Did Epstein provide the Russians with examples of DJT's participation in Epstein/Maxwell activities? They are unethical and immoral scoundrels. Sharing with the Russians might explain DJT's 'Vice President, Sycophant, Yes Man, Gofer' to Putin. No 'pee tapes'? DJT… Traitor? Screwed US. The End?

A 'direct democracy' might be an effective way to deal with all three branches of government. Problem #1? The wealthiest, GOP and, apparently, SCOTUS hate democracy. Switzerland has been a (limited) direct democracy since the 13th C and 1848 (constitutionalized).

Democracy is defined as "government by the people: rule of the majority." h/t M-W Not surprising, the wealthy are engaged in very serious planning to continue as the sovereignty controlling the chattel slaves post-Trump. Focus on their organization, Rockbridge Network. Also, how to counter. NOW!

Moody’s: top 20% of households in the US are responsible for economic growth, while the bottom 80% have essentially been stagnant.  Oxfam: the 10 wealthiest Americans gaining nearly $700 billion so far this year. With Trump's destruction, the title could be "The Sovereigns and the Chattel Slaves".

Guardian article, "Top 10 US billionaires collective wealth grew by $698bn in past year" And, Trump had a "Great Gatsby"-themed Halloween party? Small corrupt government, no regulations, ongoing privatizing blitz, etc. 55y.o. billionaires' dreams realized. Workers' yearly raise? Avg. 3%. Or 0%.

Sen. Grassely, "I think not having the estate tax recognizes the people that are investing ... as opposed to those that are just spending every darn penny they have, whether it's on booze or women or movies." That's why 3% worker raises. Since 1970s, the 1% has controlled the USA, $$$ and power.

It appears from what Trump has published via his truth social: TRUMP HAS DECLARED A 2ND CIVIL WAR! Congressional democrats, there is no reason to talk to the GOP. You should be talking to THE PEOPLE of red and blue state Rs, Is and Ds. Forget DC. You have been wasting time and gained nothing.

"Trump agenda mirrors playbook of authoritarians" MSNBC Duh. Many, many well intentioned individuals describe examples of Trump's progress. Enough! No more! Meanwhile, we check off real democracy losses and authoritarian gains. How close to tipping? 249 years of democracy. No stopping now!!!

We the People have many objectives before us as we remove the fascists from our country and restore democracy — a 'direct democracy'. Life is all about living. People and a good, healthy life are most important. Taming AI and greed to protect We the People and democracy should be high on our list.

Obviously, there are internal and external existential threats to the health, safety and welfare of Americans. Our Constitution has been nullified by ignoring it and the 3 branches collapsed by intimidation. Cites are readily available and unnecessary. The point? What are we going to do about it?

Top 1% does not want the SNAP funding to go to Americans in need. Medicaid is to be reduced by $980 billion. Why? A Rand Corp study revealed the Top 1% has taken about $51 trillion from workers since the early 70s. Taking is their style: SNAP and Medicaid helps pay for their $1 trillion tax cut.

Trump is sending two FBI agents to question protest attendees in their homes; using first names only. The target could not answer minor questions and "they kept insinuating that I was lying to them." Intimidation worked. The target did not attend the NO KINGS event. Share further cases.

MW: democracy, "Government by the people: rule of the majority". He's using other people's money to build his crap WH addition and The Trump Triumphal Arch, and line his pockets. He did not get our approval. The crap he builds should be demolished upon his exit; his family shall refund all costs.

Trump demands $230M to sooth his hurt ego? Let a national referendum of citizens from all walks of life unite as one tribe, Americans, decide if he deserves it. It is 'direct democracy' (Switzerland, 1848 and earlier). MW defines democracy, "government by the people: rule of the majority".

Billionaires and CEOs love authoritarianism. Larry Ellison, Paramount, CBS and CNN (soon); Bezos, WAPO; Musk, X; David Hoffmann, 14 media companies; etc. to keep citizens in line.. Amazon's mass surveillance tool, Ring camera, will give lawmen easier access to footage via Flock. "We're watching."

The autocratic regime in power, which has time and again demonstrated being totally incompetent, wants to celebrate the Marine's 250th year by firing live artillery in California. It makes sense: Covid 450,000 deaths, USAID cut, 300K deaths and 29 South Americans dead. All unnecessary. Not sorry.

NYPD announces 'zero protest-related arrests' on No Kings day.

