There have been many. But after Kirk's murder, Trump is intent on dismantling one thing that sets the United States apart from other nations that authoritarians have taken over.
The drum beat grows louder each day for these traitors to kill our democracy. Thank you for not shying away from calling it out loud and clear. For someone who hates crime so much, why does he love the J6 folks giving them carte Blanch to commit their violence?
Thankful for you both and Michelangelo’s fearless reporting. The community here offers an honest alternative to the hypocrisy we’re seeing played out. Yes donnab, we need to practice our right to freedom of speech in every way possible-rallies are vital and we all need to attend.
I hate to say it, but until a vast majority of White people rise up against these actions by this administration, the USA will continue to decline. The 2026 midterms will tell the tale, although I am not optimistic.
I hate to be a downer but people who won't bother to vote won't march in the streets. Just imagine a coordinated effort by liberal voters to turn out in large numbers with one goal. Stop a fucking dictator! And do the same thing every election cycle you know, to WIN!
And they voted for their leader. Not passively watching but voting for who they wanted. It amazes me how we did this and then act like we were forced into having Trump. Everybody who voted or not made this happen and as long as we avoid the responsibility we had as voters we will repeat it.
Suffer from our ignorance is my guess. Don't forget we did it twice and really showed those Germans how it's done. If we don't figure out how smart Progressives could be so stupid they will do the same stupid thing.
I have posted on Thom Hartmann and Robert Reich's substacks, that Charlie Kirk's murder was Trump's Reichstag Moment and Kirk is his Horst Wessel.
Despite the fact that Tyler Robinson was a Nick Fuentes groyper.
We;ve been living in a fact free environment since Murdoch bought News Corp, and Reagan gave him citizenship that he could buidl Fox news by acquiing a group of six major-market independent television stations from Metromedia in 1985. These stations, including WNEW-TV in New York City (now WNYW) and 21st Century Fox which formed the initial foundation for the Fox Television Stations and were key to building the Fox broadcasting network.
The soft underbelly of America has always been right wing hate, parading under the euphemism of conservatism, but Murdoch metastasized the hate. He has an agenda he hates democracy, he corrupted Australia, then moved to Britain, corrupted Britain and moved to America whee he has finished the job.
Religious fanaticism, racism, homophobia, xenophobia has been with us since the beginning, the King Philips war, the revenge of the Powhatans in the 1622 surprise attack on the James River settlements were the consequence of this attitude of righteous superiority and fear of the other.
Thank God they’re leaving Sirius alone for now. It’s hard not to be terrified and massively depressed. Kamala, whose husband still works for one of the corrupt law firms, never talked about what Trump would do to nature and he is doing it.
It is not a slow motion march toward fascism any longer- it is now a sprint toward full authoritarian control. It won't be long before they come after those of us who are vocal in our resistance on social media. It is terrifying
Speaking of violent groups, I believe Cpl. Vance is a member of Opus Dei. The extreme right-wing catholic fascist group whose members were most famous for torturing and killing political opponents during the Pinoche regime in Chile. The hypocrisy is never ending with these assholes!
These individuals are determined to take away our freedom, and our democracy, from us. Personally, I have never known about any liberals/progressives advocating for violence, as we have preferred the philosophy of Live and Let Live, unlike the conservatives, who have no qualms or quarrels about denying freedom for people and groups they hate, such as people of color, LGBTQ+people, immigrants from Mexico, any part of Central America and South America; also denying people the right to vote, pursuing them for speaking out against trump and his MAGA Mafia minions, as well as his policies.
This thought came to me in the last couple of days, and it is apparently clear, as the years have proved, that Conservativism and Freedom are totally incompatible.
Man, it has been heavy heart news blasts this last week or so. Feels like being gut punched, is scary, awful horrible, wretched and so much more all rolled up in a freshness long expired botulism infested, Sam’n Ella’s specialty breakfast burrito of explosive purging at both ends all thanks to Not-C, authoritarian fascist regime. Where’s the exit ramp ??!!!!
You all must know that the GOP had a plan in place with press and politicians for a coordinated message on this assassination and how to spin it. All they had to was wait for one that fits their plan to suppress left wing voices and is not some spur of the moment Idea. Democrats are all improv and the right has a script. Nobody stabs the Dems in the back like MSM but we don't have anybody else to get out message out. I am sure the Dems trust the press to do the right thing like the same idiot Dems who refused to see what the GOP had become. The press with their insistence that if only the Dems would compromise there would be bipartisanship is doing the same old thing. "If only the left weren't radical" and it works every time.
The drum beat grows louder each day for these traitors to kill our democracy. Thank you for not shying away from calling it out loud and clear. For someone who hates crime so much, why does he love the J6 folks giving them carte Blanch to commit their violence?
Sakina, you are correct. The midterms will tell us which way the centrists are leaning. I am very concerned.
