Conservative Snowflakes Melting Down After Kirk's Death

Touchy! Touchy!

You better not say anything negative about recently assassinated - and now saint - Charlie Kirk, or the Party of Trump will come after you.

Weeping MAGA minions are melting down if anyone points out Kirk's real legacy of hate and racism. And guess who's responsible for stoking the fire immediately after Kirk's death?

If you said, Trump, Stephan Miller and JD Vance you were 100% correct. Both Miller and Vance who guest hosted on the Charlie Kirk Show wept crocodile tears and promised vengeance against the "leftists." You may wonder how they came to the conclusion it was a "leftist" who murdered Kirk. This despite the shooter's family ALL voting Republican and Robinson's (the killer) affection for Trump - he dressed up like him one Halloween. 

It was really touching listening to the vice president of the United States and White House deputy chief of staff eulogize the conservative firebrand who founded a youth MAGA organization that's poisoned thousands of students with lies. Miller said Kirk told him: "We need to have an organized strategy to go after left-wing organizations that are promoting violence in this country" the day before he was shot.

In a moment that made me want to hurl Miller, between heartly faked sobs, promised "I will write those words onto my heart (?) and I will carry them out."

To back up Miller's threat Trump promised retribution against progressive institutions at large. It was Trump's latest declaration of war against the American public's free speech.

The backlash against Kirk's perceived enemies - Democrats and liberals - started as soon as the news broke that Kirk was shot on stage. Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden began a stream of increasingly unhinged social media posts blaming the Democrats and the media for his death. That was without any evidence and before authorities apprehended Robinson.

When a reporter pointed that out to Van Orden he replied, "You know what? Knock it off!" Talk about a snowflake. 

Conservatives' efforts to blame some vague "they" for these attacks are not a slip of the tongue: it crafts a narrative of victimhood aimed at enacting retributive repression or violence against their political opponents.

By the way, the crazed MAGA morons are proving their scared to death of Transexuals. Because the shooters roommate was a transgender person MAGA land has been ranting about those dangerous transgenders like they are leading an all-out assault against America. The only assaults I've seen are against transgender people who are being marginalized and villainized by Christain Nationalists and neo-Nazi groups. And we must not forget, the whole Trump administration.

The whining and words of retribution spewing from the dark side of America will continue as long as it's political viable. Trump will continue to use Kirk as a foil until he gets distracted by something else - like building a 200-million-dollar ballroom next to the White House. 

As it Stands, I've been told that Trump got so excited when he heard about Kirk's assassination that he soiled twice as many diapers that day.

A Tale of Two Americas: The Great Divide Over Democracy

It's a fact accompli.

Let there be no doubt. 

We are living in a country so divided it's become two versions of America. One side defending Democracy and the other side promoting authoritarianism. It's not a tale of two cities; it's a tale of two Americas.

The growing partisan divide between the Democratic and Republican parties has widened since Trump appeared in politics by winning the 2016 election. The two parties have divergent views on nearly every issue, from the economy to climate change. According to geopolitical researchers America's partisan divisions are more extensive and profound than those in many other Western democracies.

Once the bastion of free speech and equality among all people, America is now looked upon by the world as a failing experiment in Democracy.

We are so divided it extends to consumer behavior. Since 2016, brand preferences and purchasing decisions have increasingly been influenced by consumers' political identities.

Americans widely share a profound and growing distrust in the government, media, and even their fellow citizens. A majority of voters in both parties also express a willingness to vote for candidates who have violated democratic principles.

Culture differences manifest in conflicting worldviews that challenge a common American identity, which makes it harder for different groups to communicate and trust each other. It's a deep divide between nationalism and political correctness that is far wider than in many European countries. That's how bad it is here.

Fact: the U.S. economy remains deeply unequal. In the first quarter of 2025, the top 10% of earners owned almost two-thirds of the nation's wealth, while the bottom 50% owned just 2.5%.

The ideological divide between Democrats and Republicans has grown consistently over the past several decades. Democrats have shifted moderately to the left, while Republicans have moved significantly to the right, leaving little common ideological ground.

Issues like climate change, gun control, and immigration are now highly partisan, where historically there was more agreement. Beyond policy differences, affective polarization describes the growing emotional animosity between partisans.

Particularly troubling to me is the religious and secular divides that are aligned with political identity. There's a Republican Jesus and there's the historical Jesus who loved mankind so much he gave his life to save people's souls.

I'm waiting for blue and red states to build walls around their borders and to vet visitors to see if their ideology fits with state standards.

As it Stands, which America do you live in? 

Conspiracies Seed Violence That Leads to Political Upheaval

When it comes to political violence Americans are numb and jaded.

Repeated attacks against lawmakers and political figures have had a numbing effect upon the public at large.

Experts say that when people see violence repeatedly, their early shock begins to dull, and the societal impulse to demand change fades. Despite the escalation of violence on the front pages of newspapers, TV, and social platforms, the public's heightened exposure seems to be breeding a kind of passive normalization rather than resistance.

How bad is the violence in political circles today?

Let's put it this way; Matt Dallek, a political historian at George Washington University recently said, "You'd have to go back to the pre-Civil War era to find a similar level of threats and acts of violence."

Research from Princeton University's Bridging Divides Initiative found that threats and harassment against local officials increased by 10% in 2024 compared to the previous year.