Back from No Kings NYC - 300,000 protesters. Signs and chants covered every issue, fact and opinion in the news. NYC is ready, has spoken and outlined the issues with an autocratic regime in power backed up (or led) by the wealthiest. Again, no democracy until the billionaires submit to democracy.

Rachel Maddow, Democracy is about to collapse and needs you and your skills at least 7 days a week. The massive, organized and widespread psy ops, led by the W.H., is repeating lies all day, every day. These lies are likely succeeding in keeping the ordinary conservatives loyal. Please help.

Tossed on the trash heap: healthcare happiness ethics civility jobs morality empathy trust fairness reliability honesty facts integrity competence respect The American Dream All and more severely damaged or gone by one person "because he could." 300+ million people can't correct this?

The cancer that has been permitted to enter our democracy has damaged much. Armed goons are damaging property, injuring citizens and killing in the open and out of sight. Why the terrorism? Kill America's Constitution, its personal rights, freedoms, self determination, and happiness. Rise up!

Eyes and Ears Open Are you pleased with the HAPPINESS the 'top down' regime has delivered? "I support them," you say. You're the 40% supporting the regime that's hurting the US Bottom 90%. Our power has been neutralized. The $Elite 1% are drinking champagne and laughing. "Skol!"

Democrat leaders, DJT has provided an example to prove he is still decades on a terrible businessman. The 2025 DJT soybean flop larger than the 2018-19 soybean flop. Argentina and China played DJT like a newby. Past: 6 bankruptcies, Trump philanthropy, Trump University, and many sundry failures.

Today's jobs report is delayed due to the government shut down. Trump and the R-stamps are smiling. It will be published later and be less noticeable - DJT hopes. ADP jobs report Oct 1, '25: Projected jobs growth for Sept '25 +51K, actual -32K Aug '25 jobs growth report +54K, actual -3K It's bad.

Democrats should publish the red-state temperature on the subject of losing healthcare protection. In TV interviews, etc., don't refer to "all Americans" or similar phrasing. Elected persons represent democrats, republicans and independents. Say each party. "Democrats to save Republicans from…."

Garish 24 kt gold festooning the Oval Office? We're paying for that? DJT.2 is taking the gold with him? How much has the flimflam fam pocketed since day 1? We want a quarterly accounting of all money taken in and paid out since 1/20/25. Do it. Ballroom? No, carbuncle. Waste, fraud and abuse?

The CIC included by implication in the generals rally yesterday: Kent St. Univ. 1970, Ohio Nat. Gd. killed 4 and wounded 9 protesting students. The entire Nation was horrified. "You are trained to kill and you have loaded weapons to defend the public from protesters. Forget Kent St. DO YOUR JOB."

Hegseth/Trump Military Objective: Bring most if not all US forces back inside the Homeland. Why? Converting to a dictatorship needs every last foot soldier, aircraft and bullet inside the Continental US to put down 300 million people naturally wanting to save democracy. Fight for freedom? YES!

The US Constitution was drawn up and adopted for "We the People". The citizens. The objective of the revolution started by the wealthy in 1970 is out in the open. It has always been an authoritarian plutocracy. We the People live under a dictator in a state of depression. Happiness is….

Trump wants to be king. The loyal wealthiest will be members of his sovereignty. The Bottom 99%? We'll be 14th C subjects or vassals or chattel slaves with a similar quality of life. What about older family, the children, the unborn, if they're permitted to live? Protest is not enough. Act now.

Conservative Cato Institute has proof Trump is telling lies + BS when he makes the left responsible for domestic terrorism deaths (Cato's 9/11/25 article, Politically Motivated Violence Is Rare in the United States). "Murders in Politically Motivated Terrorism" death figures: Left 65 Right 391

Whatever the people did to cause Disney to reverse its Jimmy decision let's can it and use it on Trump and SCOTUS again and again. Let's join together, tribes aside because we are all Americans, and drive Trumpism to hell. And Roberts and his antidemocratic5? Naturally, the meds will be bitter.

MAGA's US: "a far-right Christian nationalist ideology, that holds America and its laws as subservient to religious edicts." Religion = happiness? Happiest Country on Earth? Finland, 8 straight years. 13% of adults are highly religious. US "flawed" democracy ranked 24th. 33% are highly religious.

