talks with DT on the tech tax and tariff discussions will ensue. Interesting.
Yes, that’s true and Carney told them to stuff it and walked out. We are mean and nasty ya know.
Does anyone know our next big protest day?
The No Kings protest group (Indivisible?) scheduled another nationwide protest on July 17.
Theme = "Good Trouble Lives On."
Thanks so much Karen.
I think we need one to protest the Big, Bogus Bill.
Aside from a national Sick-Out on July 1 to protest the coming ICE age, I'm not aware of anything formal.
Indivisible groups are planning for July 4th last I read. I hope so.
Thank you for responding Paul. This is insane that nothing like the NO Kings day on June 14 is scheduled.
In fairness, there's a new outrage every day. How are activist organizations able to keep up? Maybe we should be encouraged that there's any kind of pushback, even if it does appear to be scattershot: https://thepeopledissent.substack.com/p/10-ways-to-resist-this-week-and-a
Thanks so much. I think I just feel so overwhelmed and feel we should be doing more. I do understand what you're saying. I think seeing the volume of people showing up to the Hungary Pride Parade in defiance just sent me over the edge that we should be doing more in this country. So appreciate your comments back to me.
That's what i've been informed by Indivisible and 50501, with details forthcoming for the national July 17th "Good Trouble Lives On."
I’ve seen a few for the 17th of July. Wish there was one closer to my home.
Planning is in the works with details announced nation-wide soon.
Throw stink bombs on the golf course at Mar-A-LARDO.
SS probably given orders to shoot on sight!
Heard July 17?
Should be everyday!
Geez, has DeSantis never been in a tent when it's 90°F and 100% humidity? Sure he has. He doesn't care if they die of heat stroke. Are there ACs? I doubt it. But he was quick to point out there are "showers". Next up: people going into showers and not walking back out. I really do hate these fuckers. 😡
Wonder what DeSantis got for this swamp deal prison? His hand is always out, or his wife’s sure is!
Totally, totally! I was reading that the feds allot approximately $900/day per imprisoned detainee. Sounds like Erik Prince and the private prison landlords are reaping the billions to be further supplemented in the BBB, which Ron detailed in this exceptional bulletin. I heard that ICE and CBP will be awarded more than even funding for the Marine Corps and as noted herein today more than all provided to the Bureau of Prisons. This is insane!
The Miami Herald said that it would cost $265/day to imprison people in those tents. As I understand it, the National Guard would be housed in air conditioned trailers but the tents have none. I am absolutely flabbergasted that ICE will be the largest law enforcement (that I use that term loosely)body if this goes through. It's really terrifying the police state that is being created.
I wonder if that numerical figure per daily incarcerated person may include the housing costs for the National Guard -- really, they're the ones being paid as wardens in the swamp -- in their separate quarters. Maybe tents are cheaper? This whole nightmare is more than I can comprehend. I just Googled showing $150/day per adult detainee and $315/day for each individual in family detention (I shudder to think what that's supposed to mean). I saw that larger cost in an online newsletter this morning citing about $855/day per individual. I'll do more checking, as I'm sure it's difficult to get straight facts on this issue. Thanks for the heads up! The imposition of a police state before our very eyes is truly terrifying. I'm afraid for so many people I know and then some . . .
So much for cutting costs. Idiocracy rules.
People are going to die. And really, who would work there? You couldn't pay me enough.
They will be people who couldn't earn more than minimum wage, if that.
Same. Eloquently stated.
… So Murkowski secured a better deal for Alaskans, while screwing over the rest of the country.
Lisa, I am so grieved! How could you?Whatcha gonna do now when these promises for Alaskans don’t materialize? Nobody to call. Buyer’s remorse forever.
I'm not surprised. Since it goes to the idea that if I get what I want, who cares about anyone else. It shouldn't be just about her damn state. It should be about all 50 of them. Shame on her.
She knew better and is old enough not to worry about her electability.
Let's not give them Alligator Alcatraz. Let's call it what it is: American Auschwitz.
Tacocifer and his legions of demon seedlings are so racist and evil........crosses burn themselves
I love that! I'm definitely going to call it that from now on
The bleaching of America! Utterly grotesque, inhumane, despicable, cruelty is the point. Welcome to Stephen Miller's brand of utopia!
The ghoul!
I'm exhausted.
Absolutely exhausted and depressed 🎚️ but he won't win
It's getting so that I don't want to hear anything about tRump and what he is doing anymore. I know I have to, but it's always bad news and there's only so much I can take. I did have some good news (maybe) this week. Please go to Change.orgThe People's Petition For Global Against Authoritarianism. Read the one dated May, 5, 2025. We have former allies and a Governor, and Congressman, trying to help us and the US get out of this dictatorship. This writing gave me hope.
I signed it, but I have doubts about how it’s actually going to get to the ICC and when.