Thanks Donnab! I'm glad that you and others here on Michelangelo's platform are on the right side of history.
Ready for the next NO KINGS protest!!!
Thankful for you both and Michelangelo’s fearless reporting. The community here offers an honest alternative to the hypocrisy we’re seeing played out. Yes donnab, we need to practice our right to freedom of speech in every way possible-rallies are vital and we all need to attend.
Same here, Larry, 100%!
I hate to say it, but until a vast majority of White people rise up against these actions by this administration, the USA will continue to decline. The 2026 midterms will tell the tale, although I am not optimistic.
I hate to be a downer but people who won't bother to vote won't march in the streets. Just imagine a coordinated effort by liberal voters to turn out in large numbers with one goal. Stop a fucking dictator! And do the same thing every election cycle you know, to WIN!
And remember in Germany the people stood by and watched it happen.
And they voted for their leader. Not passively watching but voting for who they wanted. It amazes me how we did this and then act like we were forced into having Trump. Everybody who voted or not made this happen and as long as we avoid the responsibility we had as voters we will repeat it.
That was the cause. We’re experiencing the effects. Now what are we going to do about it?
Suffer from our ignorance is my guess. Don't forget we did it twice and really showed those Germans how it's done. If we don't figure out how smart Progressives could be so stupid they will do the same stupid thing.
I have posted on Thom Hartmann and Robert Reich's substacks, that Charlie Kirk's murder was Trump's Reichstag Moment and Kirk is his Horst Wessel.
Despite the fact that Tyler Robinson was a Nick Fuentes groyper.
We;ve been living in a fact free environment since Murdoch bought News Corp, and Reagan gave him citizenship that he could buidl Fox news by acquiing a group of six major-market independent television stations from Metromedia in 1985. These stations, including WNEW-TV in New York City (now WNYW) and 21st Century Fox which formed the initial foundation for the Fox Television Stations and were key to building the Fox broadcasting network.
The soft underbelly of America has always been right wing hate, parading under the euphemism of conservatism, but Murdoch metastasized the hate. He has an agenda he hates democracy, he corrupted Australia, then moved to Britain, corrupted Britain and moved to America whee he has finished the job.
Religious fanaticism, racism, homophobia, xenophobia has been with us since the beginning, the King Philips war, the revenge of the Powhatans in the 1622 surprise attack on the James River settlements were the consequence of this attitude of righteous superiority and fear of the other.
WF, well said.
Thank God they’re leaving Sirius alone for now. It’s hard not to be terrified and massively depressed. Kamala, whose husband still works for one of the corrupt law firms, never talked about what Trump would do to nature and he is doing it.
It is not a slow motion march toward fascism any longer- it is now a sprint toward full authoritarian control. It won't be long before they come after those of us who are vocal in our resistance on social media. It is terrifying
Speaking of violent groups, I believe Cpl. Vance is a member of Opus Dei. The extreme right-wing catholic fascist group whose members were most famous for torturing and killing political opponents during the Pinoche regime in Chile. The hypocrisy is never ending with these assholes!
The economy isn't the greatest right now. The Fed doesn't lower interest rates until they sense a recession brewing.
This will determine how voters feel next fall in the mid terms.
Interesting to note that Kirk wanted the Epstein files released. Now he is gone. The GOP voted again not to release the files.
These individuals are determined to take away our freedom, and our democracy, from us. Personally, I have never known about any liberals/progressives advocating for violence, as we have preferred the philosophy of Live and Let Live, unlike the conservatives, who have no qualms or quarrels about denying freedom for people and groups they hate, such as people of color, LGBTQ+people, immigrants from Mexico, any part of Central America and South America; also denying people the right to vote, pursuing them for speaking out against trump and his MAGA Mafia minions, as well as his policies.
This thought came to me in the last couple of days, and it is apparently clear, as the years have proved, that Conservativism and Freedom are totally incompatible.
Feel free to prove me wrong, if you can.
Man, it has been heavy heart news blasts this last week or so. Feels like being gut punched, is scary, awful horrible, wretched and so much more all rolled up in a freshness long expired botulism infested, Sam’n Ella’s specialty breakfast burrito of explosive purging at both ends all thanks to Not-C, authoritarian fascist regime. Where’s the exit ramp ??!!!!
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You all must know that the GOP had a plan in place with press and politicians for a coordinated message on this assassination and how to spin it. All they had to was wait for one that fits their plan to suppress left wing voices and is not some spur of the moment Idea. Democrats are all improv and the right has a script. Nobody stabs the Dems in the back like MSM but we don't have anybody else to get out message out. I am sure the Dems trust the press to do the right thing like the same idiot Dems who refused to see what the GOP had become. The press with their insistence that if only the Dems would compromise there would be bipartisanship is doing the same old thing. "If only the left weren't radical" and it works every time.