Stephen Miller's remake of Joseph Goebbels 1932 speech he gave at Charlie's Memorial Service wove Erika and Charlie Kirk into his Nazi story. "Erika, Miller seems to have inextricably linked Kirk with Hitler, Goebbels, Nazis, Miller, and Trump." Miller said his movement was for good not evil. Ha!

All elected government employees who have taken the oath of office and violate that oath, such as declaring free speech is no longer acceptable has by making such a declaration submitted their resignation. That resignation shall be accepted and the person removed and replaced immediately. You POTUS.

I got a glimpse of the next US government. Curtis Yarvin (Yes) and E. Glen Weyl (No) debated, “Should the US be ruled by a CEO Dictator?”. The techies of Silicon Valley and east believe they should run the US. The wealthiest agree? BTW, workers will be Subjects and the powerful, Sovereigns.

Morning Joe has been supporting Trump's idea of occupying Chicago and blue cities with troops. Pathetic conservatives. To work, many troops or police are required to cover all blocks. Crime is not static. Next, end civil rights? MJ ignores roots: GUNS and socioeconomic oppression (inequality).

Trump wants "Chipocalypse Now"? Really? He is despicable, stupid, inept, ignorant, and ethically and morally corrupt. The asymmetrical Vietnam War was not WWII and a loss not a victory costing the lives of over 58,000 Americans. Does Trump want another asymmetrical war, this time in the US?

Trump doesn't get what the citizens have been telling him for 2+ years and economists and Wall St. telling him for months. Trump, the remains of the once beautiful ship of state is sailing upside down. Advice: Channel the one who did tremendous good during the Great Depression and WWII. FDR.

Vance not the next prez? He hasn't been accepted by the obscenely wealthy? Russell Vought makes more sense. Vought is a neoliberal freak (inequality is ok), a self-described Christian Nationalist and Heritage Foundation member. Not rich, a loyal worker and ideal to complete the 1971 master plan.

Protests across the nation are good as is the CDC walkout. Some polls are indicating serious erosion of support for Trump, his policies and admin. None of these efforts have slowed his drive to convert the U.S. to an autocracy. Terminating one or more of the attack prongs might hurt.

Dem leaders! A 50s & 60s deal good for red & blue states: American workers must be paid enough so one parent can work one job while the other guides the children. Families own a house, clothes, food, & vacation. Pride grows. A step up the social ladder? Less crime & inequality? Beats today.

"Trump's DC crackdown will do little to prevent crime, advocates say…." The Guardian Trump floated many tales of how secure DC is. The military occupation is the intended purpose he will spread to other cities. Same old lying wrapped in BS. Obviously, a sales job directed at gullible Americans.

Trump says Wash DC safest city in US and businesses and democrats are thanking him. The Guardian: "Washington DC restaurants suffer sharp drop in diners since Trump crackdown." "Eating out drops by up to 31% amid federal takeover of policing that Democrats call ‘stunt’ to distract from Epstein."

Guaranteeing Ukraine NATO Art. 5 protection sounds like a good idea - attack on any member will bring the entire membership out to defend the offended member. Is this a Trump dirty trick? What if the US withdraws from NATO? Would remaining NATO members defend Ukraine without the US? May be not.

A mistake awaits Trump's blitzkrieg, designed to own 'our' vast country. While believing conquering the cities is easy, their mistake will be they are ahead of support. Think WWII Germany. DOGE, AI lost jobs and poverty, health deaths is Trump's America. Many pissed Patriots to free this country.

Why has the corporate media not reported Trump vulnerable stories? $$$$-Corrupted congresses allowed the wealthy and corporatists to hijack the ‘free press’ decades ago. Media is afraid of or supports what Trump is doing or both. Avoid the media and podcasters. Seek trusted sources outside the US.

“News broadcast giants…urging the administration to eliminate rules holding back their monopolization of local and national TV stations….” Mission? Control media and broadcast conservative programming? Omit liberal news? Proj. 2025 author of media is Trump's FCC head. A slam dunk. h/t The Lever

2025, top US 1% is about 1.6 million households with about $49.4 trillion. They have money, power, and are the Trumpists, the GOP, The Heritage Foundation, and all deadly cancers destroying the foundations of America and the health and happiness of the 99%. They hate democracy and are our enemy.

Elon Musk got a raise of $29 billion making him worth about $379 billion. Ordinary CEOs get raises of 7.5% to 20% +/-.. American workers? 3% to 4% most every year since 1978-79.