Don’t sell yourself short Michael, our allies have already been moving away from the US, the day after the election. The EU just closed a trading deal with Mexico, and Canada and Great Britain have established a treaty with Myanmar. And they are now exploring more opportunities with China.
Additionally, NATO may disintegrate, as our allies realize they can’t rely on America, and they are taking steps to sure up their defenses, and rely less on the US.
We’re also going to see many countries in Africa, Asia and Latin and South American countries create better relations with Russia and China, since our USAID is drying up.
This could be consequential to our future relationships as we betray our allies and nations who depend on us for critical services like healthcare and education, no longer see america as a champion of freedom and liberty.
Bottom line: the damage is incalculable, unnecessary, and self-inflicted!
Amazing how one person can disturb the world order and at the same time regress decades of progress and relationships built. Sadly DumDum has left a real bad taste to many Canadians. Aside from our low dollar there is much coverage here on how many are changing plans to not vacation/visit- spend money - in the US. If DumDum can't get into the history books as great leader why not be the best at being the worst leader to get the number one position.
Dum dum has many dum dums who support and enable him, which is how our country is in this mess. So tragic and sad that many of our family and friends are included in this betrayal of America.
My brother and sister-in-law live in Canada and were supposed to come to the US for vacation this year. That has been cancelled due to the Orange Menace. My sister-in-law and her ladies group were also planning to visit Sedona this year for a retreat and they cancelled that too. I do not blame them.
Wow wow wow, they are doing exactly what we expected, adding on to the mountain of debt which will take us to the bottom of the world order. China knows we can no longer continue to maintain Superpower status, because of all our debt, which we owe mostly to them! Rome is burning and Orange Hitler is fiddling.
America's brand took a serious blow in 2016 when the sociopathic narcissist was elected the first time. Now it's cratered with the sociopathic narcissist, convicted felon, and adjudicated rapist being elected for a second time. NATO countries, Mexico and Canada have every right not to trust us now and to do whatever they need to in order to protect themselves. China is poised to replace us as the next world superpower. In the meantime, we will continue to fight back here. How about some impeachment inquiries by the Dems concerning the laws that have already been broken? Sure, it won't go anywhere, but they can try. Sadly, we are no longer a nation of laws. Put another way, the laws only apply to some people, but that was always the case. With DJT, I'm surprised that he was indicted, let alone convicted.
Sakina, I read that Norm Eisen filed suit against Musk and Doge. Trump should be removed on the basis of not knowing what the heck he's doing. Jaime Raskin and other Dems in Congress are working to oppose this insanity. I don't trust the Supremes since they gave the orange fascist immunity. It looks like a coup. Rump's bullying our allies and his trade wars are opposed by any Economist. It all proves his incompetence.
You're in a good state, Sakina. I am in a fascist wonderland. Yes, Jaime Raskin is great, a very good man. I hope we can count on Congress to fight for our democracy.
Me three Sakina! I have to count on folks like Jamie Raskin too, living in the gerrymandered state of NC where the GOP runs roughshod over everything. We may have a Democrat for a governor and AG (Jeff Jackson who I adore) but they too are fighting an uphill battle.
Trump and Musk are both showman and Americans love a good show especially since our press frames everything as a struggle between personalities and phony drama like the farce of approving Trumps cabinet nominations and the promise of brave Republicans defying Trump and risking their elected positions on principle. They won't defy their voters and stop Trump if their voters love Trump, plain and simple. Fawning over Collins and Murkowski delights the people who believe they are rogues who will actually sink one of Trump's nominees and these people aren't Trumpers but duped Americans who see some kind of salvation in the phony press narrative that goes on every day. The supposed conflict between Musk and Trump launches a thousand movie-based narratives that people so love in participating in. The people who see themselves as safe don't give a fuck about the actual victims including those who refuse to vote for the Dems based on misguided fantasy of principled purity. Republicans vote to keep the Dems out of power and it's sad we don't have that kind of resolve in keeping the GOP out of power. We came close in 2020 but lost it again in 2024. We need something more reliable than inspiration if we are going to beat these guys. Sometimes I feel right wing propaganda feeds the criticism that the left heaps on Democrats keeping them in minority and expecting a minority to do more. What is the definition of insanity? We all know what it is. Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.
Just saw an interview on CBS evening news with a rural farmer and how Tariffs with China is a bad thing and that the industry lost ~$27 Billion when China retaliated last time during DumDum's presidency. He actually said DumDum is a good negotiator and hopes it won't happen and rural farmers put him in office. It amazes me to hear how he could have lost his farm last time yet voted for him again. During that last period the farmers were given money ( subsidized) to survive. Hear I thought Repugs were all for free market and not hand-outs.
Never forget the power of misinformation. It is the elephant in the room that gets mentioned but is quickly forgotten whenever it's inconvenient to the narrative and yes, the left does that a lot.
Excellent post, today, Michael! As usual, you are right on with the horrible issues Trump has created. Thank you for your insight, intelligence and love of true democracy.
I must confess that I was freaking out over the situation in a certain country, but I get it now. It’s a 24 hr a day freak show. And what a show it is. The key word is “show”. Sick entertainment indeed.
I could never have imagined it. More like a rather ludicrous nightmare. But nightmares end as soon as you wake up, don’t you know.
Don’t sell yourself short Michael, our allies have already been moving away from the US, the day after the election. The EU just closed a trading deal with Mexico, and Canada and Great Britain have established a treaty with Myanmar. And they are now exploring more opportunities with China.
