One more thing. In a way analogous to what was done during the Civil Rights era, organize people to escort voters to the polls. To be trusted this would have to be done from the bottom up. But then Black clergy, respected Hispanic neighborhood leaders and so on, working with progressive groups, could organize and then on election day drive batches of people to their polling places. If several carloads (or a bus) of voters show up and give each other mutual encouragement and support, they simply can't be stopped. And while they legally have to stand back, I bet the poll workers in these neighborhoods would be thrilled to have such mass action. Individuals can be picked off, groups asserting their rights is a much harder thing. In unity there is strength.
We're a mess here and across the world. This country is run by a perennial drunk driver and there is no one even giving him a DUI let alone jail time....
That ICE is Trump's Gestapo is rather evident. That the Iran War might evolve into a Reichstag fire is surely possible. That the 2nd Trump term has been an active plot to replace Democracy with an autocracy, NAZI fascist philosophies and all, is evident by the fast pace to try to get in power by the November elections is also evident. Trump even acknowledged several times that if the Democrats take Congress, they will impeach him - game over.
The problem is that the MAGA cult continues to enable this fascist takeover, clueless as to how they will suffer if it happens. Few are like the lady in the gas station video who told Trump on camera that he is a worthless piece of shit, that she voted for him 3 times, and regrets it. "My bad!"
The only thing in America's favor is that both Trump and his sycophants are dumb as a doorknob. They fail to anticipate unintended consequences, and often step right into the traps they set. Each time they trip and fall on their own ICE, they turn off, insult even, more MAGA voters. The wildcard is Congress. Nearly all, Red & Blue, seem power-greedy and are enabling Trump. Will they grow a spine by election time?
This is all very straightforward. They will do everything possible to scare and intimidate everyone and they will get away with as much as possible, and that will be a lot. The message must get across to as many people as possible. This is the one election when maximum voter turnout is absolutely essential and being timid and afraid is the way to assure you will see the end of democracy overnight. Regardless of whether there are ugliness and strong-arm tactics before or during the election, massive numbers of people must vote. Showing up in person and early when those are options are probably the best alternative. Not voting is cowardice and negligence at this point. Spreading the word is obligatory.
As the nation's house is engulfed in flames, Schumer and Hakeem sit on JD's couch looking vaguely concerned, as Donald shows home movies of himself to Mitch. This particular reel shows him and Epstein having alternating sloppy seconds with various 13-year-old girls . . . Wait !!, is that a boy?!!
Meanwhile, Jared is sniffing around in Saudi Arabia, looking for $5 billion more for his fake firm Affinity. More money for nothing.
In America, meanwhile, we cannot catch a plane without the worry that we'll be shot in the face or back by the special education types who have the authority to kill us with immunity.
Note that there is also a push to get rid of voting by mail, to eliminate an alternative to appearing to vote in person. There is still early voting, so it would behoove us to plan our voting strategies well in advance, and to help our friends, family, and neighbors who may face challenges.
Voting shouldn't be a challenge, or a risk; it should be a right. But this is the state of play now.
"The Supreme Court on Monday appeared ready to overturn a Mississippi law that allows mail-in ballots to be counted as long as they are postmarked by, and then received within five business days of, Election Day. After just over two hours of oral argument in Watson v. Republican National Committee, a majority of justices seemed to agree with the challengers – which included the Republican Party of Mississippi and the Libertarian Party of Mississippi – that the Mississippi law conflicts with federal laws that set the Tuesday after the first Monday in November as the “election day.”
Everyone. Please read this article. General Stanley McCrystal talks wit David French about this "war". if you have struggled to understand the very convoluted relationship between the US and Iran, it will become so much clearer.
I don't think McCrystal and French have met the Iranians I know. Virtually none of them are devout followers of anybody. Most of them are Moslem but wanted to be westernized, and voted with their feet to leave the country.
We bribed the Shia in Iraq into submission. Literally.
IMHO the magic word for both Bannon and Trump is Epstein.
Google: Key Revelations from the "Epstein Files"
Media Training & Image Rehabilitation: Bannon reportedly acted as a behind-the-scenes advisor, helping Epstein strategize a "rebranding" as a philanthropist to counter his reputation as a sex trafficker. This included "media training" and advice on which lawyers to hire.
