For the past few weeks the focus of the so-called “liberal media” has been on the roller coaster ride of the stock market. While it appears to me Trump is sending “hints” to investors who are raking in massive profits on the upward parts of the ride. That said, I believe the DAMAGE has already been done in regard to Trump’s destroying America’s standing in the “free” world. I actually believe if Trump changed his tune today America’s former allies are already at the point where they CANNOT trust America, period, full stop. After all, Trump was elected by the American people. So, it’s “we the people” who are responsible for all this DAMAGE.
OK, how much DAMAGE is there? OMG, where to start. For me, it started almost immediately after the inauguration (where, if you remember, Musk threw a couple Sieg Hiels in the inauguration ceremony). Shortly thereafter, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was, in essence, destroyed by the Musk/Trump administration. By some estimates, OVER 3 MILLION people in some of the poorest places around the globe will be DEAD by the end of this year, because of us. The reach of USAID went much further than that, including support for Ukraine keeping “the lights on” in regard to Vladimir Putin’s outrageous assault on their nation.
Oh yes, USAID was, in some way, investigating (f)Elon Musk in one or more of his businesses. I believe it was Starlink and its terminals in Ukraine. I have no idea of the details and, obviously, I’m too lazy to do a little research to find out. However, this is just one of the alleged instances of a conflict of interest regarding Musk and his Dogeshits. There were, allegedly, something like 17 government investigations into Musk’s business empire which, apparently, fell into the category of “waste, fraud, and abuse” – so they’re now gone. Poof! As Musk goes back to being a CEO he’ll have much less to keep him up at night – more time for his 14 children.
Possibly GREATER DAMAGE lies on the horizon – it’s just that, to me, the ruthless willingness of Musk/Trump to say things like “no one’s dying” because of eliminating USAID is preposterous and puts them into the pure EVIL category – but, domestically the major DAMAGE is likely to be the destruction of a functioning Department of Justice (DOJ). “We the people” are inching closer and closer to the reality (which I predicted months ago – I read “Project 2025) of an administration which refuses to abide by actual court decisions. They’ve ILLEGALLY taken approximately 300 PEOPLE off the streets, declared they are gang members, and sent them to a gulag in El Salvafor – where the U.S. is paying El Salvador to keep them (In incredible TORTURE like situations), Of course, with NO “due process.” You know, that annoying promise of our constitution!
Just yesterday I heard Trump say something like, “If we had to give all of these people ‘due process’ it could take years.” This is coming out of the mouth of the man who blocked the “right wing” immigration bill during the final year of the Biden administration. That legislation was designed to get more agents at the border and provide MORE immigration judges to speed up the process of determining which people who migrated to the U.S. were eligible to remain and work here. From my perspective the United States, which is a “nation of immigrants,” should be welcoming to those who come here and are eligible to stay based on our system of laws. (I believe they should get a “green card” – but, obviously, I’m not sure)
However, speaking of “due process.” Where would Trump be today without it. For heaven’s sake – he allegedly committed OVER 85 FELONIES the last time around. He was found GUILTY by a jury of 12 people, including a MAGA supporter, of 34 FELONIES for actual “election interference” when he hid the payments to a couple women he had illicit affairs (adultery, for all you MAGA “Christians”) with to keep “we the people” in the dark after the Access Hollywood tape was made public. Additionally, Trump was alleged to have violated the Espionage Act and, in essence, attempting a coup on January 6th, 2021. By MOST accounts he would have been convicted had those cases gone to trial. Trump used his “due process” rights to “delay, delay” until, somehow, “we the people” gave him a “get out of jail free” card. Why would anyone outside the U.S. trust us?
