Robber barons are greedy psychopaths. They're not just evil, they're literally the worst people on the planet. Always have been.

The President just fired the cops, and the Republicans didn't blink. Congress oversees the Executive. It's their job to protect the integrity of the federal government. But they just sat there, ignoring their responsibility. They didn't even bother saying anything. Fire every Republican.

Hey, Democratic Party! Y'all swear that you're different now, and you recognize that people who were upset with the death toll in Gaza had a point. You swore you'd do better, right? Any reaction? Because I'm not hearing much. Hello?

Robert Reich wrote:

Why is a politician's ability to raise funds their biggest claim to leadership? Why is that all that's mattered for decades? I don't find 'More donations!' very compelling. Since the Democratic Party is shedding support right now, maybe we should change that when we get a chance.

Quick question. Does anyone have a strong reason for believing that Trump and Speaker of the Minions Johnson haven't already dissolved the Legislature, and we're just too stubborn to notice? I can't see either of them bringing the House back in session. It's a coup, everyone. It's a goddamn coup.

Trump's people lie to us about everything. Why? Lies work better than the truth, and none of the liars face the smallest consequence. They'd be crazy NOT to lie to us. Any suggestions more effective than pointing and yelling "Shame!" a lot? Because that shit's not working.

Breaking News: Trump's ego requires another round of coddling. Sources announce that President Donald Trump remains so butt-hurt by the No Kings protests that he will tear down more stuff that America loves and pile rocks on top of the wreckage. "See what you made me do!" he reportedly screamed.

Trump feels inadequate/ Seven million Americans at No Kings told Trump he's a dick. He knows he doesn't *have* actual balls, so he illegally paid big, potent machines to destroy our stuff. "This is what you make me do!" he screamed. All hail the Epstein Ballroom. Next up, he kills the family dog.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson will probably never bring the House back in session. But he can't dissolve our democracy by himself. The Rules Committee could also bring bills to the floor without the Speaker. Lean on them especially hard.

I thing I think a thing that is worth mentioning here that there's a segment of white republicans who are absolutely salivating at a chance to bring back the confederacy and at best indentured servitude, at worst racebased chattel slavery Ive seen this more time in prepper groups than you'd believe

Republicans have been on vacation for the last six weeks. So... it's mostly a no-show job? At least if you're a Republican. Huh. Big Mob Boss vibes.

Speaker Mike Johnson seems even more delighted to keep the government closed. Republicans are actively destroying our democratic system. Hey, fun fact: But Johnson isn't essential. The Rules Committee could move legislation to the floor, too. Just sayin'.

At this point, anyone with common sense knows that cutting social services creates unrest and increases crime. So. If hypothetically I wanted to create a reason to introduce martial law, an even more intrusive surveillance state and justify military presence, I would Cut food stamps and Healthcare

So, Trump is ordering more prosecutions, so prosecutors have to find *something* to keep the boss happy. Now, consider this. A cop pushes into someone's flat without a warrant, but finds drugs and arrests the people there. What next? Simple: the case gets thrown out. The cop corrupted the evidence.

Will Dems prosecute the Trump corruption? None of the leaders did any of that after Trump's first term, so I'm guessing 'no.' If we want to change the Democratic Party, we have to elect better people in the primaries. After that, we lose any leverage, and they'll go back to ignoring what we want.

Trump is withholding USDA funds for SNAP. Yes, he's breaking the law. Weird, when most SNAP recipients are poor white people in rural areas. The best possible result is that Trump declares his crisis 'solved,' he blames Democrats, and steals some off the top. Take the money, but don't be fooled.

Suppose we find that big investors gave Trump donations to increase food tariffs to bankrupt farmers so they could buy farmland for pennies on the dollar. Is that prosecutable? Could we convict the officers of those funds and take back the illegal profits? Just idly wondering...

Wow. The first seven words include four different lies. I can't even count the number of lies in the second sentence, but I'm up to 16 lies in that long third sentence. Weirdly impressive. Does he rub one out while he thumbs this one-handed? Does someone have to clean him up afterward?

SNAP benefits will end soon, but it's not the budget. There's still $5 billion extra for SNAP. Trump just won't follow that law. He *wants* starving people. And Republicans are perfectly fucking OK with that crime. They could fix it, but they won't even talk about it. Cowards. Vote them all out.

WaPo says there's a framework for getting a trade deal! WaPo's reporters know this is an empty claim. Whatever they announce won't be a trade deal until they're approved by Congress. Until then, they're just aspirational. Or, you know, back-alley scams so Trump can skim off profits.

Gazzionaire Timothy Mellon is the 'mystery donor' who gave $130M 'for the troops' (~$100 per person). Which I bet Trump already pocketed. I assume all of that just means that Mr. Mellon is all over the Epstein files.

So, a mystery donor gave $130M 'for the troops?' Good for Mr. Mellon, I guess. That covers a few hours of pay. The account for federal donations is called "Gifts to the United States," and I will give you odds there's no record of that 'donation.' If it's real money, it's just in Trump's pocket.

