Is it true that FOX-graduate Hegseth thinks that the ultimate martial virtue he can achieve in history is to join the court-martialed ranks of William Calley? (remember: What’s My Lie?) www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...

I'd wager this is the angriest statement ever issued by the Nobel Peace Prize people...

Lenin once defined a capitalist as one who will sell you the rope to hang yourself... But Trump is beyond, something else! Trump is much worse. System Devastation: he is selling an economic policy that has the possible (actual?) effect of hanging the entire US Political Economy... No?

Trump just announced new tariffs on Germany, UK, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark & Finland—over Greenland. Yet he claims to have struck "comprehensive" trade deals covering 7 of these 8 nations. If "deals" don't bind, why negotiate? Extra credit: What has he done to U.S. leverage?

Quick estimate: Trump just launched a (renewed) trade war against countries that collectively account for around 11% of U.S. imports of goods. If they retaliate, 22% of U.S. goods exports are at risk (that's 15% for the 8 countries affected, plus 7% for the rest of the EU). All for Greenland.

New tariff just dropped. Americans set to pay an additional 10% tax on all goods from Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. It starts in two weeks, rising to 25% by June. (Aside: A trade war with one EU country is a trade war with the entire EU).

Tariff-drunk imperialst Trump poisoning US political economy: China's exports surge; Canada turns to China; EU signs free-trade pact with South American states. Irony meets tragedy: The US/GOPutinist regime unravelling of US? Empty Ball Room Dancing lies ahead? apnews.com/article/merc...

Danish and Greenland ministers just left the White House. It did not go well. I have a long discussion here of Trump's attempt to get Greenland and why it could lead to World War III. (Gifted.) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

How Crypto Is Used for Political Corruption The Autocracy in America podcast, episode 2 Listen here: www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...

It is understood in advance: Trump's conniving for Machado's Nobel Prize was going to be another example of the Schoolyard Bully taking lunch money from an unprotected kid. Or is "Hit and Run" a better analogy? Sadly, Machado fell for Trump's style of deceptive bribery. She is now marginalized.

María Corina Machado has given her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump.

Yes, this was predictable. From October, 2024: www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

As WSJ calls Mamdani a "communist" for suggesting that the wealthiest pay tax rates that are still lower than they were under Eisenhower, Trump is engaged in bona fide communism by forcing state ownership of major commercial ventures. Here's yet another one.

MARTIAL LAW? Cat was out of the bag long time ago. Military (ret) leaders embracing US Constitution have spoken publicly for years about Trump's fascist tendencies. Where will such military iin service be when Trump does what General Eaton has warned? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

So much wrong with this but…they sold his phone?!? Like, for profit?? Now ICE can just confiscate and pawn your property???

What can history teach us about what happens when a populist strongman with an idiosyncratic taste for low interest rates undermines central bank independence?

this is what patriotism looks like

Trumpism-with its political marrow of White Christian Nationalism, Xenophobia, intoxicating imperialism, and passion for fascism-is not just undermining NATO and the EU, and Democracy in general. It's a SPASM OF IRRATIONALISM that has no interest in the United Nations. metro.co.uk/2026/01/08/e...

So now -- call for the question: Shall we hope that the democracies in Europe and the West have the political will to ward off their internal fascists -- so that they can save, in turn, America from its slide into authoritarian darkness? metro.co.uk/2026/01/08/e...

Gift link to my piece on January 6 last year with Charlie Warzel arguing that social media was most dangerous not because it changed minds but because it allowed people to discard and neutralize the compelling evidence in front of them www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...

Published on January 7, 2021: "There is no way to overstate the significance of this moment, no way to ignore the power of the message that these events send to both the friends and the enemies of democracy, everywhere." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

#Venezuela Hier hervorragende Analysen von @anneapplebaum.bsky.social im Interview mit @davidfrum.bsky.social für The Atlantic. 'The doctrine of American weakness.' (Frum) 'It is America giving up on relationships with the World.' (Applebaum)

Curious, indeed: Trump on U.S. protestors: “Can’t we shoot them in the legs?” Trump to Iran: “If you harm protestors, we’ll invade your country.”

Trump who often threatens to shoot protestors in America has said his fascist regime is "locked and loaded" to defend protestors in Iran. Why? To distract from the Epstein Files and healthcare premiums destroying our finances and health. In other news, Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead.

