It looks as though this is going to be a real wake up call for a lot of Americans, as well as the rest of the world. Pray that God has mercy on us all.
The political party, formerly known as Republicans, have become the Trumplicans – Either ignorantly or purposely creating a Fascist-leaning, plutocratic administration. The members are comprised of three disparate groups:
Talibanicans – Ultra-Nationalist, Radical-Right, misogynistic, homophobic, science denying, self-serving Pseudo-Christians, and White Supremacists who “own” Trump and drive his agenda.
Cowardlicans – Politicians at all levels who spinelessly enable the Trumplican agenda for fear of losing their positions.
Sheeplicans – the MAGA base who stupidly, blindly and un-thinkingly vote for and cheer the chaotic, anti-democratic, billionaire-serving takeover of their government. They are purposely under-informed and happily mis-informed. Many are also so poorly educated they cannot pass an 8th Grade Civics test or the US Citizenship exam. As evidence of their lack of judgement and profound ignorance -- their chosen leader is a duty-shirking, oath-breaking, corrupt, criminal, sexual predator, psychopath and traitor.
Wow -- good piece, Mr. Rather. It would be funny if it weren't so scary. I studied Classics in college, and this era is definitely reminding me of the Fall of Rome. The plutocrats have taken over and Caesar has crossed the Rubicon...all the Senators (and in this case House members) are afraid to cross him. Here is why Musk can't be Speaker, though. He would be in the line of succession to be President, and he cannot be under the Constitution since he is foreign born -- until they perhaps try to ram through a change. Since he controls the media, he might be able to convince enough voters on twitter that it's the right thing to do...yikes.
I'm pretty sure Musk was calling the shots since I don't believe Trump understands it much.
Interesting thing is that shutting the Government down should cost Musk some money since NASA only does what's required for safe operations of existing projects. Many SpaceX launches should be postponed.
Sounds like we are about to see non citizen musk do even a better job of steamrolling us than DJT ever did. Sounds like we are about to be steamrolled and then bulldozed over. When are the house "republican reps" (not) going to stop being so naive and complacent? That's not what this country is about. These ideas and "policies" are so alien to our way of life that I feel we have landed on Mars. Does anyone know if a non-congress speaker of the house gets a vote? I'm pretty sure no one thought this was the kind of reformation that we need!
Of course Der Orangefuhrer isn't calling the shots; he never has called the shots. His obscenely rich handlers learned very early on that the way you get this moron to say or do anything is to convince him that it was all his idea all along.
And of course the "election" was stolen, and the way the weak, soft, spineless democrats are acting, it sounds like they were complicit in the theft. We've reached the point where terms like "republic" and "democracy" are meaningless. We are living under a plutocratic dictatorship, only at this point they don't even feel the need to hide it anymore.
And, by the way, the "Richest Man on the Planet" is not. He is a lackey to powers above even him. He is only the richest guy in the world whose name we know. He might even be like the sacrificial goat that's staked out in the open to draw predators in for an ambush. Make him stop breathing, and the true obscenely rich plutocrats can breathe easier because people will rejoice that they've solved the problem and won't poke around any further.
If there wasn't a reason to believe the election results weren't entirely on the up and up a month ago, there is certainly a reason now. I hope someone is investigating this. Someone that actually cares what happens to the citizens of this country.
I really can’t say what I’m feeling after reading your comments. I was thinking of taking one day at a time but now I know we as a community must do something but of course what? Two years til the midterms are too long to vote in more Demarcates. What grassroots movement could be we take? Is there a peaceful way to reign in trump, vance, and musk? I really had no idea that musk was so influential, but now I can’t unknow ( maybe not the right word) what you have pointed out, bummer! I’m feeling angry and sad but I do agree with the comments that have been posted.
It looks as though this is going to be a real wake up call for a lot of Americans, as well as the rest of the world. Pray that God has mercy on us all.
The political party, formerly known as Republicans, have become the Trumplicans – Either ignorantly or purposely creating a Fascist-leaning, plutocratic administration. The members are comprised of three disparate groups:
Talibanicans – Ultra-Nationalist, Radical-Right, misogynistic, homophobic, science denying, self-serving Pseudo-Christians, and White Supremacists who “own” Trump and drive his agenda.
