Look Out! It's Stephen Miller Time

Buckle up.

Trump's main architect of anarchy is emerging from the shadows and assuming the role of Chief of Staff midway through his term on Monday.

Miller already has a reputation of being the most polarizing figure in the Trump regime. This promotion from political advisor to Chief of Staff is like arming a nuclear missile and pointing it at the citizens of the United States.

The man (who is more like a worm with diarrhea) who sponsored family separations and "zero tolerance" for immigrants has been granted even more power.

It's like watching Dracula emerge from his coffin thirsting for immigrant's blood in a bad B movie.

It's like watching Hitler's personal propagandist Joseph Goebbels going after Jews as Miller's mindless hatred of immigrants gets a more prominent role in this racist regime.

I'm sure White Nationalists are tickled to see their "influencer" assume such a powerful position.

So far, Miller has pushed to gut asylum protections, curtail legal immigration channels, and tried to eliminate birthright citizenship.

With only two years left before Trump's term expires Miller is going to hit the ground running with new, and more hateful, policies as he joins Trump on doubling down against the new Democratic majority in the House and Senate.

It's going to be up to the 120th Congress to curtail Miller's attempts at stripping away freedoms while institutionalizing an autocratic government. 

Critics are worried that Miller will double down on maximalist executive power, hardline immigration crackdowns, and a total disregard for the message voters sent in the midterms. For good reason.

The last half of our first felon's term is going to be an open war for democracy and our republic. Miller will ramp up his efforts to defy federal judges who rule against the regime and Trump will continue with his vanity projects (each one more outrageous than the last).

As it Stands, I shudder to think what would have happened if the Democrats hadn't taken Congress in the midterms. At least we can count on strong resistance against this corrupt regime's remaining two years.

Trump Regime Trials and Tribulations on Tap for 2027

Flashback.

On November 20th, 1945, the Nuremberg Trials began.

Hitler's Germany had collapsed and it was a time for Nazi political, military, and economic leaders to pay for their atrocities and the holocaust.

Today. November 6, 2026.

After the Democrats historic wins in the House and the Senate an accounting is coming for the corrupt Trump regime. The Trump trials that lie ahead next year will be about exposing the massive corruption in the regime.

For starters there's two criminal cases that the Democrats have targeted and are reopening;

*The Georgia Election Case: The Georgia state election interference case against Trump was paused in 2024 after he was elected for a second term. The case was dropped in 2025.

* Federal Cases (2020 election and Classified Documents): The federal prosecutors regarding the 2020 election and the handling of classified documents have effectively been stalled or wound down following Trump's return to the presidency. Next year expect them to return and haunt the first felon.

Also, in store for the Trump regime...

Aggressive Oversight and Subpoena Power; expansive investigations into corruption, profit-seeking by regime officials, and foreign investments in Trump properties.

Expect to see open hearings in Congress in 2027. Corporate scrutiny is going to be intense as Democrats investigate companies pocketing tariff refunds to protect corporate profit margins rather than passing the savings to customers.

Expect to see records unsealed. Subpoenaing federal files and government documents, including the government's handling of the Epstein files. 

The new blue congress is going to pressure the federal appropriations process to hold up or withhold funding for the Department of Defense to pressure the regime into ending the war against Iran.

Going even further the new congress will force votes on War Powers resolutions to reassert congressional authority over unsanctioned military actions.

Because Trump maintains veto power and Democrats lack a supermajority the incoming leadership is going to focus on high-leverage economic legislation, foreign policy constraints, and agressive oversight.

As it Stands, it's exciting watching the political pendulum swing toward justice.

The Big Wait: 59 More Days Until Congress Turns Blue

The rats are scurrying through the corridors of Congress in a blind panic. In 59 days, an accounting is coming for Republicans that is long overdue.

After an electoral route for the ages Trump's sycophants are panicking at the thought that their fair game now. One of the first MAGA rats targeted for expulsion is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Armed with newly acquired subpoena power, incoming committee chairs like Rep. Robert Garcia (House Oversight) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (House Judiciary) have warned top regime figures to "lawyer up." 

This morning GOP Rep. Thomas Massie is preparing to reintroduce an impeachment resolution on Monday or Tuesday against Hegseth. Apparently, he wants to get a parting shot at Trump who ruined his career.

Massie's impeachment effort stalled earlier this year when the Speaker of the House, MAGA Mike Johnson, canceled the remaining floor votes before the chamber broke for its midterm recess.

