If Trump wakes people up to the fact that authoritarian regimes only work for the connected few and represses the average citizen, then maybe we can reclaim our democracy and show some commitment and pride in our country and ourselves. Or, the great American experiment has failed on our watch.

Should we behave responsibly when our leaders are corrupt, unaccountable, and abusive? We only play into their hands when we cooperate or just “let it slide” and eventually reward their atrociousness. This applies to secular & religious leaders alike. Their bottom line is greed and we all know it.

Floribunda Rose Bush doing well.

Peonies and Irises started to pop.

The dumb ones have to keep repeating their past mistakes because they are slow to learn new things. The problem is they draw us down with them as the vortex of their stupidity flushes the good and the bad indiscriminately. You’re holding us back assholes. We really could be Great otherwise.

Let’s hope Pope Leo won’t become the Merrick Garland of the papacy. We need a strong active voice to challenge and overcome the abuses of humanity being perpetrated by the current administration and other evil doers in the world. Go Pope go.

The inmates are running the asylum right now. They have no idea how crazy they are, which makes them even more dangerous. Trying to profit off the madness just adds to the chaos. This is quickly becoming a humanitarian crisis. It’s affecting the entire planet with no real short term resolution.

Trump’s motivation is mostly personal. He’s interested in his own success, not anyone else. That is his authoritarian impulse at work. He fails if his plans are held up to scrutiny and are revealed to be fatally flawed. His arrogance won’t allow him to admit failure, so he often doubles down. Weak.

The S&P 500’s performance since Inauguration Day is now the worst for any president up to this point in data going back to 1928.

America is desperately ill and needs to defecate and flush an infected Orange Turd down the toilet to feel better. Then never swallow anything whole like this ever again. Consider this a Public Safety recall.

Trumpenomics:

Maga are not American patriots, they are Trump loyalists. If they get their way, this won’t be America anymore, it will be Trumpia and the Gulf of Trumpia.

The GOP safeguarding our democracy is like a watchdog guarding the house pointing out to the burglars where all the valuables are kept.

If you let people push you around, eventually they will push you down. Set your boundaries as to how far you will go and stick to them. You owe it to yourself.

He’s getting bolder and more brazen everyday at flouting the Constitution & the rule of law. The first order of business is defiance. Do not willingly comply. Reject inhumanity & cruelty every time. Voice your opinion any way or any time you can. Donate, promote, & emphasize all resisting voices.

Trump could tear up the constitution on Fifth Avenue, wreck the economy, and destroy our credibility worldwide and MAGA would still throw him a parade for his birthday. They love trump more than America. But it’s not a cult.

Don’t let them break your spirit. That’s what they want. It makes us easier to manipulate if we’ve lost hope and are willing to just give up without a fight. Together we have the strength to pull ourselves through this ordeal. Together we are an overwhelming force of nature. Let’s do some good.

America has gone from good will to bad faith, all in less than 3 months. Our historic alliances, pacts, & friendships pulverized by a constant barrage of insults, threats, reckless speech, & inane policies. The world will get along without the US better than the US will get along without the world.

If a significant number of MAGA would put pressure on trump to get his head out of his ass and into the game, there might be some credibility that can be salvaged. Maybe save a country teetering on a full blown recession/depression. It may be too big of an ask to go against the orange messiah.

Trump’s never won anything legitimately. He’s fake and everything he does is fake. He’s even a fake bully. He just threatens with a growl and bares his gums like a toothless old dog. He rolls over if you fight back. He’s a neutered mongrel with horrendous gas at best. He don’t get no parade.

Under this regime, America is now reduced to being an insane asylum. Stay the fuck away, unless you want to catch the cray-cray.

I don’t know if anyone else has noticed this, but The President of the United States is out of his goddamn mind. And the Republicans are standing by cheering him on. In all of the other infinite multi-verses, this has to be the craziest one.

This administration is a disaster clown. We’re being whipsawed to death. Tariffs are on, tariffs are off, then on, then off. It’s like they don’t really know what the hell is going on. There is no confidence in this insanity. Do not trust trump, do not trust the USA. They are all out of their minds.

The Great Trump Depression Brought to you by Donald Trump and MAGA You’re welcome America It didn’t have to be this way

Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has been fired. He just won the title 2 years ago.

No matter how much trump tries to fuck up my life, I’m not going to love him for it. That’s my boundary and I’m sticking to it.

When will republicans change their name to The Stepford Party?

Tip toe through the tulips:

Even Putin must be saying, “What is that crazy asshole up to today?”

With markets in turmoil can’t wait to host another “Michael Monday” with the one and only @michaelcohen212.bsky.social plus the always sharp Matt Lewis joins me for his first time. See you at 4p ET/1p PT on Substack! Plus you can catch up on episodes on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

No one else is carrying the aftermath of the trauma you have endured inside of their body. They are not paying the consequences. They are not managing the recovery. Therefore, their opinions are secondary to any and all things that help you heal.

Everyone else in the world is bracing for economic calamity and Dum-Dum is blithely spewing nonsensical reassurance, “Don’t prepare yourself against financial ruin, trust me and don’t be a pussy.” He’s been wrong about everything else, but this time he got it right? Fool me once, fool me forever.

I’m ready for the “International Fuck Trump Day”.

Even Hellsite has its moments. 👏🏼 @jonfavs.bsky.social

I don’t know if we can overcome this deluge of stupidity in the time I have left on this planet. I’m still going to fight it everywhere I can, until my last breath, because I love my family and don’t want them to live in uncertainty and intense concern for the remainder of their lives too. Fight.

It was not your fault you experienced abuse, neglect, or exploitation; it was not your fault you were vulnerable; it was not your fault you had & are having reactions; & it is not shameful that you're struggling to find your way out of it without support. Breathe.

We’re on the International Race Track for winning hearts and minds with 4 flat tires and a blown engine. Are we winning yet?

Talk about killing the goose that laid the golden egg. Trump chopped the head off of an economy that was working pretty well for most of us so he could feel powerful. Now our goose is cooked.

Two lips

The stupidity is overwhelming. Conquered by stupidity. What a legacy to leave our children.

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I’m sure trump was just as confident in his financial “prowess” and he knew more than the economists and accountants when he filed bankruptcies for casinos 4 times. Casinos, where the odds are always stacked in the house’s favor. Bankrupt.

A reminder to Seniors, stock up on cat food before the price goes up. Or you can eat your neighbor’s cats and dogs (Google for recipes).

A run on the banks right now by average Americans would probably ensure economic collapse for everybody. It would force those in charge to take notice and reevaluate their strategies. We are not helpless.

Today is the real “Liberation Day”. Liberation from lies, deceit, and tyranny. Send a message loud and clear today. We will not go quietly. MAGA will not replace us.

Three of the biggest triggers for survivors of complex trauma are feeling trapped; feeling "in trouble;" & feeling controlled. If you're having a reaction you don't understand, check in w/ yourself to see if any (or any combination) of these is happening.

Trump is a fuck up. He’s always been a fuck up. He will always be a fuck up. Anyone that supports him is also a fuck up. None of them deserve anymore recognition or respect beyond that. Fuck them.