Cowardlicans – Politicians at all levels who spinelessly enable the Trumplican agenda for fear of losing their positions.
Sheeplicans – the MAGA base who stupidly, blindly and un-thinkingly vote for and cheer the chaotic, anti-democratic, billionaire-serving takeover of their government. They are purposely under-informed and happily mis-informed. Many are also so poorly educated they cannot pass an 8th Grade Civics test or the US Citizenship exam. As evidence of their lack of judgement and profound ignorance -- their chosen leader is a duty-shirking, oath-breaking, corrupt, criminal, sexual predator, psychopath and traitor.
Disgusting!
Wow -- good piece, Mr. Rather. It would be funny if it weren't so scary. I studied Classics in college, and this era is definitely reminding me of the Fall of Rome. The plutocrats have taken over and Caesar has crossed the Rubicon...all the Senators (and in this case House members) are afraid to cross him. Here is why Musk can't be Speaker, though. He would be in the line of succession to be President, and he cannot be under the Constitution since he is foreign born -- until they perhaps try to ram through a change. Since he controls the media, he might be able to convince enough voters on twitter that it's the right thing to do...yikes.
I'm pretty sure Musk was calling the shots since I don't believe Trump understands it much.
Interesting thing is that shutting the Government down should cost Musk some money since NASA only does what's required for safe operations of existing projects. Many SpaceX launches should be postponed.
Sounds like we are about to see non citizen musk do even a better job of steamrolling us than DJT ever did. Sounds like we are about to be steamrolled and then bulldozed over. When are the house "republican reps" (not) going to stop being so naive and complacent? That's not what this country is about. These ideas and "policies" are so alien to our way of life that I feel we have landed on Mars. Does anyone know if a non-congress speaker of the house gets a vote? I'm pretty sure no one thought this was the kind of reformation that we need!
Of course Der Orangefuhrer isn't calling the shots; he never has called the shots. His obscenely rich handlers learned very early on that the way you get this moron to say or do anything is to convince him that it was all his idea all along.
And of course the "election" was stolen, and the way the weak, soft, spineless democrats are acting, it sounds like they were complicit in the theft. We've reached the point where terms like "republic" and "democracy" are meaningless. We are living under a plutocratic dictatorship, only at this point they don't even feel the need to hide it anymore.
And, by the way, the "Richest Man on the Planet" is not. He is a lackey to powers above even him. He is only the richest guy in the world whose name we know. He might even be like the sacrificial goat that's staked out in the open to draw predators in for an ambush. Make him stop breathing, and the true obscenely rich plutocrats can breathe easier because people will rejoice that they've solved the problem and won't poke around any further.
And PS, Mr. Dan Rather, thnk you as always for your true insight into this cluster
We are all in trouble. Even you Trumpers who kiss the ring, wipe his shoes and bow down to this unstable, unqualified dictator/autocrat.
If you are not VERY scared, you ALL should be. How, really, how could so many people have voted for this pile of rubbish, lies and more lies.
Nothing more to say, but be very wary of the next few weeks as well as what better be the next 4 year term.
Well said, Dan! If Musk becomes the Speaker, our unofficial oligarchy becomes official. People need to understand the danger of all this!
If there wasn't a reason to believe the election results weren't entirely on the up and up a month ago, there is certainly a reason now. I hope someone is investigating this. Someone that actually cares what happens to the citizens of this country.
I really can’t say what I’m feeling after reading your comments. I was thinking of taking one day at a time but now I know we as a community must do something but of course what? Two years til the midterms are too long to vote in more Demarcates. What grassroots movement could be we take? Is there a peaceful way to reign in trump, vance, and musk? I really had no idea that musk was so influential, but now I can’t unknow ( maybe not the right word) what you have pointed out, bummer! I’m feeling angry and sad but I do agree with the comments that have been posted.
THANK YOU!
There are no words to describe the GRIEF that is upon us.
Thank you.
Times that try.
Thank you, Dan Rather for this post.
We are so screwed!