The U.S. Capitol Police reported that threats against members of Congress more than doubled between 2017 and 2024.

And get this; according to 2025 Global Peace Index, global peacefulness is continuing to decline, driven by geopolitical tensions and conflicts that are resisting traditional resolution methods. It's not just the United States experiencing record levels of violence.

Another sobering thought is online radicalization, fueled by disinformation and conspiracy theories, is inspiring unpredictable acts of violence by lone actors. It was a radicalized young man who shot and killed Charlie Kirk.

One of the signs that the public are becoming desensitized to political violence, is the news cycle around violent incidents is shorter. There are exceptions, however. In Kirk's case he's being treated like a martyr among conservatives and the coverage surrounding Kirk is more extensive than usual.

Take a look at the most recent school shooting last week in Colorado. Coverage of that horrible event has been minimal. Americans are so jaded about school shootings the coverage has been spotty at best, thanks to the NRA lobby that doesn't want to see any restrictions on their deadly toys.

As a result, we're seeing a chilling effect on civic engagement, with local officials and politicians becoming less willing to run for re-election or to participate in public events. The Republicans in particular are leery of holding town halls where their constituents have been unloading on them in an aggressive fashion. 

Political leaders across the spectrum are facing increased security concerns. While some appeal for unity, others like Trump, have been criticized for blaming the "radical left" for the attack on Charlie Kirk.

As it Stands, the one thing political experts agree on is that conspiracy theories are the major driver of extremism and violence in our country today.

Get Real: Charlie Kirk Wasn't a Saint

Let's look at the facts about Charlie Kirk before trying to canonize him.

MAGA world went ballistic when Tyler Robinson shot Charlie Kirk who was speaking at a college campus. They were sure it was a radical transgender leftist with purple hair who took down their hero. It wasn't. Kirk was killed by a Trump supporter who came from a family of Trump supporters.

Trump's first response, before knowing the identity of the shooter, was a hateful diatribe against Democrats. He instantly lite the fire of hatred for his minions who picked up the torch and went on a threat crusade against liberals. I can safely say no other president in history was as polarizing and mean as Trump.

So, who was Charlie Kirk?

He was the Founder and President of Turning Point USA, a national conservative youth organization that vilified liberals and was associated with Neo Nazi groups who often asked him to speak at their events. Look it up. 

Behind the branding of "patriotism" and "freedom" the record shows a pattern of rhetoric, organizational culture, and alliances with white supremacist and Christian nationalist ideologies.

The Southern Poverty Law Center documented how his organization repeatedly framed immigrants, LGBTQ + people, and racial justice advocates as existential threats to "White Christain America," warning his followers that their families, religion, and entire way of life were under attack. It was no wonder why Trump liked him as much as he did.

In recent years Kirk openly embraced Christian nationalist language, claiming that liberty was only possible with a Christian population - a narrative tying freedom to demographic dominance, a cornerstone of supremacist logic.

Despite his mission in life to polarize Americans, Kirk became a youth whisperer who went from college to college spreading hate and lies. His original supporters were college kids, but the infection spread to social media (his podcast) until his followers were legion.

To be clear Kirk was no Martin Luther King whose ideology brought together people of all colors. He was just the opposite, but Trump and his minions are doing their best to make Kirk a saint. 

Flags at half-mast for a racist. His body being transported from Utah to Arizona in Airforce Two and accompanied by Vice President JD Vance. Talk about putting his body in the Capitol was a hot topic for Republicans who wanted Kirk to lie in state so that the alt-right community could properly mourn him. 

It's enough to make a sane person puke. Watching the White House tribute video for him you'd think the whole country had lost a titan of liberty, when in fact another racist violently met his end.

By denying systemic racism, vilifying movements for justice, and legitimizing extremists, Kirk and his organization reinforced the architecture of racial dominance in America.

In the end, Kirk pioneered a style of ideological warfare against what he viewed as bastions of leftism, helping turn campuses into cultural battlefields.

I'm especially disgusted with the legacy media who have been timidly reporting on him because their afraid of Trump's wrath and the alt-right community. It goes to show how far this country has sunk since Trump slunk back into the White House.

As it Stands, I wouldn't be surprised if Trump's sycophants in Congress move to make Kirk's birthday a national holiday. Then again, they may go for Hitler's birthday on April 20th.

Trump's War on Americans Could Stretch to Brazil ...Soon

 Americans better brace themselves for a war abroad with Brazil because Trump's buddy Bolsonaro was convicted for trying to overthrow the government. 

Trump loves people trying to overturn governments. Just look at the 1,500 insurrectionists he pardoned. And Bolsonaro is Trump's longtime friend.

Minister of Propaganda Karoline Leavitt suggested that the US could use its military might in response to Bolsonaro's majority conviction by the country's Supreme Court. 

This ominous warning is backed up with a fleet of American warships off of South America's coast. On top of that Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports to the U.S. Leavitt claimed Trump was concerned about Bolsonaro's free speech being violated and it's a priority with the administration. 

Declaring war, is apparently a priority right now. Mull that over. Our twice-impeached president feels invincible. 