Additionally, the Congress is controlled by republicans and MOST of them are living in fear of a nasty Trump “tweet” to the point where they vote for stuff they know is ridiculous in order to show their “loyalty.” (Or should I say “fealty?”) Republicans in Congress, for years, have been the reason legislation which would be favorable to “we the people” never seems to get passed (with the exception of Biden’s first two years). This all started with Newt Gingrich back in the 90’s and was put on steroids by the “filibusters” (which really don’t seem like real filibusters to me) of Mitch McConnell. Sadly, the democrats are such wimps at messaging, the American public has no idea how we got to this place. We’ve been inching toward fascism since the days of Ronald Reagan and the republican tax cuts for the wealthy. (The newest version is on the horizon.)
The point is, when the executive branch of government isn’t being “checked” by the legislative branch AND the judicial branch – we have devolved into a fascist state. I keep hearing pundits (when I choose to watch TV “news”) using the term “authoritarianism” as to where Trump is leading us. For some reason they’re afraid to use the term “fascism” – but, that’s exactly where we’re headed. I’ve pointed out numerous times here when you have a government/corporate partnership, that’s the definition of a fascist state. Just look at the $239 MILLION Trump raised for his inauguration (where Musk flashed the Sieg Hiels with NO pushback from republicans) – OVER one hundred corporations donated AT LEAST a million dollars for what? For some parties? Of course not, it was to publicly demonstrate fealty to Trump. Full stop! (Many were companies that claimed they would no longer support anyone involved in the INSURRECTION back in January of 2021) The world is watching!
But, I’ve only mentioned the “tip of the iceberg.” What do you think is the reaction around the globe of Trump potentially crashing the world’s economy over his lifetime fantasy with tariffs. Up until a day or two ago I’ve NEVER heard Trump indicate he had even the basic understanding of who pays for a tariff. Do you think that might add to the anger people around the globe who’ve been traditional allies of America as Trump risks the world economy out of stupidity? Again, “we the people” caused this to happen so it’s no surprise people in Europe are turned off to America for this reason. The Chinese people are making fun of Trump and Vance – and, the Chinese government is going to make Trump “grovel” in order to even begin a negotiation. And, Europe – they are planning to “go it alone” out of self defense.
But, as always with republicans, there’s more. This one digs at my heart similar to the USAID disaster. I know people from Ukraine. I know one woman who is a classroom assistant in the school district where I worked whose grandfather (and, therefore, her mother) refuse to leave Ukraine despite the ILLEGAL assault on their nation from Vladimir Putin – the world’s number one WAR CRIMINAL. Just the thought of the United States abandoning Ukraine as it FIGHTS to save it’s fledgling democracy (and prevent Putin’s fever dream of remaking the Soviet Union) makes me sick to my stomach. One of the charities I support is focused on help for the many orphans being created by Russia’s ILLEGAL assault. But, it’s Europe where the danger of Trump’s ignorance lies. How do you think they’re viewing Trump’s TRAITOROUS pivot toward Russia?
Trump, to me is simply verifying he’s a TRAITOR. After all, as I said above, he led an attempted coup (against the American government) back in 2021. Since he took office in January 2025 Trump has given repeated signals he’s taking the side of Russia. He keeps touting how he’s going to bring the war to an end by ripping Ukraine off of its “rare earths” while failing to even suggest that Russia would simply need to withdraw its troops in order to end the war on that day. Trump is suggesting that Russia would be “sacrificing” by keeping “only” the territory it now controls – 20% of Ukraine. (And, Oh by the way, do you trust Putin regardless?) Trump is further turning the Europeans against “we the people” – and, understandably so – while he’s being made to look like a fool by both Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
In my mind the DAMAGE Trump is causing approaches an irreparable condition already. How could ANY of our traditional allies trust America at this point? (And, it’s going to get MUCH worse before it gets better) Obviously, both Putin and Xi know they can “play” Trump “like a fiddle.” So, where will he turn? North Korea? The Middle East? Certainly not Africa. Oh, I forgot – Trump is in really good standing with El Salvador – at least at the time I’m writing this. Keep in mind, there’s well over 3 1/2 years left of this fiasco – short of republicans coming to their senses – or, the American people revolting by voting in enough democrats in 2026 for the FINAL impeachment – although, if that were the case it would require impeaching BOTH Trump and Vance.