Author Michael Wolff: “The fear is that Ghislaine Maxwell can tie Trump to the details of what Trump & Epstein called the pu**y Committee. The pu**y Committee consisted of Trump and Epstein in their efforts to get girls for Prince Andrew”

Many people have explained to me why working around Speaker Mike Johnson isn't practical because there's no mechanism. I'm sure they're correct. If Johnson ends our democracy, we can't do anything about it, ever. That seems odd, but it's what so many people insist on, so it must be true.

Trump pays the people he likes and starves the rest, steals from us, and sends billions to dictators. Are all those things unconstitutional? Yes. Are they illegal? Hell, yes. Is Trump doing all those things every day anyway? Yes, he is. No, he doesn't want a budget. Force Congress into session.

What if Speaker Johnson keeps the House closed for a month? Six months? Three years? At what point will Democrats convene Congress anyway? If the answer is 'never,' we should push Jeffries out and elect a better leader. The best time was 2 years ago, but the second-best time would be right now.

Is it worth mentioning that Trump can't legally impose tariffs based on how butt-hurt he feels at any moment? Or that all we'd need to stop this would be for just three Republicans in Congress to do their job and say 'no?' How cowardly are today's Republicans? More than I can really measure.

I read this post twice before I realized it was The Onion. Way the hell too plausible.

People never believe me. Yes, ICE is buying guided missiles. Trump calls anyone he hates 'terrorists' so he can use military force. We're talking about protesters, Democratic Party leaders, Dem voters, people who say mean things, etc. And immigration airstrikes. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Republicans have always embraced sexual abuse as a perk of having power. Epstein is the latest example, but that's not all of it, and it's not just the GOP. Hey, does anyone remember Rep. Wilbur Mills and Fanne Foxe? 'Cause I sure do. Fond memories, amiright? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanne_F...

"White House expands East Wing demolition..." Nope. It's just gone. This is WaPo pretending this isn't abuse. After the No Kings protest, Trump shot the family dog. His response to "no" is to kill stuff he knows we cherish. This isn't unusual or special. Abusers hurt people this way all the time.

I know other people have made the point, but this is Trump literally losing his shit about the protests. Prez ShitsInPants doesn't even pretend it's about anything else. And because he's a limp old man, he has to gin up this AI trash to ease his tiny, congested heart. I rather like all of that.

We need coordination, goals, and direction for a General Strike to work. A sharp focus. Without leadership, it's nothing. I expect zip from party hacks like Sen. Schumer and Rep. Jeffries. They're doing OK on the budget, but they still haven't stepped up. The Governors are the true leaders.

I hear calls for a General Strike, but nothing from our leaders. Until now. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called for a General Strike. He's got the juice, too, but he needs other leaders to follow his lead. Are the Democrats ready for action? They've been MIA for a generation. Will they stand?

I’ve been reposting all of the crowd videos of today’s NO KINGS rallies because at some point they’ll try to say it didn’t happen.

Trump's justification for bombing fishermen? He's declared they're terrorists, and we're at war with them. Didn't talk to Congress. No AUMF. He started with bombs. Hey, guess who else Trump is calling 'terrorists.' Yup. The Democratic Party. Artillery strikes soon? Do you think I'm kidding?

WaPo and the NY Times barely covered the No Kings protests, and dropped every article within 24 hours. WaPo has a 'both sides' editorial, so a couple of small points for them. They still have the report about live-fire over I-5 in CA. Must be more important. We're on our own, I guess.

WaPo is positioning Speaker Mike Johnson as some heroic warrior. His "Bold style" and taking a "Hard line." Right. Sure. 'Cause Johnson looks like a dickless wonder from here. I'm sure Trump has Johnson's balls preserved in a jar somewhere. He has to ask Trump's permission to piss.

@elienyc.bsky.social makes the point that @davidcorn.bsky.social made in "American Psychosis:" Republicans can't win unless they embrace the Nazi/racist/KKK wing. Nobody else likes Republicans much. They will always be racist. If they stop, they'll disappear.

Nice work if you can get it, I suppose.

I worry. I want the @democrats.org response to these concerns to be that they allow or (god forfend) even encourage their members to speak about popular positions. Or will they just lean on Gov. Pritzker to stop saying stuff out loud? Don't ask me which I consider more likely.

Hey,, @democrats.org? When we ask you want you're for, this fits. If the Party is for prosecuting criminals, that'd be both nice, and a step toward an actual position people would vote FOR. Without that stuff, all we have is who we'll vote AGAINST, and that's not enough to get all of us to vote.

We know politicians don't care what we want; they follow their donors. Not just MAGA; I can't see @schumer.senate.gov, @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social, or @kenmartin.bsky.social voluntarily limiting their power. Get them to commit NOW, while voters have the power. They won't give a shit later.

Sure, Trump's polling is in the toilet, but it's not just him or Republicans. Turns out, US politicians truly don't care what voters think. It's not just an impression; we have the statistical analysis. They don't care because they don't need to. That's the root problem that needs fixing.

Hey, @schumer.senate.gov, @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social, @kenmartin.bsky.social, and @democrats.org in general. When we ask what Dems are for, and you're silent? We know you're NOT going to do things like this. I vote in every election, but not everyone does. There are reasons we don't care more.