The daily news is packed with reports about our rapidly losing freedoms and a first felon assaulting cities to divert from his role in the Epstein Files. No wonder Trump re-named the Department of Defense the Department of War. Of course, the change hasn't been approved by Congress, but Trump doesn't let little things like that get in his way.

The first flamethrower is also busy jacking up the radical right over Charlie Kirk's assassination. His lies are raw meat for his devoted supporters who wait every day for his instructions like sheep being taken out to pasture. They're just waiting to get their marching orders now.

I think I need an emotional support alligator to deal with the stress it's causing me. 

I know where to find one too. A western Pennsylvania man, 60-year-old Wesley Silva, took his on a shopping trip to Walmart the other day. 

Who wouldn't feel close to a five-foot reptile named Jinseioshi wearing a dress? 

As it Stands, I need a durable pet like a support alligator who can withstand right-wing incoming.

Kirk's Assassination Politicized by Trump: DNC Bomb Threat Today

When Trump found out that one of his biggest supporters was shot dead at a college campus he immediately went after Democrats and liberals without even knowing who the killer was.

Between sobs he promised a crackdown against Democrats and liberals. Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio claimed conservatives were being hunted. MAGA nuts nationwide are flooding social media platforms promising some terrible purge against Charlie Kirk detractors.

Can we back up for a moment?

First, today is a day of Remembrance for the victims that died during the deadliest assault ever on American soil by a foreign actor. During the memorial event Trump touched on the events of 911 before launching into a eulogy for Charlie Kirk.

Second, Charlie Kirk was no saint despite the right's efforts to canonize him. I urge my readers to do their own research on Kirk and to decide if he was a uniter or divider. Meanwhile Trump ordered all flags at half-mast yesterday in his honor. Personally, I see that move as an abomination. Are we going to start doing that for every MAGA moron who dies? It's a terrible look.

Just a few months ago Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were murdered when a conservative wingnut dressed up as a cop. When they answered the front door, he shot them point blank. Vance Boelter was indicted for what Gov. Tim Walz said was "a politically motivated assassination." 

While Trump called for an end to politically violence following Kirk's assassination he did not recognize or acknowledge the recent threats, violent attacks and killing of Democrats. There was no flying the American flag at half-mast or a posthumous Presential Medal of Freedom for Hortman. We all know why.

Based upon his history Trump will politicize the tragic event to further encroach upon our freedoms by demonizing Democrats. 

News Alert:

As I'm writing this (4 p.m. Eastern Time) there is a potential bomb threat at DNC headquarters as Capitol Police respond. DNC staff were asked to remain clear of the building located on South Capitol Street in Southwest D.C. Authorities have surrounded the building and nearby area. 

Update: No bomb was found according to Capitol Hill Police who reported their Threat Assessment Section will be working with their federal partners to find the person who sent the false bomb threat.

I'm also willing to bet that Trump downplays the seriousness of a bomb in DNC Headquarters. It doesn't take a mastermind to guess who made the bomb threat so soon after Kirk's death.

Meanwhile some historically Black Colleges and Universities are on lockdown after receiving reports of threats against them. I'm no detective but the connection between the DNC Headquarters bomb scare, and the bomb threats against black colleges are suspicious timing.

As it Stands, Americans better buckle up for the violent days ahead when the two party's clash on the streets and in Congress.

'Fire Them all!' Donny's War on the FBI Goes to Court

 "Off with their heads!

Whose been painting my roses red?"

- Queen of Hearts

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"Who did this, and I want to find out now!

He'll never get a job at the White House again."

- Trump

(Photo of a worried Kash Patel looking at Trump)

Once again Trump has violated someone's First Amendment rights and rights to due process by having his flunky Kash Patel summarily fire three top FBI officials because they played a part in investigating his coup attempt on Jan. 6, 2001.

The three former FBI officials - who served as the bureau's former acting director, assistant director of Washington DC, field office and special agent in charge of its Las Vegas office -sued Patel, the FBI, Justice Department and Attorney General Pam Bondi in federal court, alleging their termination in August from the FBI was unlawful.

Here' the kicker, DOJ leadership and the White House directed Patel "to fire anyone who they identified as having worked on a criminal investigation against Trump," the ex-officials alleged, claiming Patel told one of the plaintiffs, Brian Driscoll, that he could be fired if he didn't, and "there was nothing he could do to prevent these or other filings, because the FBI tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."

Driscoll was told to compile lists of FBI agents who worked on the investigations against Trump when he was acting director. He refused and was fired. Simple as that.

It's not clear how quickly the case will be tried. Meanwhile Trump will continue his revenge tour of Americans he doesn't like. I wish I could say justice will win out but there's no such thing in this administration.

The reason I say this is the most recently confirmed federal court judge, Emil Bove, is in on the scam. When Driscoll was told, "an allegation of misconduct was not necessary for him to terminate FBI personnel of his choosing and at his discretion," he disagreed, and the rest was history.

When Driscoll told Bove the threat of terminations "was causing panic and anxiety in the FBI workforce and putting the FBI's mission, and thus the safety of Americans are at risk," Bove responded that "the creation of panic and anxiety in the workforce was the intent."

And there you have it dear reader. Another episode of Trump going after his perceived enemies. The climate of fear that Trump has fostered throughout the country is exactly what he wants. '

He doesn't want anyone to feel comfortable with their status in society. It's been open season since January. How long the hunt will go on depends on the courts. I know. That's not a comforting thought.