Zelenskyy calls Russia’s claim of a strike on one of Putin’s residences a “complete fabrication,” a lie designed to sabotage diplomacy, justify more attacks on Kyiv, and excuse Moscow’s refusal to end the war. He warns the world must not stay silent as Russia tries to derail peace.

"They believed Ukraine was on the verge of failing. The fact that empirical evidence indicated the opposite didn’t bother them; if anything, they seemed to think they should help Ukraine fail faster to get it over with.” www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/12/30/world/europe/ukraine-war-us-russia.html

GOP operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, convicted election fraudsters, were paid $960,000 in the second quarter to secure a pardon for a former nursing-home operator who defrauded the government of $38 million. Trump pardoned the man, Joseph Schwartz, last month.

ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries. Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves. "Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks. "No, guess he should've complied," agent says. Yakima, Washington

A reminder that Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra’s parents emigrated here during a period when Italians were considered to be a genetically inferior and criminal-minded underclass that Stephen Miller’s racist predecessors said should be excluded from America

EU officials are weighing the 'Nuclear Option' of dumping U.S. Treasuries if Trump cuts a Ukraine deal and betrays the Allies. This would trigger an economic collapse in the US, millions would lose everything overnight and Saudi Arabia, UAE, and China would buyout the country.

Looked what Donald Trump did to the Presidential Wall of Fame. The President of the United States is psychotic. That is not hyperbole.

Mace is right about the misogyny of the GOP. Perhaps she is miffed --ignored after carrying so much of the vile and vitriol of the White Christian Nationalists: recall her frothing at the mouth about Muslims! So--Right Wing Stepford Wife-ism just ain't all that rewarding? Smelling Salts time.

Gee Whiz! Patel is saved! After all these years, the 'breaking news' of the FBI arrest! Just in time to bail out Kash Patel who, over the Thanksgiving weekend, was rumored to have his FBI leadership in jeopardy. 5 years of data.. and now the news... Timing will sure help keep Patel safe?

Hegseth's murderous event has despicable camaraderie. Two children; two bombed boat survivors. Both killings justified as necessary for the protection of the respective States. This not complicated. It is vile irrational Blood-Lust. www.cnn.com/2025/12/02/m...

Posting stupid memes after being accused of murder is the response of a sneering, spoiled punk who has been caught doing wrong and is now daring the local fuzz to take him in and risk the anger of his rich dad—a role fulfilled by Donald Trump, in this case. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...

It’s time to demand transparency. Trump can’t even stay awake during a cabinet meeting. Tell us what the MRI was for & show the results He was sundowning when he sent 400 posts instead of sleeping. Then he sleeps during cabinet meetings. He’s incompetent. It’s time for the 25th Amendment

There are situations much worse than nodding off...

Behind this important reversal is a member of the Coast Guard who saw what was happening and had the courage to leak it to the press. That person deserves serious praise.

Piggies. Cartoon in @crooksandliars.bsky.social. #piggy, #Trump.

„You don’t have to embarrass our guest“

“We don’t deserve the trust of the nation if we’re unclear about the divisiveness of swastikas,” the official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity due to a fear of reprisal. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Epstein Files! Don't rush to uncork the champaign! Trump, Speaker Johnson, and Trump's Lawyers --the DOJ!- have indicated they will screen what can be released but will "protect the victims." And be prepared: the protected 'victims" will include Trump and whomever his cabal wishes to conceal.

When the US regains a legitimate Department of Justice, it will have the clean-up task of DISBARRING Trump's lackeys (Bondi on down). Read on: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

I don’t know if it’s just a rumor—hard to know these days--but some people are saying that Leavitt, anticipating a post-Trump career, is auditioning for a lead role in a planned movie “Right Wing Political Stepford Women on Meth.” Never seen anything like it! That, I can tell you.

Looking forward to the future when Dems take back power and restore an independent DOJ! Imagine DISBARRING both Bondi and Blanch for joining Trump to pressure Boeber and Mace to block release of Epstein Files.

Epstein Files! Let’s hear it for “Transparency!” First, we had Hegseth change the Department of Defense to Department of War. Now, the Republicans want to change the GOP to stand for Guard Our Pedophiles. At least this new GOP is—as they say—being fully transparent.