A sweeping oversight agenda is coming soon. The top targets are Trump, his family, high level administration officials, and major corporate sectors.

Representative Garcia has made it a point to note that a dedicated "bucket" of the House Oversight Committee's investigative resources will be directed toward fully exposing the Trump/Epstein files.

Along with millions of other Americans, I'm looking forward to these investigations. It's going to take time to fumigate all of the congressional corridors, but at least we all know it's actually going to happen.

Meanwhile we must not let these remaining days discourage us as the demented felon in the White House rages against the electoral results.

As it Stands, when the new 120th United States Congress takes charge on Jan. 3rd a new era will begin where accountability will be prioritized.

Democrats Take Congress - The World Celebrates!

Today is a day of celebration.

It wasn't just Americans who were thrilled to see Democrats win the House and the Senate. Countries around the world celebrated.

The French lite up the Eiffel Tower with blue lights. 

The Canadians colored the Niagara Falls blue in support of the Democrats takeover.

In Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez celebrated the outcome of the election that saw the Democrats win an historic victory. Sanchez framed the election as a vote against poverty and hatred and a sign that the far-right wave is unraveling.

In Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store welcomed the shift as a powerful signal of change and a "victory for democracy."

In Ukraine media outlets like the Kyiv Independent reacted with optimism regarding potential boosts to future military and humanitarian aid.

South Africaian President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the results from the election could "introduce a new era in world relations" amid strained ties with Washington.

In Denmark and the EU: European Parliament Vice President Christel Schaldemose expressed cautious optimism regarding global green transitions and support for Ukraine.

It's like a party throughout the United States as Americans celebrate their victory over Trump and his MAGA minions. Hope has returned to America. The far-right element has suffered an historic loss.

After two years of Trumpian terror this election broke MAGA's spell. The next two years will be a titanic struggle between a Democratic Congress and Trump. At least the playing field has been leveled.

As it Stands, like millions of Americans I'm relieved this election is now history and the fight for our freedoms is alive and proactive.

Election Day 2026: Here's What's Happening

Good morning, America!

Are you ready to refute MAGA today? I'm going to be posting progress throughout the day.

8 a.m. to 7:00 pm PST:

In New York's Westchester County election officials are facing a ballot problem and are now hand counting votes. Officials say they hope to get the problem fixed sometime today. Observers want to know why this mechanical problem didn't show up in the primaries?

Ohio Officials are saying that there's voting machine issues in Lucas and Wood counties minutes after opening the polls. Officials say they are fixing the glitches and expect the machines to work soon and are encouraging voters to come back.

Voting was delayed for 20 minutes at voting sites across Broward County Florida because a new safety feature malfunctioned. I'll keep on eye on this one.

Meanwhile there's a bigger problem in Florida for voters because 21 polling places have been relocated due to flooding and continuing rain. Residents are frustrated and scrambling around to find the new locations.

Two separate polling locations in Fulton County, Georgia are experiencing ballot machine disruptions. One site is dealing with persistent paper jams, while another has a power issue raising potential corruption concerns.

The DOJ sent federal monitors to North Carolina's Meck County voting sites. It's part of the regimes disruption plans and it's also happening in Alaska. Officials say they may extend the voting hours in 4 North Carolina counties.

Just in... the DOJ has sent target letters to Democrats, including Marc Elias, in a shocking escalation of the Alaska Senate battle.

Exit Polls

Senator Jon Ossoff wins in Georgia.

In Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz defeated Scott Singer

In Maryland Gov. Wes Moore wins re-election.

In New Hampshire Pappas defeated Sununu for the Senate seat.

In Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro won re-election 

In Rhode Island Helena Foulkes won the governor's race.

In North Carolina Roy Cooper won a Senate seat.

In Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was re-elected.

In Georgia's governor race Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Rick Jackson

Too early to call

In Ohio it's Amy Acton (63%) over Ramaswamy (36%)

In Texas Talarico (73%) over Paxton (25.4%)

In Kansas Hamilton (63%) over Marshall (35%)

In Maine Jackson (54.4%) over Collins (45%)

In Michigan El-Sayed (71.1%) over Rogers (24%)

In Ohio Brown (57.5%) is leading Husted (31.1%)

In South Carolina Annie Andrews (53.7%) over Darline Graham (44%)

In Mississippi Hyde-Smith (50%) leads Colum (47.5%)

In Iowa's Senate race Turek (71.5%) leads Hinson ((27%)

In Rhode Island Reed (66%) over McKay for Senate seat.