As it Stands, Trump's private war against truth and justice is exactly what his minions want. Or do they?

Sorry Donny: The Epstein Files Aren't a 'Dead Issue'

On Tuesday morning Trump told the press that the Epstein Files are a dead issue. A funny way of putting it don't you think?

Reporters were pressing Trump yesterday to respond to the recently discovered message he sent to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday. 

By now I'm pretty sure most of the world has seen that lewd drawing of a naked woman (girl?) alongside a loving message telling Epstein, "May every day be another wonderful secret."

This direct proof has the MAGA morons in Congress scrambling around like a bunch of chickens with their heads cut off. At first, they were told there was no nude drawing and accompanying message. It didn't exist. It was all a lie. Then it wasn't.

Now that the world has seen the controversial message and drawing - actual evidence from Epstein's estate - they claim it's not Trump's signature, and that it was signed by someone else. Who? They don't know but their glorious leader has demanded they ignore reality...again. 

As for the signature several newspapers printed his signature from past correspondences, and they match exactly with the one on the birthday card. So that lie isn't going to fly in the face of facts.

The birthday book also reportedly featured contributions from former president Bill Clinton and billionaire investor Leon Black, as well as a letter written by Mar-a-Lago member Joel Pashcow joking about Epstein selling Trump a woman.

"Jeffrey showing early talents with money plus women! Sells "fully depreciated (redacted) to Donald Trump for $22,500," Pashcow crowed adding, "Showed early people skills too. Even though I didn't get any of the money or the girl!" The Wall Street Journal published the letter today.

Another page in

the Epstein Birthday Book.

Enough said.

What's next? I suspect he's going to really ramp up invasions of blue states and will also come up with a new more insidious assault on our democracy. It's just going to get uglier by the day as the first felon gets more desperate.

As it Stands, regarding Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal for publishing the controversial letter and drawing... sorry Donny, the case just went up in smoke.

No Donny - You Aren't Appointed by God No Matter What MAGA Minions Say

In the Bible Galatians 6:7 talks about not mocking God. And if you do you are going to reap whatever you sow.

Well Trump better buckle up because when his time comes, he's going to be turned away from those pearly gates and instead the gates of Hell will swing open for him.

Mocking God has been Trump's modus operandi since he got into politics. He pretends that he's religious to get that holy vote but behind closed doors he's laughing at the buffoons who think he was sent by God to make America great again.

On Monday Trump spoke before the White House Religious Liberty Commission - one of his latest bullshit agencies funded by taxpayer's dollars. He reaffirmed his strong religious convictions and criticized the Constitution for separation of church and state. He also gushed about prioritizing prayer in his life. 

This is the same idiot who when asked by a reporter about his favorite chapter in the Bible he couldn't come up with one, so he blithely lied and said they were all his favorites. I'll bet God grinned when he heard that answer. I think God must have a sense of humor while not losing sight about what is wrong and what's right.

During the ceremony - which kind of reminded me of a dark mass - Housing and Urban Development Secretary MAGA Scott Turner delivered a prayer.

"Father, we thank you for our president, Donald J. Trump whom you have anointed and appointed for this time."

Hold on!

A MAGA moron with the morals of sewer rat is thanking God for what has to be the evilest man on the planet trying to purge our democracy. I don't think so. The only God he's serving is Baal the ancient deity of war.

Writer Paul Hughes-Cromwick commented on Scott's prayer, "Interesting that the Father would anoint someone who abuses women, lies with nearly every word, and is fond of bullying people of color. Must have been a slow day for anointing. Oh, and the Antichrist prioritizes prayer? Well, that is news!"

Despite his sanctimonious speech Trump is worried about making it to heaven. He's worried enough to grift from his MAGA Base to raise money so that he can ascend to heaven. He's repeated that grift twice now. The first time he told his followers that he needed $15 donations in 24 hours to go to heaven. No time limit was applied the second time he brought it up.

In Trump's lizard brain he's going to heaven on a golden elevator and when he sees St. Peter he'll pay his way to paradise. Republican Jesus will be there to greet him.

Meanwhile I reccomend reading the Left Behind series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. The main character, a Romanian politician named Nicolae Jetty Carpathia takes over the world. He is the antichrist. If you see similarities between him and Trump don't be surprised. It's why I suggested reading it.

As it Stands, I'll never got over the irony of Trump pretending he's a follower of Christ when, in fact, he's really a follower of the fallen angel Lucifer.

Chipocalypse Now: Trump Admits It's War Against States Rights

Trump is a chronic meme moron living in a fantasy world.

Here's a recent post on his Truth Social platform:

"I love the smell of deportations in the morning... Chicago is about to find out why it's called the Department of War."

He also posted an AI-generated photo (above) of himself as Robert Duvall's Colonel Kilgore in Apocalypse Now. 

Trump's twisted meme-laden website shows a man who is increasingly losing touch with reality - much like the character Colonel Kilgore.

He's warning America that he's going to turn his private army (they used to be called the national guard) against states that displease him with a flood of ICE agents, federal officers from the FBI, DOD (Oops! It's called the Department of War now), and a host of other agencies to hunt down people of color in Chicago soon.

