Liza, every single day, multiple times a day, I am near tears because of the latest cruel, deliberate, unthinking atrocity he has visited upon us. He, and his clown-car cabinet, all his wicked Orcs, and the plain and simple fact that all the Republicans in the Congress are either with him all the way to hell, or they are so paralyzed with fear of losing their jobs that they just stand back, stand by, and clutch their pearls. They COULD stop him! But they won't because they simply lack the guts. I am so disgusted, depressed, anxious, fearful, and MAD. I run around screaming when no one can hear me.
Democracy needs occasional annealing and re-tempering to retain its strength. We, the people, shall take to the streets and raise our voices to show the world our strength and determination. Let the heat of the forge be felt across the land. The ringing of our hammers shall pierce the ears of our enemies.
I'm an old soldier. I've seen: war, interment camps, and the cruelty humans can inflict on others. I suffer from PTSD. My strongly held belief, this country is under attack from within. They are attacking by the use of untrue memes which are driving wedges into society to cleave us apart. The best non-violent strategy consists of: calling out the lies, using humor to laugh at those attacking, and keep a peaceful protest in their faces. The work of you and many other SubStackers keep the believers in democracy: informed and organized, and at the same time provided us with a community. Thank you for your caring and sharing.
Someone, please, tell me: During 2025, has any Supreme Court decision successfully restricted any of the Trump34f administration's actions or intentions? Maybe I missed something.
The only way to thwart the Trump34f administration's intent is for federal employees at all levels to just refuse to follow illegal or unjust orders. This would be very much like a union's labor strike. Those who are ordered to do unconstitutional things must simply refuse. The Trump34f machine will have no effect if civil servants simply refuse to carry out Trump34f's orders.
:-) Oh, for example, those that deal with upholding laws dealing with foreign criminals crossing into the US illegally to pursue their criminal careers here. Hm?
In my opinion, the rule of law must prevail in such cases, the same as in all judicial matters. Please give some examples of specific cases that you refer to. I am eager to learn.
That's good to know. Would you also say that the laws against genital mutilation of children should be applied to what ideologues term "gender-affirming surgeries"?
In my humble opinion, that is a matter for USA courts of law to decide. I don't know those laws, but my feelings in the matter are irrelevant in any case.
Oh, thank you so much for that last cartoon. Thank you, too, for the advice. Honestly, staying calm seems nigh unto impossible. We are lucky to have one another---all of us. This is my support group.
Fun cartoon that made me laugh. And I needed that. I CAN NOT, and yes, I am shouting. for the life of me understand what in God's Holy Name is going on with SCOTUS. Have they all been hypnotized? Have they lost their moral sensibility? Did they forget their job is to uphold the law...not destroy it? Really? These justices are smart...they must know what they are doing is wrong wrong wrong, unheard of, and yet..... How do they live with themselves? What do their children, friends and family think? My neck is cracking from shaking it in disbelief. Thanks again for the laugh. I'm taking some time off politics (only a night; the book is short) and will read Captain Underpants.
IT boggles my mind how differently Americans think, be they justices or just ordinary citizens. I have lived in a bubble most of my life (not bragging), so I just don't get it.
Was thinking of the story of king Midas this afternoon. How giddy he was when Dionysus gave him the power to turn everything he touched to gold.. and it ultimately was what ended him. The Supreme Court has been corrupted by an ideology incompatible with decency..let’s watch which of their flawed decisions will reveal just how much gold he can consume..
It’s come to this - that I’m not what i believed I’d become - someone wishing only benign things for (at least the majority of) fellow humans..Perhaps it’s at the root of our anger at what we’re observing in these warped personalities, having hoped if they existed we were insulated from their derangement by wiser, largely benevolent humans the majority recognized as worthy of leadership..
(Apologies, Liza, I’m only halfway through my first cup of coffee)
Thank you as always for your steady moral center, good heart - and your wonderful artwork.
In my opinion, the rule of law must prevail in such cases, the same as in all judicial matters. Please give some examples of specific cases that you refer to.
Your bonus cartoon could apply to the “wave” that hit us every day lately…all we can do is yell!
Thanks Liza for helping us keep our sanity.
Thank you, Hazel.
Liza, every single day, multiple times a day, I am near tears because of the latest cruel, deliberate, unthinking atrocity he has visited upon us. He, and his clown-car cabinet, all his wicked Orcs, and the plain and simple fact that all the Republicans in the Congress are either with him all the way to hell, or they are so paralyzed with fear of losing their jobs that they just stand back, stand by, and clutch their pearls. They COULD stop him! But they won't because they simply lack the guts. I am so disgusted, depressed, anxious, fearful, and MAD. I run around screaming when no one can hear me.