It's 7 p.m. PST

I'm packing it in for now. I feel it's safe to say the Democrats are going to take the House and the Senate.

As it Stands, I'll comment on the results in tomorrow's post.

Final Thoughts 24 Hours Before Election Day

I woke up this morning to the news that the Trump regime is asking the Supreme Court to intervene with California's election tomorrow. 

A mere 24 hours before the polls open.

This last-minute attempt of furthering bogus charges claiming that there are 20,000 noncitizen voters in the records reeks of corruption and desperation from Trump and his sycophants. This is only one example of the GOP's all-out attack against democracy this election cycle.

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Justice Department from threatening state and local election officials in California. 

Federal courts are standing up for democracy in Alaska where a judge dismissed the Trump regime's lawsuit that sought to block or delay certification of Alaska's Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan didn't win. 

That blatant attempt of rigging the outcome in Alaska won't stop further attempts because of this one judge's ruling. I have a hunch the outcome of this election is going to be dragged through courts with frivolous lawsuits for weeks or more after the voting is over.

The Trump regime has enacted unprecedented efforts to assert federal control over voting procedures, which critics and voting experts have warned could cause chaos or disrupt the voting process.

Millions of Americans are concerned about regime interference, partisan disruptions, and voter suppression at the polls by government entities "monitoring" voter lines. It's a scary time testing our freedom to freely vote against a cult and its demented leader.

Talking with friends and relatives there has been one common theme of concern; Trump declaring martial law under a twisted version of the Insurrection Act. The Constitutional crisis that would follow could very well be the death of democracy. Or not.

As it Stands, Franklin D. Roosevelt assured Americans during the depth of the Great Depression; "So, first of all, let me assert my belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself - nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance." 

Let's all keep that in mind when dealing with Trump's corrupt presidency.

Trump Turned the Department of Justice into the Department of Injustice

Thanks to a terrible ruling by the Supreme Court in Trump v. United States, Trump is shielded from post-presidency criminal liability for actions taken within his official powers.

The ruling effectively vaporized the post-Watergate norm of the Department of Justice (DOJ) independence, allowing Trump to legally justify treating the DOJ as an extension of his presidency. This awful immunity ruling opened the door to complete control of the nation's watchdog for justice.

Look at what's happening in Alaska where the DOJ (on Trump's orders) filed an unprecedented, preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the certification of Alaska's U.S. Senate election results if the Republican incumbent Senator Dan. S. Sullivan loses his re-election bid.

One of the DOJ's complaints was that the ballot lists the senator as the "incumbent" rather than stating "Senator Dan Sullivan," arguing that many voters do not understand what the word incumbent means. In other words, the DOJ is saying Alaskan voters are idiots.

The lawsuit centers on the fact that there are two candidates with nearly identical names on Alaska's ballot.

Shell-shocked Americans have watched Trump turn the DOJ into his personal law firm. They've watched Trump's deputized goon squad seek vengeance on everyone who ever crossed Trump with whatever charges they can make up.

The institution that once aspired to norms of nonpartisanship and fact is rapidly buckling under the weight of falsehoods and misrepresentation. 

It's gotten so bad that judges who could once take for granted that the DOJ worked in the interest of something resembling justice are now openly questioning whether DOJ lawyers are even telling the truth.

Trump obtains indictments against his personal enemies by removing career prosecutors from the DOJ. After nearly two years into his presidency, he has replaced those career prosecutors with blatantly unqualified yes-men and yes-women.

What's happening with the DOJ is one of the most serious developments that Americans have ever seen. It's one of the most dangerous developments for democracy, and it's also one of the most dangerous developments for all of our personal safety.

As it Stands, it doesn't take a legal scholar to see Trump has weaponized the DOJ.

When is a Joke Not a Joke?

Whenever the current president of the United States tells a joke people don't know whether to laugh or cry.

A joke is not a joke when it leaves the recipient feeling hurt, minimized, or insulted.

A joke is not a joke when it is used as a shield for harm, an instrument for social division, or a subconscious tool to mask truth.

While the structural definition of a joke requires a punchline or an attempt at humor, the social reality is that humor often ceases to function as a joke when its actual impact and intent becomes malicious.