Trump is only interested in attacking blue states despite the fact that all of his targets have less crime rates than other red states do. According to the FBI's own records, Chicago and Boston (which is undergoing an ICE raid as I write this) have lower crime rates than cities in red states, including Memphis and St. Louis.

The back and forth between Trump and Chicago Democrats has increased over the last week, with Trump calling Chicago "the worst and most dangerous city in the world, by far," on his social media platform."

Part of the problem about the memes Trump constantly posts is people don't know if they should take them seriously or as a joke. It's like the little boy crying wolf so often we ignore his stupid messaging - often to our own detriment.

Dumb trolling, authoritarian threats, and genuine abuses of power combine into the ravings of a demented narcissist with too much power in his tiny hands. 

Over time, the public tunes out, unable to tell when the sky is actually falling. Trump understands this better than anyone. He's not hiding the ball. He's juggling it.

As it Stands, this latest meme tells you all you need to know. Trump's dictator fantasy is quickly becoming reality.

He's Coming for You Next: Trump's Revenge Tour Reshaping Our Society

I doubt if author Tom Clancy could have come up with a book of fiction to rival Trump's attack against his perceived enemies and people of color.

Just the thought that a president of the United States is a convicted felon and world class grifter would have strained readers imagination to the limits. Unfortunately, it's our reality today.

Trump seldom keeps promises but when it comes to going after anyone, he doesn't like he's been remarkably consistent. When he was re-elected Trump pulled out his enemies list and went after them like a rabid badger.

The latest victim, former National Security Advisor John Bolton, had his Maryland residence invaded by an army of FBI agents. You would have thought they were after an armed terrorist with their automatic weapons and surrounding the house. Reportedly they were searching for classified information - a new excuse that's being used by Trump's minions to raid his enemies' homes. 

Another former government employee named Miles Taylor - the former Department of Homeland Security Deputy Chief of staff - is expecting election denier and FBI Chief Kash Patel to search his home next. Miles was a critic of Trump which automatically put him on the enemies list.

Going after former government officials is one of Trump's prime missions, but he's an equal opportunity hater and will go after anyone - regardless of who they are - if he doesn't like them. Right to the point of absurdity. 

To be clear, no matter how famous a person is if they don't like him, he goes on his toxic public platform the ironically named, Truth Social, and berets them like an angry 8-year-old. He doesn't ever spare the common man or woman who dare to speak out against him. Like a spoiled child he demeans them and uses the power of the presidency to get his way.

Like George Orwell's book 1984, Trump has become Big Brother and is invading all walks of life by taking over the entire federal government and state governments. 1984 is a novel written to warn people about what will happen if they become complacent. 

Have we become too complacent? Has Orwell's warning fallen on deaf ears? A frazzled Democratic Party is trying to cope with the continuous attacks on our freedoms but until they're united their efforts are just holding actions.

As it Stands, be careful of what you say and do because Big Orange Brother is watching you.

Supreme Takeover by Trump Threatens Our Freedoms

The first fatal blow against democracy came on July 1, 2024, when Trump was granted absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken within his core constitutional duties and a presumptive immunity for other official acts.

The gates of hell were opened, and the hounds were turned loose.

The Supreme Court basically gave Trump carte blanche to corrupt every government agency we have without fear of interference by the lower courts.   

Lower court trial judges are concerned about Justice Neil Gorsuch who recently criticized them for changing some rulings that they've made from the infamous Shadow Docket. Federal and state judges are under growing pressure from Trump and his minions who are openly defying their decisions.

A quick roundup of the Supreme Nine:

About Chief Justice John Roberts: Some have described him as having a moderate conservative judicial philosophy. Appointed by George W. Bush, Roberts has sided with conservatives in a majority of his decisions.

About Neil Gorsuch: he believes private corporations are persons with rights that trump those of other Americans. He was appointed by Trump for his right-wing leanings.

About Clarence Thomas: apart from the televised hearings over Anita Hill's accusation of being sexually harassed by him we know he is a big Trump fan, accepts bribes in the form of gifts from millionaire pals, and hates democrats.

About Samuel Alito: He calls himself a "practical originalist" and loves right wing ideologies. He's another top grifter who has been receiving bribes from wealthy friends his entire time on the bench.

About Brett Kavanaugh: his 2018 confirmation was a big coverup and the FBI refused to look into hundreds of claims against him from sexual assault in high school to two separate allegations from women who accused him of sexual misconduct. Trump and Republican senators hurried up his confirmation.

About Amy Coney Barrett: She was appointed by Trump in 2020. She's best known for fighting to undermine health care for millions in her attack on the Affordable Care Act and publicly criticized Chief Justice John Roberts for his decision to uphold the law. She also fought efforts to ensure that women have access to contraceptives.

That leaves just three associate justices who are liberals:

Elena Kagan: She was appointed in 2010 by Barrack Obama.

Sonia Sotomayor: She was also appointed by Barack Obama on May 26, 2008.

Ketanji Brown Jackson: She was appointed by Joe Biden on Feb. 25, 2022.

With a lopsided 6-3 majority the hard right has the fate of the country in their hands. Heavily Trumpified we can no longer hope for fair decisions. They're becoming rarer than the fabled jackalope population.

The really scary part is that state and federal judges are fighting off attacks from Trump and the Supreme Court. They are our last bastion before total chaos.