I’m not one who believes we will still have “free and fair elections” in 2026. (I truly hope I’m wrong) Remember, Trump idolizes Putin and republicans idolize Orban of Hungary. You can see it in Trump’s executive order aimed at making ALL elections federal – and, giving the election data from each state to his co-president (the Sieg Hiels flashing) Musk. In other words he wants to “Make America like Russia.” Myself, along with MANY others – to the plugged ears of MOST Americans – warned about Project 2025. I mean, Trump’s “puppet masters” put it all out on the internet in WRITING. People simply needed to read at least some of it.
One of these days take a good look at the White House “ceremony” of the Executive Orders Trump is signing virtually every day. The person who brings the document to him to sign EXPLAINS what is in the document – virtually directing Trump as to what he’s expected to sign. I, personally, don’t believe Trump has any idea what to expect when these orders arrive at the “resolute desk” – he simply dutifully signs them. My guess is, after today’s signing ceremony, he, along with his Secret Service detail, were off to one of his golf courses. He’s AVERAGING at least two rounds of golf each week. (As someone who loves golf, I can attest that takes up MOST of those two days – plus costs the taxpayers MILLIONS for the plane trip and putting up the Secret Service – usually in one of his own properties. A great strategic grift.
Speaking of grifting – here’s another example of the DAMAGE Trump is doing to the United States (and, of course, our constitution) which falls into the category of “unbelievable grifting.” Trump came up with a “meme coin” – which I must admit I have no idea what that is – at the beginning of his presidency (I believe it was started right after the election) where people “invest” in these “coins” and Trump’s family gets the money (?) – honestly, seems like a huge ponzi scheme to me, but what do I know? – but, at the bare minimum, Trump gains MILLIONS from the trading fees. Now he’s offering a dinner invite (and trip through the “White House” – the original offer of that “perc” was revised to leave us all to our imaginations because of the OBVIOUS illegality) to the “Top 220 “investors” in his $Trump coin – whatever that is. You can’t thumb your nose at the emoluments clause in the Constitution any more than that.
Final Thought: Trump and his Project 2025 puppet masters will continue their assault on our Constitution believing they can outlast all of us protesters. It’s just one scandalous executive order a day (or, many times more than one) and they’ve turned their rabid policies toward intimidating (and now arresting) judges who they see as standing in their way – a source of intimidation Putin would be proud of. They’re also setting their sights on the media (with several parts of the corporate “mainstream” media already “bending the knee”), corporate law firms (many have already proven themselves to value money more than our democratic republic), and the major universities around the country. Here! Here! – to Harvard for fighting back!
As I said above, there’s more than 3 1/2 years of this on the horizon. “We the people” MUST remain resolute for the long haul. And, Trump’s disregard for our constitution MUST be documented for such time as he’s no longer the president. In addition, the actions of his sycophants in the “Justice Department” need to be memorialized for such time as when “we the people” are able to reclaim our “democracy.” No matter what the Supreme Court has decided in the past 15 years – Citizen’s United up through the infamous “absolute immunity” decision – we MUST realize it’s incumbent upon the American people to stand firm in the face of this assault on the Constitution. Here’s what BULLIES understand – stand firm and “punch back.” Retribution can be a two way street.
Repairing the relationships with our traditional allies, however long that might take, will have to wait until the appropriate time. Maybe the mass protests will send the right message to them, but we can’t forget “we the people” (apparently – read Greg Palast) voted for this – for a second time! And, after Trump was convicted of 34 FELONIES for “election interference.” Not to mention massive FRAUD and sexual assault. (remember that every time you hear Trump accuse someone else of what he’s been proven GUILTY) My prayers are that in the meantime (based on Trump’s turncoat “switch” to Putin) the Europeans will find a way to support Ukraine as they fight for their democracy. Ukraine should offer their “rare earths” to the EU. Stay tuned…..