Additionally, NATO may disintegrate, as our allies realize they can’t rely on America, and they are taking steps to sure up their defenses, and rely less on the US.
We’re also going to see many countries in Africa, Asia and Latin and South American countries create better relations with Russia and China, since our USAID is drying up.
This could be consequential to our future relationships as we betray our allies and nations who depend on us for critical services like healthcare and education, no longer see america as a champion of freedom and liberty.
Bottom line: the damage is incalculable, unnecessary, and self-inflicted!
Amazing how one person can disturb the world order and at the same time regress decades of progress and relationships built. Sadly DumDum has left a real bad taste to many Canadians. Aside from our low dollar there is much coverage here on how many are changing plans to not vacation/visit- spend money - in the US. If DumDum can't get into the history books as great leader why not be the best at being the worst leader to get the number one position.
Dum dum has many dum dums who support and enable him, which is how our country is in this mess. So tragic and sad that many of our family and friends are included in this betrayal of America.
My brother and sister-in-law live in Canada and were supposed to come to the US for vacation this year. That has been cancelled due to the Orange Menace. My sister-in-law and her ladies group were also planning to visit Sedona this year for a retreat and they cancelled that too. I do not blame them.
Wow wow wow, they are doing exactly what we expected, adding on to the mountain of debt which will take us to the bottom of the world order. China knows we can no longer continue to maintain Superpower status, because of all our debt, which we owe mostly to them! Rome is burning and Orange Hitler is fiddling.
Exactly.
America's brand took a serious blow in 2016 when the sociopathic narcissist was elected the first time. Now it's cratered with the sociopathic narcissist, convicted felon, and adjudicated rapist being elected for a second time. NATO countries, Mexico and Canada have every right not to trust us now and to do whatever they need to in order to protect themselves. China is poised to replace us as the next world superpower. In the meantime, we will continue to fight back here. How about some impeachment inquiries by the Dems concerning the laws that have already been broken? Sure, it won't go anywhere, but they can try. Sadly, we are no longer a nation of laws. Put another way, the laws only apply to some people, but that was always the case. With DJT, I'm surprised that he was indicted, let alone convicted.
Sakina, I read that Norm Eisen filed suit against Musk and Doge. Trump should be removed on the basis of not knowing what the heck he's doing. Jaime Raskin and other Dems in Congress are working to oppose this insanity. I don't trust the Supremes since they gave the orange fascist immunity. It looks like a coup. Rump's bullying our allies and his trade wars are opposed by any Economist. It all proves his incompetence.
I love Jaime Raskin! I wish he was my rep, but he's a couple of districts over. I have Steny Hoyer.
You're in a good state, Sakina. I am in a fascist wonderland. Yes, Jaime Raskin is great, a very good man. I hope we can count on Congress to fight for our democracy.
Me too, Donnab!
Me three Sakina! I have to count on folks like Jamie Raskin too, living in the gerrymandered state of NC where the GOP runs roughshod over everything. We may have a Democrat for a governor and AG (Jeff Jackson who I adore) but they too are fighting an uphill battle.
It was mentioned on Thom Hartmann’s show today that the 2024 election of three NC Congress members are the result of republicon gerrymandering.
Glad he at least blinked, but That Rump and Co. never face consequences for illegal acts does not bode well for us.
Trump and Musk are both showman and Americans love a good show especially since our press frames everything as a struggle between personalities and phony drama like the farce of approving Trumps cabinet nominations and the promise of brave Republicans defying Trump and risking their elected positions on principle. They won't defy their voters and stop Trump if their voters love Trump, plain and simple. Fawning over Collins and Murkowski delights the people who believe they are rogues who will actually sink one of Trump's nominees and these people aren't Trumpers but duped Americans who see some kind of salvation in the phony press narrative that goes on every day. The supposed conflict between Musk and Trump launches a thousand movie-based narratives that people so love in participating in. The people who see themselves as safe don't give a fuck about the actual victims including those who refuse to vote for the Dems based on misguided fantasy of principled purity. Republicans vote to keep the Dems out of power and it's sad we don't have that kind of resolve in keeping the GOP out of power. We came close in 2020 but lost it again in 2024. We need something more reliable than inspiration if we are going to beat these guys. Sometimes I feel right wing propaganda feeds the criticism that the left heaps on Democrats keeping them in minority and expecting a minority to do more. What is the definition of insanity? We all know what it is. Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.
Just saw an interview on CBS evening news with a rural farmer and how Tariffs with China is a bad thing and that the industry lost ~$27 Billion when China retaliated last time during DumDum's presidency. He actually said DumDum is a good negotiator and hopes it won't happen and rural farmers put him in office. It amazes me to hear how he could have lost his farm last time yet voted for him again. During that last period the farmers were given money ( subsidized) to survive. Hear I thought Repugs were all for free market and not hand-outs.
Innate racism is what makes a farmer who got burned the last time vote for Drumpf a second time IMO.
Never forget the power of misinformation. It is the elephant in the room that gets mentioned but is quickly forgotten whenever it's inconvenient to the narrative and yes, the left does that a lot.
It’s an easy way to raise taxes on the poorest Americans.
Excellent post, today, Michael! As usual, you are right on with the horrible issues Trump has created. Thank you for your insight, intelligence and love of true democracy.
So true. He just keeps jerking everyone’s chain.
I must confess that I was freaking out over the situation in a certain country, but I get it now. It’s a 24 hr a day freak show. And what a show it is. The key word is “show”. Sick entertainment indeed.
I could never have imagined it. More like a rather ludicrous nightmare. But nightmares end as soon as you wake up, don’t you know.
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