I know, me too. Disappointed in fellow Americans for not stopping him as they could, and for those who don't seem to care. Don't care about democracy.
This morning I saw this:
New Army Shaving Policy Will Allow Soldiers with Skin Condition that Affects Mostly Black Men to Be Kicked Out.
Seriously! Institutional racism. This is no joke; just Google it. 🤯🤬
Democracy needs occasional annealing and re-tempering to retain its strength. We, the people, shall take to the streets and raise our voices to show the world our strength and determination. Let the heat of the forge be felt across the land. The ringing of our hammers shall pierce the ears of our enemies.
I don't know you well enough, Terry, to know if you're being hyperbolic! But it sounds good to me!
I'm an old soldier. I've seen: war, interment camps, and the cruelty humans can inflict on others. I suffer from PTSD. My strongly held belief, this country is under attack from within. They are attacking by the use of untrue memes which are driving wedges into society to cleave us apart. The best non-violent strategy consists of: calling out the lies, using humor to laugh at those attacking, and keep a peaceful protest in their faces. The work of you and many other SubStackers keep the believers in democracy: informed and organized, and at the same time provided us with a community. Thank you for your caring and sharing.
Someone, please, tell me: During 2025, has any Supreme Court decision successfully restricted any of the Trump34f administration's actions or intentions? Maybe I missed something.
The only way to thwart the Trump34f administration's intent is for federal employees at all levels to just refuse to follow illegal or unjust orders. This would be very much like a union's labor strike. Those who are ordered to do unconstitutional things must simply refuse. The Trump34f machine will have no effect if civil servants simply refuse to carry out Trump34f's orders.
And what about the legal orders that woke judges and woke bureaucrats do everything to stymie? What's your view of that?
I am not aware of those. Please explain them for me.
:-) Oh, for example, those that deal with upholding laws dealing with foreign criminals crossing into the US illegally to pursue their criminal careers here. Hm?
In my opinion, the rule of law must prevail in such cases, the same as in all judicial matters. Please give some examples of specific cases that you refer to. I am eager to learn.
That's good to know. Would you also say that the laws against genital mutilation of children should be applied to what ideologues term "gender-affirming surgeries"?
In my humble opinion, that is a matter for USA courts of law to decide. I don't know those laws, but my feelings in the matter are irrelevant in any case.
one big beautiful stink bomb..if it smells like BS....you know the rest!
Oh, thank you so much for that last cartoon. Thank you, too, for the advice. Honestly, staying calm seems nigh unto impossible. We are lucky to have one another---all of us. This is my support group.
I'm so glad this is your support group. We need it.
Fun cartoon that made me laugh. And I needed that. I CAN NOT, and yes, I am shouting. for the life of me understand what in God's Holy Name is going on with SCOTUS. Have they all been hypnotized? Have they lost their moral sensibility? Did they forget their job is to uphold the law...not destroy it? Really? These justices are smart...they must know what they are doing is wrong wrong wrong, unheard of, and yet..... How do they live with themselves? What do their children, friends and family think? My neck is cracking from shaking it in disbelief. Thanks again for the laugh. I'm taking some time off politics (only a night; the book is short) and will read Captain Underpants.
Sadly, some of them never had any moral sensibility to begin with. Looking at you, Justices Thomas and Alito.
You're probably right.
IT boggles my mind how differently Americans think, be they justices or just ordinary citizens. I have lived in a bubble most of my life (not bragging), so I just don't get it.
Was thinking of the story of king Midas this afternoon. How giddy he was when Dionysus gave him the power to turn everything he touched to gold.. and it ultimately was what ended him. The Supreme Court has been corrupted by an ideology incompatible with decency..let’s watch which of their flawed decisions will reveal just how much gold he can consume..
That's a hopeful comment, in a way. Thank you. I'd like to think it will all come crashing down....soon before he destroys all that we have built.
It’s come to this - that I’m not what i believed I’d become - someone wishing only benign things for (at least the majority of) fellow humans..Perhaps it’s at the root of our anger at what we’re observing in these warped personalities, having hoped if they existed we were insulated from their derangement by wiser, largely benevolent humans the majority recognized as worthy of leadership..
(Apologies, Liza, I’m only halfway through my first cup of coffee)
Thank you as always for your steady moral center, good heart - and your wonderful artwork.
In my opinion, the rule of law must prevail in such cases, the same as in all judicial matters. Please give some examples of specific cases that you refer to.
Many thanks, Liz. I appreciate your pint of view in all your posts. Take very good care.