Reminder to all Californian Democrats and independents (and even Republicans who are fed up with Trump) - get out and vote by Tuesday. We need to make sure a Democrat is leading in the top two primary jungle system. Bacerra is leading the polls - don't be apathetic!

So in the past few days, the old man and current President: Declared the use of lethal "Full Force" in Portland - apparently based on TV news clips from 2020. Showed a fake video of himself touting the rollout of non-existent Med Beds.

Here's an excellent article on the true facts and numbers on the crime rate in Washington DC. And it reinforces that Trump's actions are purely an authoritarian power grab. washingtonmonthly.com/2025/08/18/t...

The overwhelming number of unintended consequences and retaliatory actions (unthought of by anyone in the executive branch) from Trump's tariffs are going to cripple America. Here is just one...

I was thinking about Social Security - why isn't there more of a push to eliminate the taxable maximum amount of $176,100 (once an individual's wages go over that amount, they don't pay any additional amount to Social Security). Eliminating this cap could go a long way in solving our shortfall.

I am truly dismayed that it appears Hegseth will be confirmed. Putting aside his past behavior (which alone should probably be disqualifying), he is nowhere near qualified to be the head of our military. He was a major in the reserves. He will now have generals reporting to him?

Today's Outrageous Act of Trump - the continued hiring of Fox News staff/contributors with the nomination of Janette Nesheiwat for surgeon general. Soon, Fox will have no staff! 1519 outrageous acts to go.

Daily Outrage - every day Trump does something outrageous - today's example is Trump considering creating a Crypto Czar, while he himself is financially involved in several types of crypto. Financial conflict of interest anyone? 1520 days of outrageousness to go.

Outrageous Act of the Day: the grifting continues. Trump is now involved in some fashion with MAGA themed guitars including a signed version for $10.5k. gettrumpguitars.com/products/ame... But check out his hair and makeup! 1521 Outrageous daily acts to go - if only all were this trivial.

Seems like everyday with Trump brings a new outrageous act. So for the next 1522 days* I will spotlight an Outrageous Act of the Day. Today's act - picking Dr. Oz. www.msn.com/en-us/news/p... *1522 days until January 20, 2029 when Trump will no longer be president.

Great overview of Elon's misinformation campaign on Twitter, now eX (below the also great recap of Ukraine and ATACMS). If you don't read Tangle you should!): www.readtangle.com/biden-approv...

For those of you wanting a great list of smart politically minded people to follow - just follow everyone on this list!

Question for you all... Especially if you have inside information on DC. What percent of Republican Members of Congress are dismayed/mortified that Trump will be President again, just won't say so publicly in words or by votes (versus those that truly believe he is great)?