As it Stands, I never believed there was another country that could defeat America by military force. I still believe that. But it appears our fate is going to be much like Rome's, and we'll fall from within.

Fantasy or Fact? Trump's Health is Great or is He Dying?

Watching Trump decline mentally has become a national pastime since he first emerged upon the political scene in 2015.

It was apparent Trump was a dummy with the signs of early dementia, but boy did he appeal to all of the extremists in the land, and they crawled out from their caves and basements and voted for him.

The MAGA cult population grew with every conspiracy and tried to turn reality into a fantasized alternate universe where everything was upside down and sidewise. I have to admit they've done a pretty good job thus far of distorting and ignoring the truth. Facts, like fleas, make the MAGA morons uncomfortable.

So here we are ten years later, and Trump has cheated his way back into power by stealing the 2024 election with the help of the richest man in the world, Elon Musk. His mental state has visibly deteriorated but his minions continue to cover for him because that's part of their job. Babysitting the man child is in their contract.

If you looked at any social media over the last week, you may have seen people speculating, without evidence, that something happened to Trump. Or, that Trump was dead, which was probably a case of wishing it was true. In any event reporters started looking closer at Trump's health after observing him zigzag when he walked and bruises on his tiny hand. Then it was both hands, and the final straw was his swollen "cankles."

Forced to put something out there the Trump propaganda team admitted he had chronic venous insufficiency and claimed his hand was bruised from so much vigorous hand shaking. That later claim was shot down quickly.

Conspiracy nuts like Trump's buddy Alex Jones were speculating about his poor health the last couple of weeks and he cryptically told his drooling audience of trolls that Trump appeared to be "declining, faster and faster." 

When Trump reappeared in the limelight to announce the Space Command headquarters were being moved, Fox News' Peter (the douche) Doocy asked him, "How did you find out that you were dead? Did you see that?"

"No," the 79-year-old felon responded. He told everyone that he wasn't aware that people were wondering if he had died. Not being aware checks out for me. Mini-me Trump, also known as JD Vance, insists Trump is in good health.

"He's got incredible energy," Vance gushed to USA Today. "And while most of the people who work around the president are younger than he is, I think that we find that he is actually is the last person who goes to sleep or make phone calls."

My favorite reply to that came from one of my favorite comedians, Stephen Colbert, who summarized the situation. "OK. The president doesn't sleep and is on the phone all night. Proof that he is completely healthy or runs a phone sex line."

I think all of this death talk surrounding our demented leader is more about hope than anything. Let's face it, a lot of people would like to see his assault on democracy come to an end. However final that may be.

As it Stands, Trump is our oldest president ever and he's acting like it.

It's a Bad Time to Celebrate Mexican Independance Day and Cities Brace for Invasion

Question: Why did Stephen Miller pick September to turn his ICE goons loose in Chicago?

Answer: It's Mexican Independance Day this weekend and there's going to be a lot of brown-skinned people celebrating in the streets with parades and events.

Miller would refer to the opportunity as "good hunting," for his Gestapo who will flood the area in masks, no IDs, and carrying weapons to intimidate every Latino daring enough to leave their house to celebrate.

While the ICE hounds are having fun Trump is ramping up his assault on American cities. He has his little piggy eyes focused on Chicago. It has a democratic governor and mayor, and the crime rate is the lowest it's been in 30 years. 

That's Trump's blueprint for taking over blue states and calling them crime-ridden hellholes - despite the reality of crimes decreasing like what happened in Washington DC. where the national guard has been called in to pick up trash and leaves while intimidating civilians. They're still there and it's looking an awful lot like a permanent occupation. 

Look at California. A federal judge ruled the takeover of LA was unlawful and unconstitutional yet there's still troops there. Gov. Newsom has fought hard to turn back Trump's total takeover of the state.

Trump is testing his power right now and the only thing that's held him back from an all-out takeover of states has been the courts. The Supreme Court with its right-wing majority has given Trump some victories that have actually set back our struggling democracy. 

But state and federal courts have stood up to numerous lawsuits by the Trump administration always citing that they were clearly unlawful and unconstitutional. 

Yesterday Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told reporters that Trump was positioning armed federal agents on federal property in the Chicago region and warned that he would send masked agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to raid Latino communities.

A defiant Pritzker said, "We are ready to fight troop deployments in court, and we will do everything possible to ensure that agents operating inside the confines of this state do so in a legal and ethical manner."

Here's something almost as scary as the above.

There's already one Red State that's inviting Trump to come to town and basically take over the state of Louisiana. GOP Gov. Jeff Landry and state senator Bill Cassidy told Trump they'd love to have masked invaders terrifying their colored citizens.

As it Stands, Trump's efforts towards having a Police State claiming he's fighting crime is just one of the ways he using to mask the corruption in his regime... and it's also a good diversion from the Epstein Files.

A New Democratic Party Needs to Emerge - and Quickly

                                 Let's face it.

The Democratic party is stagnant. After losing the 2024 election the party splintered into warring factions. The good news is we're starting to see another platform forming as the Democrats look to their younger members to regenerate the party.

A good example is Rep. Jerry Nadler who is stepping down for a "new generation" to represent his Manhattan district after more than 30 years in office. He made the announcement Sept.2nd saying, "it's time to pass the torch."