In toxic dynamics, humor is frequently used to test boundaries, mask cruelty, or deliver a "punch in the gut." Trump is a good example. He's known for his twisted humor that borders on racism, cruelty, and insanity.

When someone realizes they've stepped over a line with their joke, they often use the defense of "I was just joking." Or they may accuse the victim of being "too sensitive." What they are trying to do is control or demean rather than amuse. 

As a matter of fact, jokes relying on humiliation or bullying cease to be true humor and become malicious behavior. Having a malicious narcissist for president is a horrible reality Americans face today.

Trump and his minions are always "punching down" with their brand of humor. Making derogatory jokes about marginalized groups - such as immigrants, people with disabilities, or minority communities - is a tool to perpetuate harmful social stereotypes.

Here's four responses to jokes that experts agree cross the line:

1. Pause and refuse to smile: Do not give the person the validation of a polite laugh.

2. State a direct boundary: Use an explicit phrase like, "Joke or not, that's not how I want to be spoken to." 

3. Call out the lack of humor: If they backpedal by saying they were just kidding, reply firmly with, "I'm all for joking, just not at my expense."

4. Disengage from bigoted comments: For openly racist or prejudiced remarks, a simple "Your ignorance is showing" followed by turning away strips the speaker of the attention they are looking for.

I do have a caution about number four. Be prepared to defend yourself if the speaker physically comes after you. It's not unheard of.

Here's three witty and sarcastic one-liners:

* Mitch Hedberg - "My fake plants died because I did not pretend to water them."

* Marilyn Monroe - "I don't mind making jokes, but I don't want to look like one."

* Oscar Wilde - "The man who says his wife can't take a joke, forgets that she took him."

As it Stands, humor can be a double-edged sword.

Beware of January 3, 2027 - It Might Be Another Day in Infamy

As hard as Trump and his minions try, they can't erase history. January 6, 2021, will always go down as a day of infamy in the American story.

That's not the end of the story, however.

Political analysts are warning Americans that January 3, 2027, could be more catastrophic to Democracy than the prior attempt to rig the 2020 presidential election by Trump.

Trump has been preparing for these midterms in what he considers his final battle in his war to corrupt American democracy. Since his return to the White House, Trump's every unconstitutional act has been an effort to seize control of the midterm elections.

When the MAGA faithful applaud Trump's crazy theories and lies - their applauding that: the middle finger he's waving at the world. It helps to keep in mind that non-Republican voters have middle fingers too.

The GOP majority in Congress has been putting Trump before their country since his return. There's only a week before the election and the potential aftermath of Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson figuring out a way not to seat the new Congress looms.

Congressional Republicans have shed their spines and are ready to challenge a decisive win by the Democrats and a resounding repudiation of Trump at the polls in November.

Their victory will not guarantee that a Democratic majority-elect will be seated in the 120th Congress on January 3. Then we'll have a Constitutional crisis.

Trump has exploited every conceivable unlawful means possible to rig the midterm elections in favor of the Republicans. 

The federal courts have struck down his attacks as unconstitutional on every one of his unlawful attempts to assure Republicans win thus far.

As it Stands, let's hope the courts continue to stand up to Trump's ongoing attempts to turn our republic into an autocratic state when the time comes.

If Someone's Name Scares You - Seek Help

The chaos resulting from Trump's attempt to rig the midterm elections has politically paralyzed voters with lies, and racial attacks coming from Republican candidates.

A desperate Republican party is trotting out old racist tropes against minorities. Again. It happens every election cycle. One year it's the Hispanics, the next it's Hattians eating cats and dogs. 

This election's top target is Muslims. One of the most polarized midterms in history is unfolding in the 2026 Michigan Senate campaign.

Mike Rogers the GOP candidate opposing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, has been playing the race card and is attacking his faith and background. Roger's baseless allegations that El-Sayed had Muslim Brotherhood ties are lies coming from a fevered MAGA base.

One common denominator in these midterms is the use of fear. Trump has been doing his best to instill fear into voters like he did in his last two campaigns. Fear Hispanics. Fear African Americans. Fear Asians. Fear Muslims. Fear the Woke culture.

How successful has the use of fear been so far? I'll put it this way, candidates with Muslim sounding names have become the boogeyman in MAGA circles this fall. 

