When a ruling faction trains state power to see political opposition as “the enemy,” history’s outcome is grimly predictable: surveillance replaces justice, dissent becomes treason, and democracy quietly dies—one “retraining” at a time.

Just a bunch of paid domestic terrorists in Portland, Maine.

Pritzker: Throughout history we've learned that tyranny doesn't arrive with dramatic proclamations. Most times it comes quietly wrapped in the language of law and order, with fingers pointed at someone who doesn't look like you, promising safety while demanding that we sacrifice our neighbors.

So no terrorism then?

This really is a GREAT sign!

Trump’s Albert Speer-style German Arch of Triumph now planned for DC.

Just to be clear, this is EXACTLY what Pete Hegseth said, word for word, on video in a formal announcement: “We’re signing a letter of acceptance to BUILD A QATARI AIR FORCE FACILITY at the Mountain Home Airbase.”

Children that were kidnapped by invading Russian barbarians, not displaced.

Today in Politics, Bulletin 226. MAGA meltdown over Trump’s Nobel snub, Qatar air base in Idaho, China trade war escalates bigly, House GOP calls No Kings protests terrorism, and that’s only about 10% of the madness today. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

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The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties. Hello? Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party. Enough of the false equivalence.

Trump trashes Pete Doocy and Fox.

This Weekend in Politics, Bulletin 222. Everything you need to know about what happened this weekend in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

I don’t need a message from Newsom. I came to that conclusion on my own. I suspect most of us did. It was based on listening to what Miller says, watching what he does, and understanding history.

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How is this sustainable?

AOC: I think there's two things that are happening at once: One, there absolutely is an unprecedented abuse of power, destruction of norms, erosion of our government and our democracy in order to prop up an authoritarian style of governance However, they are weaker than they look…

COLLINS: So you're telling me you're willing to vote no every time? BERNIE SANDERS: Damn right

This photo just about sums it up

What a line from the Pope! I am so pleased he is carrying on Pope Francis’ advocacy for immigrants.

Put more money in his crypto so he can scam you more!

If you actually believe this, you are probably a Tim Burchett fan and think that’s Trump’s real hair.

Today in Politics, Bulletin 215. Everything you need to know about what happened today in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

Frau Miller: “We need to find and fire everyone who believes indicting Comey is an abuse.”

Hegseth better have a damn good reason for taking the historic and unprecedented step of summoning the most senior military officers from around the globe to a meeting. That reason better have nothing to do determining with their personal loyalty to Trump or Hegseth.

Since Lindsey Halligan personally indicted Comey she should personally try the case and not hand it off to someone else. She can show us how competent and qualified she is for this job in front of a jury.

Russian State TV: “Let’s give Trump a Nobel Prize from us…our Trumpushka is being mistreated… you’re wrong not to love our Trump… 🇺🇸 is moving away from its fundamental principles…” They praise him for getting Kimmel fired, sending the military to our cities, etc rooting for our democracy to crumble

Why are we bailing out Argentina’s economy?

Dems kept their streak of outperforming election results from 2024 in the 2 key special elections last night: Adelita Grijalva won by 17 points more than her father in the AZ congressional race. Debra Shigley overperformed the 2024 Dem candidate in the GA state sen race by 11.

America First! Until some billionaires start losing their investments in Argentina. Then it’s our patriotic duty as working Americans to bail out Argentina’s economy and stock market.

MAGA is melting down over their latest conspiracy - the alleged sabotage of the escalator at the UN which forced Trump to walk up the steps. Lots of quotes from politicians, TV hosts, media and influencers. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

MAGA is melting down over their latest conspiracy - the alleged sabotage of the escalator at the UN which forced Trump to walk up the steps. Lots of quotes from politicians, TV hosts, media and influencers. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

EscalatorGate

We really aren’t going to see peak MAGA on this until 2:00-3:00 AM, but we’re off to a good start.

Fox is about to do a solid 4-5 days straight on the escalator.

Sounds like an incredible romance for the ages. bsky.app/profile/acyn...

Karen wants to speak to the manager of the UN.

Who knew WWIII would start with an escalator?

They’re taking this escalator thing pretty serious.

It was Trump’s Pettysburg Address

Mike Lee calls to defund the UN after Trump was unable to ride up the escalator.

Ronny’s looking forward to the show tonight.

Some of us do.

Trump sending billions to Argentina to bail out their economy and protect the investments in that country of his US billionaire cronies. Trump supporters living paycheck to paycheck: Trust in Trump. The man is a genius and he loves and cares about us. ‘Merica First!

I’m shocked.

So after promising for two years while campaigning to end the war in 24 hours, then flailing around and failing with only escalation by Putin, Trump appears to revert back to Biden’s policy. So much winning.

So you’re saying it wasn’t Antifa?

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Antifa sabotaged the escalator.