The "Secret" Documentary: Bannon recorded approximately 15 hours of video interviews with Epstein at his Manhattan townhouse. Bannon claims these were for a documentary to "expose" Epstein, while critics and some released files suggest they were "media training" intended for a redemption tour. The DOJ recently released roughly two hours of this footage.
Political Collaboration: The two men frequently discussed politics and global strategy. Epstein reportedly provided Bannon with international contacts to help build a "populist" movement in Europe.
Personal Ties & Perks: Files show a high level of "chumminess," with Epstein offering Bannon use of his private jet, luxury apartments, and even paying for medical check-ups. Epstein once joked about being Bannon’s "most highly paid travel agent".
Strategic Advice for Trump & Kavanaugh: Texts indicate Epstein offered advice to Bannon on how to defend President Trump during media campaigns and how to undermine the accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
.....as for voting....tRUMP is feeling more and more cornered and thus throwing every distraction he can against the wall...threatening to invade allies...bombing boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, killing innocent civilians...getting red states to gerrymander voting districts to make unfavorable for democrats to vote...Invading Venezuela and kidnapping their leader and his wife while still leaving the corrupt government in place and stealing their oil for his own personal gain...oh, and lets not forget, invading and declaring war, while saying it's not a war, on Iran who was found not to have a nuke now or anytime soon and did not attack the US and we now find ourselves in a deep pile of horse sh*t with no plans to get out...all the while to distract and cover up from the epstein files....this POS is without a doubt guilty of all these crimes.....and many, many more.....
.....all this to manipulate taking control over voting by creating a national emergency and declaring martial law by using the DHS and ICE (and the military ) to move in and prevent people from casting their votes by intimidation or force.....stopping the vote is his real intent to be able to stay in power and not being able to be removed....
.....imo, 3 main reason that come to my mind why this piece of trash has not been removed from office....
one : the Despicable 6 of the SCOTUS, who have enabled the wealthy with the Citizens United decisions, among many other horrendous decisions, that greatly affect our elections...and the immunity decision that pretty much gave tRUMP total immunity to do anything he pleases without retribution....all during his trials accused of trying to overturn the election with the J6 insurrection and the stolen classified documents found in his fleabag motel next to a toilet.....the SCOTUS is public enemy #1......
two : the complicit republicans in congress in both the house and senate (starting with speaker maga Mike) that do what they are told for fear of being primaried and voted out of their cushy jobs who have completely abdicated their Article II powers over to tRUMPazoid.
and three : tRUMP's hard core base of about 35% of the voting population, that without them having his back, he would be [dead] in the water....
.....the thing that has been turning the tide against tRUMP are the Epstein Files....seems that no matter what distractions that this failed excuse for a human being tries to do, even starting illegal wars (Epstein Fury) and killing people, the Files still keep rising to the surface....the truth is really leaking out more than ever and I hope without any doubt it comes out that he is that pedophile the files say he is...and him and all his accomplices will be held accountable for their terrible crimes and justice will be had for the victims of these truly vile individuals for their reprehensible crimes against these girls, now women.....and against the US, it's citizens and people of countries around the world......
Bannon's right. It's here. The chaos he wants, and craves, having an utter meaningless, utterly worthless life.
Get ready to exercise your Second Amendment "rights" as envisioned by MAGA world and our corrupt SCOTUS. Against them. Bigly. And after November, we'll be one giant ember.
New Mexico was first to ban all federal agents from polling places!
Let’s make sure New Mexico is one of 50 states to assert its rightful sovereignty over all elections!
All states must make it LOUD and CLEAR!
Pass laws prohibiting all federal agents from all polling places!
NOW!
One more thing. In a way analogous to what was done during the Civil Rights era, organize people to escort voters to the polls. To be trusted this would have to be done from the bottom up. But then Black clergy, respected Hispanic neighborhood leaders and so on, working with progressive groups, could organize and then on election day drive batches of people to their polling places. If several carloads (or a bus) of voters show up and give each other mutual encouragement and support, they simply can't be stopped. And while they legally have to stand back, I bet the poll workers in these neighborhoods would be thrilled to have such mass action. Individuals can be picked off, groups asserting their rights is a much harder thing. In unity there is strength.