Teach84 Thanks. Now go back to Change.org.The People's Petition For Global Against Authoritarianism. Read the one dated May 5, 2025. It's a different one that everyone needs to read. You will have to scroll down the page a bit.
This bill will be the end of the Republican Party as we know. They are afraid of Trump but they need to fear Americans.
Rethugkkkrussians suck! Some are afraid. Others are just trump ass kissers. Living off you n me!$ 175,000.00 a year! Primo benefits, percs, lots of time off. And not to forget advance stock tips.
202 225 3121 or 202 224 3121
Just eff no to the big bad bill!
Plus pensions, a coterie of staffers, free postage (going up again in July), numerous retirement bennies as well, including that primo medical and health coverage they are unconscionably stripping from the public paying their salaries. It's so wrong!
Don't forget Cadillac health care plans.
Oops! Wrote that before I saw SFGal had covered it ... and more.
I believe behind closed doors he's convinced Congress that he, Musk, Thiel, Miller, probably SCOTUS as well, have the midterms all locked up for the repugs with massive voter suppression, the birthright assault, gerrymandering, his armed Gestapo everywhere, and Palantir-Starlink hacking the votes that are cast. When he said there'd be no more elections he warn't kidding, therefore the repugs feel invulnerable even as they cut loose their constituents because, as Bernie said today, they are beholden only to their donor patrons to keep them safely ensconced in office for life on our dime.
I despise rich criminals who hide behind "God".
If you beat a police officer on Jan. 6: Pardon
If you swindle people out of millions: Pardon
If your mommy sends a huge contribution: Pardon
If you give a huge contribution: Pardon
I’m sure there those I’ve left off the list.
I know, the way they speak so casually: God, Zod -- whatever, what's the diff?
Ok so Trump added $8tn to the debt in his first disastrous presidency. If this bill passes, and I hope it doesn’t, it will add $4.5tn to the debt. So that’s half the amount from the first term in just 6 months. 😵💫😵💫
Trump is the WORST businessman 🤥ever, declaring bankruptcy ( basically legalized theft) 6 times. That’s why he’s always groveling selling cheap “made in China” junk. So now his gaslighted MAGA cult is letting him trash America.🏴☠️😝🖤💸💸
Because white supremacy!!!
Remember the rich 🤑 ruthless lawless 🏴☠️ radical far right Republicans who are only helping the billionaires, increasing the national debt 💸 to the trillions, and care nothing about “We the people” when you go to the polls.🙄😡🖤😝
And why do Wisconsites vote for Johnson? OMG
Ron s/b in prison, he was a j6 criminal!
202 225. 3121 or 202 224 3121
Will reach any member of congress. Start calling now! Senate is in session now. This bill is disastrous for we the people! Call the trump ass kissers. Those mid west red states are going to be hard hit. 300 rural hospitals closing!
It’s a damn💩 itty bill!
Start calling n give the number to friends! Easy way to fight!
202 225. 3121 or 202 224 3121
MAGAs get off on seeing people suffer. That's why they do the stuff they do.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/technology/trump-palantir-data-americans.html?unlocked_article_code=1.L08._Hn2.PdT_OwzQTDSI&smid=url-share
Scary 💩 from a po💩
202 225 3121 or 202 224 3121
Call daily! Share numbers with friends n family!
Going to the polls from now on out will be Putin-style, "dear leader ALWAYS wins" exercises in futility for anti-trumpers.
Is there anything at all that can stop this rolling nightmare? Calling these people doesn’t do anything as far as I’m concerned. I’ve called Kelly and Gallego like 35 times. I’m in NAZ. I’ve also called Cassidy like 10 times and left messages for him to do what he SAID he would do and provide some oversight on RFK2 before he kills us all. I have heard back from NONE of these dudes. I have attended the Women’s March protest and the Hands Off protest, as well as driven around honking for No Kings (no parking to be found). The juggernaut just keeps steamrolling us all. Do we have to just BE HERE having our lives torn apart as the US becomes a failed, rogue nation?
I would encourage others to send a brief note of advice to Sen Thom Tillis. His website is open to anyone and it was easy to do. I doubt my views coalesce with his but acknowledging a GOP senator who gave the finger to Trump…that’s priceless.
He’s too damn late! And because of that we are stuck with Hegseth. Fuck Tillis. I’m in NC and we don’t need his sorry ass.
And fortunately for all of you, his ass is leaving. So hope the candidates that emerge to fill his seat have more integrity. NC deserves nothing less.
Representative Wiley Nichols from Wake Forest is running. Democrat
Let’s not lose hope!! Tomorrow get up and call your local dem or indivisible headquarters and see if you can start going to meetings. Get together with local people even if you have to push yourself to do it. Check library happenings or volunteer with a hospital or vets home. Show our love for our fellow Americans in person and you will see that we are still a great country. Those numbers all around us will fight and win back our country!
I’m already doing as many rallies as I can. Do family caregiving several days a week, so it works out well & goes beyond making calls to Congress/Senate.