Trump is the American Julius Ceasar. He is doing what I expected: his own self demolition, irrepelible harm to the GOP, and weakening America. The question yet to be answered, who amongst his circle will end his reign.
And not at all to forget the whole 50-plus years of Republican moves to limit democracy and with a large large network of many sorts besides the Heritage Foundation. While many of their people are fools, connivors, socially impaired, greed merchants, and anti-democratic, the group as a whole seems motivated largely by whatever fears Trump puts
to them, as if their political positions were the only things they think they could ever do.
They appear to be in a very tough bubble, apparently confused by their own hypocrisy especially as elected officials who should be beholden to all of us, not just their own kind.
I like it that the word "malleable" crept into your analysis of The Apprentice. Donold can be swayed, certainly bought, so easily. It seems that he really doesn't have a mind of his own, but fills it with whatever seems like a good transaction for him. Follow the money. We've got ourselves a doozy. Hopefully, not for long, though the undoing of some of his changes will take along time. Good riddance.
I love your drawing. Even though it feels like we are only one person trying to fight 47 and his insane policies, executive orders, etc. - as in one person can ride a unicycle - but all of us that are feeling like we are riding a unicycle come together then there will be power in numbers. It takes skill to balance a unicycle, a bicycle, a motorcycle, and even a bicycle built for two. So, thank you for the drawings. They always make me think that there is power in numbers, and if we keep coming together and communicating, maybe, just maybe, we can ride away from those who try to follow us and bring chaos and fear.
There IS power in numbers. There are more like minded, moral people in our country than those who voted for Trump. So don’t be discouraged, if only because it’s what his allies hope for.
I'm trying to get in a sort of groove of "big picture" thinking; not going down too many specific horror holes. Since I love the pareto rule, I'm going to apply it to my focus on the sh#t-storm of stuff coming from the WH, mainly.
I see his goal as trying to make us give up bc it's just too much & hopefully I'll keep my sanity intack.
And the chaos begins. Now people will begin to see what they voted for...although I am still not convinced it was a landslide. How could the polls say it was neck and neck with the result we got? I think something isn't rotten in Denmark, but right here. Petting a cat can calm you down though, I've learned.
I watch Wall Street for signs of panic…. (BTW, McCarthy was funded by the libertarian right, the mob that gave us the John Birchers. Cohn was probably their water boy.)
Caroline Kenedy's video message to Congress was a damning rebuke of RFK, Jr. Too bad it will fall on the deaf ears of Republicans who live in a sealed Trump bubble. Trump had a confab at Mira Lago so that the politicians could kiss his ass and reassure him of their blind obedience.
Unless "we" come up with programs, policies, rules, regulations that people vote for...Who is running in 2026? The mid-term election will be a blood bath...
We’re kindling for his blaze.
I’m listening to Mary Anne Budde interview on “The Woodlands”
.. substack title
Jake Owensby is friend & interviewer
Wonderful shift to myself… through her experiences .. “How We Learn to be Brave “
Bishop Mary Anne Budde
Trump is the American Julius Ceasar. He is doing what I expected: his own self demolition, irrepelible harm to the GOP, and weakening America. The question yet to be answered, who amongst his circle will end his reign.
we can only hope...but end his reign to what end? Vance is a "2025" devotee
And not at all to forget the whole 50-plus years of Republican moves to limit democracy and with a large large network of many sorts besides the Heritage Foundation. While many of their people are fools, connivors, socially impaired, greed merchants, and anti-democratic, the group as a whole seems motivated largely by whatever fears Trump puts
to them, as if their political positions were the only things they think they could ever do.
They appear to be in a very tough bubble, apparently confused by their own hypocrisy especially as elected officials who should be beholden to all of us, not just their own kind.
What. A. Mess.
I was thinking Caligula or Nero
I don’t think there are any missteps possible. His goal is to rule through brutality, like all dictators. Terrorizing is the goal.
I like it that the word "malleable" crept into your analysis of The Apprentice. Donold can be swayed, certainly bought, so easily. It seems that he really doesn't have a mind of his own, but fills it with whatever seems like a good transaction for him. Follow the money. We've got ourselves a doozy. Hopefully, not for long, though the undoing of some of his changes will take along time. Good riddance.
Thank you for your concise writing - it’s so appreciated in these early days of the administration’s chaotic actions.
I love your drawing. Even though it feels like we are only one person trying to fight 47 and his insane policies, executive orders, etc. - as in one person can ride a unicycle - but all of us that are feeling like we are riding a unicycle come together then there will be power in numbers. It takes skill to balance a unicycle, a bicycle, a motorcycle, and even a bicycle built for two. So, thank you for the drawings. They always make me think that there is power in numbers, and if we keep coming together and communicating, maybe, just maybe, we can ride away from those who try to follow us and bring chaos and fear.
There IS power in numbers. There are more like minded, moral people in our country than those who voted for Trump. So don’t be discouraged, if only because it’s what his allies hope for.
Love the cartoon.
I'm trying to get in a sort of groove of "big picture" thinking; not going down too many specific horror holes. Since I love the pareto rule, I'm going to apply it to my focus on the sh#t-storm of stuff coming from the WH, mainly.
I see his goal as trying to make us give up bc it's just too much & hopefully I'll keep my sanity intack.
Carol, let us take it one doofus at a time.
yes- I noticed Karoline Leavitt wearing the cross-talk about "staging"! no shame!
And the chaos begins. Now people will begin to see what they voted for...although I am still not convinced it was a landslide. How could the polls say it was neck and neck with the result we got? I think something isn't rotten in Denmark, but right here. Petting a cat can calm you down though, I've learned.
I watch Wall Street for signs of panic…. (BTW, McCarthy was funded by the libertarian right, the mob that gave us the John Birchers. Cohn was probably their water boy.)
Caroline Kenedy's video message to Congress was a damning rebuke of RFK, Jr. Too bad it will fall on the deaf ears of Republicans who live in a sealed Trump bubble. Trump had a confab at Mira Lago so that the politicians could kiss his ass and reassure him of their blind obedience.
Unless "we" come up with programs, policies, rules, regulations that people vote for...Who is running in 2026? The mid-term election will be a blood bath...