Ghosts that shout "Boo!" have long been part of a Halloween tradition among trick-or-treaters. This Halloween I expect to see MAGA morons dress up like El-Sayed, Zohran Mamdani, and Ilhan Omar. They'll be carrying signs with their names on them, and they will scare the shit out of faithful Trumpers.

Big money has been pouring into Roger's campaign coffers from five different PACS to the tune of $202 million dollars - according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) - and counting.

The people of Michigan have supported El-Sayed by raising $45,175,566.89 in receipts according to the FEC. 

He didn't rely on big money PACS like Rogers has. He got $39,666,901.87 million dollars from individual contributions. El-Sayed set a Michigan fundraising record by pulling in $30.7 million in a single recent quarter, driven by a grassroots donor base averaging around $50 per contribution.

What a comparison! El-Sayed stayed away from the PACS and billionaire donors and although he's only raised about a quarter of what Rogers has, the race is too close to call. It's obvious the people of Michigan want El-Sayed but the millions the GOP is spending might deliver a corporate crony instead of a man for the people.

A focused El-Sayed commented on everyday struggles during a rally where he said, "Everybody's so worried about words, and they're less worried about the actual people who can't afford groceries."

Rogers has relied on the hope that voters will be scared every time they hear El-Sayed's name. That it will invoke fear of a Muslim takeover in America.

El-Sayed has had great responses to this line of attack. "Here's the reality," he told Michiganders' at one rally. "My name is not the reason we're in an illegal war. My name is not the reason you can't afford your healthcare. My name is not the reason you can't afford your rent or your insurance."

If El-Sayed were to win, he'd become the first Muslim ever elected to the U.S. Senate in U.S. history. More importantly, it would prove that the American people aren't all racists and that running a grass roots campaign can prevail. 

As it Stands, a friendly piece of advice; if someone's name scares you - seek help!

Here's the Top 5 Orators Among US Presidents

I watched former president Barack Obama give a speech in Ohio yesterday where he was promoting Sherrod Brown for a senate seat, and Amy Acton for governor.

Waves of nostalgia washed over me as I recalled Obama's presidency and the many magnificent speeches he gave. It got me to thinking about who are the best orators among American presidents? I decided to go with the top five.

While rankings of historical orators can vary by perspective, historical consensus among biographers and presidential scholars consistently points to these five American presidents as the finest speakers in the nation's history:

1. Abraham Lincoln is widely regarded as America's greatest presidential orator for his ability to distill complex, monumental national crises into brief, poetic, and profoundly moving language.

Key Speeches: The Gettysburg Address (1863) was a 272-word masterpiece that redefined the American democratic ideal.

The Second Inaugural Address (1865) which was a moral reflection on the Civil War, calling for "malice toward none" and "charity for all."

2. Ronald Reagan who earned the moniker the "Great Communicator" excelled at using television to connect directly with the American public. His style was warm, optimistic, conversational, and story-telling-driven, making complex political ideologies accessible to the average citizens.

Key Speeches: "A Time for Choosing" in 1964 that launched his national political career. Berlin Wall Speech (1987) His direct challenge to the Soviet leader: "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down that wall!"

3. Franklin D. Roosevelt understood the power of intimacy in mass media. He revolutionized political communication through his radio broadcasts, projecting a calm, reassuring authority that guided the nation through its two deepest 20th-century crises: the Great Depression and World War II.

Key Speeches: First Inaugural Address (1933): He reassured a panicked nation with the line, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Pearl Harbor Address (1941) He rallied the nation into war by declaring December 7 "a date which will live in infamy."

4. Barack Obama achieved national prominence largely due to his rhetorical gifts. His oratorical style blended the cadence of traditional Black church sermons with professorial prose, focusing heavily on themes of hope, and national unity.

Key Speeches: Democratic Convention Keynote (2004) was his breakout speech that introduced him to the world. "A More Perfect Union" (2008) a sophisticated, widely praised address on race in America. Selma 50th Anniversary Speech (2015) a powerful exploration of American identity and the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement.

5. John F. Kennedy brought a youthful, energetic, and highly articulate style to the presidency. Key Speeches: Inaugural Address (1961) challenged citizens with his most famous line: "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country." "We Choose to go to the Moon" (1962): This speech galvanized support for the Apollo space program.

I bet you knew Trump wasn't going to be included in this list; despite the fact he always claims to be the best speaker in American history.

As it Stands, I feel lucky to be able to listen to Obama, one of the five greatest orators this country has ever produced.