Thank you, Jerry. I hope we see other elderly Democrats give way to allow some new blood and creativity and boldness in Congress. If Democrats want to succeed in 2026, they need to take bold, unified action.

Americans are fed up with the inability of Congress to act, and they have embraced a president who circumvents Congress for all of his major initiatives. If Democrats want to succeed in 2026, they can't just limit their message to condemning Trump. It didn't work in 2024 and there's no reason to believe it will next year. There has to be more talk about the economy and how to improve it.

Addressing Americans real concerns like healthcare, housing, the cost of food, rising energy prices, and immigration should be at the center of the Democrats new message.

The question is who The Messenger will be for the party? So far, the DNC hasn't come up with any candidates. A few like Gavin Newsom, JB Pritzker, and Kathy Hochul, have national profiles and have been outspoken critics of Trump. But are any of them presidential material? We just don't know yet.

The sooner Democrats get unified the better because they're facing huge challenges in the midterms. Trump is already working on rigging the elections with Texas legislators, and infiltrating states with election deniers in state's electoral systems.  

Democrats need to unify against Republicans and not have infighting. Their messaging has been all over the place. I hate to say it, but the Party is devoid of leadership and strategy. The only left-leaning party that seems united against Trump is based in Canada.

The Democratic Party's brand has become toxic - a CNN poll found the party's favorability rating was just 29%, the lowest since the survey began. There's a dire need for democrats to make the message about economic populism.

There's also a need to find a leader to go forward in the future. Hopefully the Party will respond in the coming months as it rebuilds its credibility.

As it Stands, our constitutional republic is facing its biggest challenge since the Civil War.

Mainstream/Legacy Media is Losing legitimacy

It's official.

Americans face a crisis that strikes at the very heart of democracy - we can no longer count on the mainstream/legacy media for accuracy and bi-partisan reporting.

As a newspaper editor and publisher, I always strived to give unbiased news stories for my readers. I didn't print conspiracy theories to gain readership. I didn't bow to pressures by local political candidates to give them a free sounding board at the expensive of the newspaper's reputation. 

My Opinion Pages were clearly marked with mastheads. When a reader turned to one of them, they knew it wasn't news... it was people's opinions, or it was my opinion. There was never any doubt. I did not advocate for either political party and treated both parties with the same respect.

It's hard to fully express my disappointment with the mainstream/legacy media's lack of coverage this Labor Day. There were anti-Trump protests from coast-to-coast but if you went to ABC, NBC, or CBS, to see coverage of the nationwide protest against Billionaires you had to wait until all the events were over and then watch them on evening news for a scattershot coverage of the holiday protests. 

Throughout the day some local affiliates of these stations carried live events from Chicago to D.C. to small audiences. It's noteworthy to point out it was the independent press that gave daylong coverage. Internet platforms like the MeidusTouch, The Ring of Fire, and Occupy Democrats covered the stories that the mainstream/legacy was ignoring.

Why the big sellout? The answer is a sad reflection of where we are as a country. Six companies control 90% of the media (any medium that controls the distribution of information) in America. They are Disney, TimeWarner, Comcast, News Corps, Sony, and National Amusements. 

The conservative CEOs of these companies want to keep Trump happy because they're afraid of him. He basically sued them into submission. Look at what happened to popular comedian Stephen Colbert when Trump wanted him gone. He held up a major merger between Comcast and Paramount until he was assured Colbert would be canceled. That's one tiny example of what's happening behind closed doors as billionaire CEOs capitulate to Trump's agenda.

Do you suppose there's any correlation between those timid CEOs and lack of comprehensive coverage of the Labor Day protest? It's not hard to see where Trump would want zero coverage regarding him or his corrupt administration. You decide, based upon the evidence.

It wouldn't do to forget cable news outlets. The competition between CNN, MSNBC, Fox, Newsmax, and Forbes is fierce with each outlet trying to post clickbait that may or may not be dubious or accurate. I should mention BBC, Reuters, and the Associated Press have a better history of accuracy than the other cable platforms.

It was George Washington who said, "If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter."

James Madison noted that a free press provides the "power which knowledge gives" to people to govern themselves.

As it Stands, freedom of the press is more than just a passion for me, it's one of the cornerstones of this society.

'Workers Over Billionaires' - Protest Information on Labor Day Nationwide

 

On Labor Day Americans will show their support for unions by turning out in nationwide protests against the corrupt Trump regime's war on workers.

People will also be protesting other issues like the loss of health care, growing inflation, and other miseries Trump has brought to the country in his seven short months of squatting in the Oval Office. 

Why it matters: The largest federation of labor unions in the U.S. is leading the movement, along with dozens of other groups.

• More than 1,000 events were scheduled as of Sunday.

State of play: The protests are being organized by the AFL-CIO and groups including Bargaining for the Common Good, the National Education Association, Indivisible, Working Families Party, MoveOn, American Federation of Teachers, Public Citizen and 50501.

• The May Day Strong coalition, which organized widespread anti-billionaire rallies on May 1, is also involved.

What they're saying: "This isn't just about policy — it's about building meaningful worker power to fight back and build a movement rooted in real life, led by real people," organizers said.

• "From warehouses to kitchens, from schools to streets — we are saying it loud, we are saying it proud: Workers over billionaires now!"

