The norms, the standards, the beliefs, the expectations, the behavior, the basic goodness I grew up with; the values instilled in me by my parents, my teachers, my role models, my guides are being shaken to the core.
I feel the ground shaking under my feet. I’m losing my moorings. I’m questioning what is happening around me.
Evil things are happening and there’s no check on them.
Seems evil is winning a ferocious battle and I was taught that good would always prevail.
Will it?
When I have no words, tears come to my eyes and express that pain.
Drumpf said he plans to change libel laws in the United States so that he can have an easier time suing news organizations.
During an interview with ABC’s This Week on Sunday, April 30, about the Drumpf’s first 100 days in office, the White House chief of staff, Reince Priebus, remarked that “newspapers and news agencies need to be more responsible with how they report the news.”
When asked whether the Drumpf administration wants to change laws to allow the President to sue the press, Priebus responded:
Freedom of the press in the United States is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. This amendment is generally understood to prevent the government from interfering with the distribution of information and opinions.
~Wikipedia~
I feel this is important information about what is happening in the Republican Administration lead by Drumpf and what we need to be aware of.
Keith Olbermann series called “The Resistance” continues.
Human Consciousness and the “Battered Citizen Syndrome”
The Psychological Impacts of War Propaganda and State-sponsored Terrorism
State-sponsored terrorism poses a significant challenge to the psychological well-being of the body politic. While evident in many geopolitical locales, this condition arising from such government abuses is especially prevalent in the West.
Such a disorder is comparable to the psychological manipulation recognized on a micro-level in some spousal relationships.
Grand jury is a legal body empowered to conduct official proceedings and investigate potential criminal conduct, and determine whether criminal charges should be brought. A grand jury may compel the production of documents and compel sworn testimony of witnesses to appear before it. Grand jury is separate from the courts, which do not preside over its functioning.
~Wikipedia~
I feel this is important information about what is happening in the Republican Administration lead by Drumpf and what we need to be aware of.
Keith Olbermann series called “The Resistance” continues.
~TRUMP’S RUSSIA INTEREST SPARKED IN THE SOVIET YEARS~
DECEMBER 13, 2016 by Michael Stott and Catherine Belton
The Republican President’s links to Russia are a mix of bling, business and bluster spanning 30 years. This account in five sections traces Drumpf’s fascination for Russia from its beginnings in Soviet times through deals done in the Putin era to Drumpf’s appointment of a slew of Russia-connected advisers during the US presidential campaign. It concludes with outside views on Drumpf’s long-standing Russia ties and the ‘so-called’ president’s own explanations.
“Maybe there is no hacking but they always blame Russia and the reason is because they think they’re trying to tarnish me with Russia.
I know about Russia, but I know nothing about the inner workings of Russia. I have no businesses, I have no loans from Russia.”
~Drumpf’s Quote~
Very interesting article.
It details key characters involved with Drumpf throughout time beginning in 1986. They involve family members, politicians, aids, authors.
Michael Moore’s 5-Point Plan to Combat Trump in 2017
Well-known and loved liberal mind Michael Moore appeared on MSNBC to explain his five-point plan to resist Donald Trump in 2017.
Moore has already made waves several times since the election, most notably with his plan to immediately have Donald Trump impeached, but he has come back to the the public with a level-headed and practical way everyone can move into the new year with a plan – and hope.
Visit your Congressional representative, whether in the House or in the Senate.
(Moore reminds those watching that Congress is in recess, and all representatives will be home.)
Insist that the Democratic National Committee appoint leaders who fall within the progressive spectrum.
Form your very own rapid-response team.
(This is explained as a team made up of neighbors, friends, or family who will be part of a text, call, or Facebook tree designed to prompt immediate response to Trump by contacting representatives, applying social media pressure, etc. The goal? To make sure your voices are heard.)
Plan to be a part of a protest taking place during Trump’s inauguration weekend.
Have a Plan B – as bad as you think it’s going to be, it’s actually going to be worse.
(His behavior since the election, coupled with his cabinet picks have given us a “coming attraction.” Be prepared).
~~Michael Moore’s 5-Point Plan For 2017 And Donald Trump~~
The Last Word
~~Published on Dec 23, 2016~~
Filmmaker Michael Moore has his own guide on how Americans should resist the policies of Donald Trump, stay vigilant, and what you should be doing in the New Year. Michael Moore joins Lawrence.
His own words … “The American dream is dead” …. America has voted.
A friend of mine wrote this ….
“The majority of America just voted for a hateful, misogynist man to be the the highest leader in the land. A vote for Trump essentially said you approve of that behavior. You can’t tell me any different, and you won’t convince me otherwise. So, you got what you voted for. I hope you are happy.”
Anyone who voted for him embraces all of this positions, ideologies, flaws … all of him. You don’t get to ‘cherry-pick‘ what you think is best. You ‘bought’ him …. he’s all yours!
At the same time, I’m asking you that, if you voted for Donald Trump. please, unfriend me, block me …. disconnect from me, please.
“I am not two faced … If you do not stand for basic human rights and feel that discrimination, putting women down, insulting immigrants just because they are Mexican or Syrian or even Native American, or they come from an immigrant family, or their religion is Muslim, Buddhist, etc. … among all other idiosyncrasies (idiot-syncrasies) and you believe in this, I really do not have an interest in keeping my Facebook friendship or having a true friendship. We are too different to be able to reconcile our differences. This is fake and I am not that.
Time to clean my Facebook.”
~Cynthia~
From another friend …. she came to this country for the famous, now ‘dead American dream’ …..
“The good news (as this is the outcome) for those of you that have never lived in another country is now you get to experience what that is like without even leaving!! Economic uncertainty, bozo politics, national security compromised, chaos, disrespect of citizens, disdain from first world countries and so much more. Yay for the people that made that possible for everyone – travel without a passport. These traditional Americans that “wanted America back” just gave America away. Enjoy your ride.”
John Oliver addressed Ryan Lochte’s disastrous Olympic gas-station incident in a recent segment on his show ‘Last Week Tonight,’ and boy, he really goes all in on the swimmer. Among the names Oliver slings around for Lochte are “America’s sweet, dumb merman,” “the purest form of the chemical element ‘Bro,’” and several other words that are less repeatable here.
But the best point Oliver makes is that Lochte, who was once, in Oliver’s words, “America’s sweet, dumb merman,” is no longer fun. When he was harmless, his antics — such as his reality show What Would Ryan Lochte Do? and his line of sneakers — were entertaining.
But now, the 32-year-old who said he acted “immaturely” and fumbled through a cringe-worthy interview with Matt Lauer, is a whole lot less endearing.
“And so,” Oliver says, “As we say goodbye to the Rio Olympics, we must also say goodbye to one of America’s favorite idiots.”
It Is What It Is 