This is good advice. I live in California and the idea of ICE agents at my polling place is outrageous, yet it could happen.
Actually reminds me of Baghdad By the Sea...today. Democrats are called names, like "Commies."
Right on target!
We're a mess here and across the world. This country is run by a perennial drunk driver and there is no one even giving him a DUI let alone jail time....
Thanks Thom for those really scary thoughts!
We need to all go marching this coming cold Saturday... in our millions.
Let's close down all private and public airports near Mar a Lago, and surround the place itself - maybe we can even electronically surround it too...
In numbers we can make it happen... - not just this Saturday..... the more days the merrier - for us!!
That ICE is Trump's Gestapo is rather evident. That the Iran War might evolve into a Reichstag fire is surely possible. That the 2nd Trump term has been an active plot to replace Democracy with an autocracy, NAZI fascist philosophies and all, is evident by the fast pace to try to get in power by the November elections is also evident. Trump even acknowledged several times that if the Democrats take Congress, they will impeach him - game over.
The problem is that the MAGA cult continues to enable this fascist takeover, clueless as to how they will suffer if it happens. Few are like the lady in the gas station video who told Trump on camera that he is a worthless piece of shit, that she voted for him 3 times, and regrets it. "My bad!"
The only thing in America's favor is that both Trump and his sycophants are dumb as a doorknob. They fail to anticipate unintended consequences, and often step right into the traps they set. Each time they trip and fall on their own ICE, they turn off, insult even, more MAGA voters. The wildcard is Congress. Nearly all, Red & Blue, seem power-greedy and are enabling Trump. Will they grow a spine by election time?
This is all very straightforward. They will do everything possible to scare and intimidate everyone and they will get away with as much as possible, and that will be a lot. The message must get across to as many people as possible. This is the one election when maximum voter turnout is absolutely essential and being timid and afraid is the way to assure you will see the end of democracy overnight. Regardless of whether there are ugliness and strong-arm tactics before or during the election, massive numbers of people must vote. Showing up in person and early when those are options are probably the best alternative. Not voting is cowardice and negligence at this point. Spreading the word is obligatory.
As the nation's house is engulfed in flames, Schumer and Hakeem sit on JD's couch looking vaguely concerned, as Donald shows home movies of himself to Mitch. This particular reel shows him and Epstein having alternating sloppy seconds with various 13-year-old girls . . . Wait !!, is that a boy?!!
Meanwhile, Jared is sniffing around in Saudi Arabia, looking for $5 billion more for his fake firm Affinity. More money for nothing.
In America, meanwhile, we cannot catch a plane without the worry that we'll be shot in the face or back by the special education types who have the authority to kill us with immunity.
#VOTE #SEND BARRON TO THE GULF
WE ARE A MINORITY PARTY. PICK ON REPUBLICANS.
Yeah. Right.
Note that there is also a push to get rid of voting by mail, to eliminate an alternative to appearing to vote in person. There is still early voting, so it would behoove us to plan our voting strategies well in advance, and to help our friends, family, and neighbors who may face challenges.
Voting shouldn't be a challenge, or a risk; it should be a right. But this is the state of play now.
In SCOTUS, yesterday.
"The Supreme Court on Monday appeared ready to overturn a Mississippi law that allows mail-in ballots to be counted as long as they are postmarked by, and then received within five business days of, Election Day. After just over two hours of oral argument in Watson v. Republican National Committee, a majority of justices seemed to agree with the challengers – which included the Republican Party of Mississippi and the Libertarian Party of Mississippi – that the Mississippi law conflicts with federal laws that set the Tuesday after the first Monday in November as the “election day.”
Everyone. Please read this article. General Stanley McCrystal talks wit David French about this "war". if you have struggled to understand the very convoluted relationship between the US and Iran, it will become so much clearer.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/23/opinion/trump-iran-general-mcchrystal.html
I read it yesterday and I agree with you that everyone should read it.