Zoom in: As part of this movement, thousands of restaurant workers are slated to protest in front of Trump Tower in New York City between 2 and 4pm ET on Monday.

• They will launch a "restaurant in the street" serving tacos to symbolize the popular acronym TACO, meaning "Trump Always Chickens Out."
• Here's a link to all the cities nationwide hosting protests. See if one is near you.
• As it Stands, it's a good day to show your support for American workers and letting Trump know how you feel about his administration. 

Military Veteran Defies Trump's Latest Illegal Executive Order

It was the last straw for retired combat veteran Jay Carey (above) when Trump signed an executive order to imprison anyone for a year who dared to burn the American flag.

That same day the North Carolina Army veteran who had served his country for 20 years, burned an American flag in front of the White House in defiance of the order. 

 He was detained by the Secret Service and Park Police and charged with two petty misdemeanor citations for damaging park property and setting a fire in an unsecured place, not for the act of burning the flag, which is protected under the First Amendment.

"I know I'm living in Trump's head right now and I love it. He is fuming and I did it right in front of his house," Carey told Fox 5.

A defiant Carey told the press he has gotten a highly experienced lawyer to uphold his first Amendment rights.

"What I'm waiting on is our illustrious D.C. prosecutor Jeanine Pirro to bring up charges, at the behest of our president, and say you need to spend a year in jail. I welcome that challenge," said Carey

Meantime Carey plans to protest the national guard's presence in D.C. with a group of fellow vets. I'm proud of Carey. As an Army combat veteran myself (Vietnam and Cambodia -1970) I've had it with Trump's efforts to destroy our democracy and take away our freedoms - one by, one.

It really pisses me off seeing a four-time draft dodger - who seems to have an unnatural affection for the flag and hugs it at every opportunity - is making it into an issue when he desecrates everything it stands for.

To be clear, Trump's executive order to put Americans in jail for burning the flag, is bullshit. The First Amendment forbids it. The Supreme Court has clearly ruled on more than one occasion that the act, however distasteful, is constitutionally permitted. 

This new directive is already creating divisions among Republicans who are increasingly concerned about a president demonstrating his desire for expansive power. They may not be talking about it in public for fear of retribution, but behind closed doors they know Trump is demented and a threat to our constitutional republic.

Political analysts point out that Executive orders cannot override a Supreme Court ruling. Trump should know that, but he doesn't care. His agenda of hate, retribution, and love for the wealthy, has been highlighted since he took office in January.

It's no secret Trump hates Americas veterans. Just look at the cuts from his big "dumb ass bill" that is causing chaos and eliminating much-need services throughout the VA's system. I recall his traitorous statement when he said that it was stupid to give your life for your country. The disrespect that the orange clown-in-charge has showed for veterans has been consistent all of his corrupt life.

Veterans must unite and protest every illegal move that our First Felon makes in his bid for becoming a dictator. All Americans need to unite in this fight for our freedoms. Losing our liberties is not an option.

As it Stands, it's not easy standing up for what you believe in, but it's necessary in times of crisis like this.

Bigly Expose: A Day in the Life of a MAGA Politician

Rooster crows...

Buck wakes up and says his morning prayer, "Deliver me from the Democrats and the Constitution, so help me Trump. MAGA. MAGA."

When he gets dressed, he makes sure his red tie hangs down to his toes after sprinkling Trump's latest fragrance - Victory 45-47 all over his body. He double checks his Trump Tennis shoes to make sure they're clean then stands in front of a full-length mirror and chants "USA! USA! USA!" while waving his MAGA cap.

The day starts with a gathering of MAGA morons from both the House and Senate where they pray that God will protect Trump and then they shill for a $15 donation so that Trump can go to heaven.

The first committee meeting Buck goes to is the Weaponization of Everything Against Liberals panel where the Republican majority plots out attacks against blue states and Democrats running for any office. After a hearty round of lies and misinformation Buck and his cohorts are turned loose to look for trouble somewhere else.

Then it's time for Bucks Podcast, " God's Warrior Against Woke." After exchanging conspiracy theories with extremists hiding in their parent's basement, Buck signs off playing "YMCA." 

A late lunch came next as Buck gathered some of his cronies and they all went to the Cracker Barrel to celebrate the restaurants return to its old logo because Trump and a host of MAGA nuts told the business to... or else.

Content with stuffing himself with eggs, grits, fried apples, Hashbrown Casserole, and Hamburger Steak, Buck had to hurry back to the Capitol for another committee meeting.

The Near Sight Committee was just being called to order when Buck waddled in, sweating like a pig because he had to fast walk down the corridors. The Republican majority then called for input on taking apart the Department of Education. When it came time for Buck's five minutes, he emphasized the need to get rid of federal standards for schools and to let the states teach children with anti-woke ideology. 

With no more meetings to attend Buck went back to his apartment and changed into a tuxedo. He had booked a private plane to take him to Palm Beach, Florida because his master had invited him for dinner at Mar-a-Lago. 

He was so excited at the thought of getting to sit at Trump's feet (it would be easy with no spine) and getting his table scrapes that he gnawed on his thumb to suppress his joy.

As it Stands, can you guess which MAGA senator or congressman Buck is? If you guessed all of them your right.