I don't think McCrystal and French have met the Iranians I know. Virtually none of them are devout followers of anybody. Most of them are Moslem but wanted to be westernized, and voted with their feet to leave the country.
We bribed the Shia in Iraq into submission. Literally.
Check out Tousi. https://www.youtube.com/@TousiTV
According to Tousi, there's a civil war inside Iran.
IMHO the magic word for both Bannon and Trump is Epstein.
Google: Key Revelations from the "Epstein Files"
Media Training & Image Rehabilitation: Bannon reportedly acted as a behind-the-scenes advisor, helping Epstein strategize a "rebranding" as a philanthropist to counter his reputation as a sex trafficker. This included "media training" and advice on which lawyers to hire.
The "Secret" Documentary: Bannon recorded approximately 15 hours of video interviews with Epstein at his Manhattan townhouse. Bannon claims these were for a documentary to "expose" Epstein, while critics and some released files suggest they were "media training" intended for a redemption tour. The DOJ recently released roughly two hours of this footage.
Political Collaboration: The two men frequently discussed politics and global strategy. Epstein reportedly provided Bannon with international contacts to help build a "populist" movement in Europe.
Personal Ties & Perks: Files show a high level of "chumminess," with Epstein offering Bannon use of his private jet, luxury apartments, and even paying for medical check-ups. Epstein once joked about being Bannon’s "most highly paid travel agent".
Strategic Advice for Trump & Kavanaugh: Texts indicate Epstein offered advice to Bannon on how to defend President Trump during media campaigns and how to undermine the accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Jacobin
.....as for voting....tRUMP is feeling more and more cornered and thus throwing every distraction he can against the wall...threatening to invade allies...bombing boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, killing innocent civilians...getting red states to gerrymander voting districts to make unfavorable for democrats to vote...Invading Venezuela and kidnapping their leader and his wife while still leaving the corrupt government in place and stealing their oil for his own personal gain...oh, and lets not forget, invading and declaring war, while saying it's not a war, on Iran who was found not to have a nuke now or anytime soon and did not attack the US and we now find ourselves in a deep pile of horse sh*t with no plans to get out...all the while to distract and cover up from the epstein files....this POS is without a doubt guilty of all these crimes.....and many, many more.....
.....all this to manipulate taking control over voting by creating a national emergency and declaring martial law by using the DHS and ICE (and the military ) to move in and prevent people from casting their votes by intimidation or force.....stopping the vote is his real intent to be able to stay in power and not being able to be removed....
.....imo, 3 main reason that come to my mind why this piece of trash has not been removed from office....
one : the Despicable 6 of the SCOTUS, who have enabled the wealthy with the Citizens United decisions, among many other horrendous decisions, that greatly affect our elections...and the immunity decision that pretty much gave tRUMP total immunity to do anything he pleases without retribution....all during his trials accused of trying to overturn the election with the J6 insurrection and the stolen classified documents found in his fleabag motel next to a toilet.....the SCOTUS is public enemy #1......
two : the complicit republicans in congress in both the house and senate (starting with speaker maga Mike) that do what they are told for fear of being primaried and voted out of their cushy jobs who have completely abdicated their Article II powers over to tRUMPazoid.
and three : tRUMP's hard core base of about 35% of the voting population, that without them having his back, he would be [dead] in the water....
.....the thing that has been turning the tide against tRUMP are the Epstein Files....seems that no matter what distractions that this failed excuse for a human being tries to do, even starting illegal wars (Epstein Fury) and killing people, the Files still keep rising to the surface....the truth is really leaking out more than ever and I hope without any doubt it comes out that he is that pedophile the files say he is...and him and all his accomplices will be held accountable for their terrible crimes and justice will be had for the victims of these truly vile individuals for their reprehensible crimes against these girls, now women.....and against the US, it's citizens and people of countries around the world......
Looks like it’s time to start seriously thinking about writing another AIPAC-approved strongly worded letter.
Bannon's right. It's here. The chaos he wants, and craves, having an utter meaningless, utterly worthless life.
Get ready to exercise your Second Amendment "rights" as envisioned by MAGA world and our corrupt SCOTUS. Against them. Bigly. And after November, we'll be one giant ember.