I’ve been a bit remiss to write lately because I’m just getting a bit worn out and definitely tired of writing what seems like the same stuff about Trump every time I put my fingers to the keyboard. Stuff that is obvious to me seems to be hard for our so-called “liberal media” to pick up on – although, it seems to eventually come around. For example, I’ve been pointing out Trump is a fascist for nearly 10 years – and, bit by bit the – I’ll call it the mainstream media (MSM) – is now figuring this out. I mean when they’re (Trump et al) repeatedly making comments like “they’re (meaning black and brown immigrants) poisoning the blood” – almost word for word from Mein Kampf – isn’t that a “clue?” Or, (f)Elon Musk throwing a couple Sieg Heils at Trump’s inauguration and facing virtually NO blowback. Wouldn’t that at least be a “clue?”

Sieg Heils is a German phrase that means hail to victory, but it was used by the Nazi party under Adolf Hitler in World War II and the Holocaust. It is associated with white supremacy and antisemitism, and should never be used in common speech. That is, according to “The Word Counter” which gives the meaning and origin of certain words. It is also commonly referred to as the “Nazi salute.”

So, why should anyone be surprised at the reticence of the MSM needing to see an actual “smoking gun” in order to figure out what was going on with Jeffrey Epstein. We are seeing more and more names but without the details connecting those names to the – using Trump’s own words – “worst of the worst” regarding what was actually happening behind the walls of Epstein’s properties we are left to wonder. (Or, are we?) And, of course, many people are on the edge of their seats awaiting whether or not Trump’s name is in those files. IT IS – and OFTEN! (As in, reportedly, HUNDREDS – if not THOUSANDS – of times)

OK, for starters, we KNOW Trump’s name is in the files – we just don’t know how many times and for what reasons. However, for those Americans with just a bit of ability to put two plus two together we shouldn’t need actual black and white letters in the files to “get” Trump was into Epstein’s “stuff” up to his eyeballs. How could it be any other way? These two were “best friends” for either 10 years or 15 years depending on which one you’re listening to – but, of course, what difference does it make? That they were “competing bachelors” at conquering (my term, I can’t remember the actual one) women what more do you need? (Of course, for much of that time Trump wasn’t a bachelor – but, his MAGAts haven’t seemed to worry about such a “minor” detail while they’re telling the rest of us Trump was chosen by God to save this nation)

We’re now finding out more about Trump’s many times on Epstein’s planes (the planes he’s pretended not knowing about) – of course, according to Trump he didn’t fly on Epstein’s planes at all – and we KNOW that the DOJ has been busy SCRUBBING Trump’s name from these files for a matter of months so did they just miss 8 or so occasions? Were there more? It was reported earlier this year AG Bondi had ordered something like 1000 DOJ lawyers/FBI officials to be working 24/7 to identify where Trump’s name showed up in the files. (Did they just – OK, I’m assuming we all know what they did when they found his name) Do the American people even wonder anymore as to whether we have a pedopresident? Or, for that matter, an actual Department of Justice?

Trump gave his role away when he was describing Epstein many years ago and referred to Epstein as a “pal” and said something like – “He likes beautiful women as much as I do – and, many are on the younger side.” It was during this time period he was on the Howard Stern radio show and agreed to his own “affection” (my term for a word to that effect) toward younger girls (not including 14 year old’s whatever that meant) including his own daughter. And, did you read Trump’s (alleged) “birthday card” to Epstein written back in 2003? (mentioning all their “wonderful secrets”) Putting all that together with available photos and videos and you need to be a republican to have difficulty making the connection between these two horrible people.

After all, it was the MAGAts who were all bent out of shape about the “pedophile ring” which was “involved in our government” – with the inference being we were talking about democrats. To the point where one guy went into a pizza parlor with a long gun and started shooting because he believed this pedophile ring was operating out of the pizzerias basement. (I don’t even know if they had one) So, now we KNOW there WAS a pedophile ring and Trump (and, many other rich people) was right in the middle of it. Trump is now claiming the releasing of these files is “ruining the reputations” of many important people – who just happened to be in a photograph with Epstein. Naturally, the person in the MOST photos is our pedopersident.

Trump willingly gives out Bill Clinton’s name as if that will make the FACT his (Trump’s) name is likely the most predominant name in the files “fly” over the heads of his supporters. It appears Trump has been miscalculating how his supporters are/were reacting to his almost perfect lesson on how to look GUILTY. You could hardly draw it up any better. And, as the DOJ releases the files in the predictable “drip drip drip” manner – in violation of the law passed almost unanimously by Congress – Trump will look GUILTY regardless of how many times his name shows up. (Keeping in mind, a recent email dump coming from the Epstein estate mentioned Trump something like 1600 times!) Again, based on available public documents why would anyone be surprised? I believe those in Congress pushing for the release of these files could care less what party affiliation those involved have – make their names known to the public.

The perpetrators of Epstein’s “ring” deserve to be shamed if that is all which might result from their public exposure. Prince Andrew has been publicly shamed in the United Kingdom (no longer a Prince) and Larry Summers – formerly the president of Harvard and the member of many boards of public companies has been forced to resign numerous positions and has been publicly shamed – and, there’s more to come. I just have to wonder, what will the consequences be for Trump? Keeping in mind Trump NEVER admits to anything (as per Roy Cohn’s advice – a mob lawyer) and seems to be working overtime to shield himself from the fallout.

Public speculation I’ve seen (and shared) is about what will Trump do in an attempt to deflect the public’s attention away from Epstein? So far, he’s ordered the MURDER of over 100 people in boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific – allegedly “drug boats.” This is leading to the next phase – as that first phase isn’t working (other than to leave numerous people – including members of “Seal Team Six” potentially facing criminal charges down the road). The next phase? Would that be the oil blockade on Venezuela? Stephen Miller is claiming we “own” Venezuela’s oil – not kidding. Or, is Trump actually planning another American “war of choice.” Lots of parallels to Iraq! They’re even calling alleged Codaine headed toward Africa “weapons of mass destruction.” (In essence, I’d guess you could say he’s already started one – how would we react to a country KILLING over 100 of our citizens?) Some of the administration’s accusations toward Venezuela aren’t serious. But “we the people” have unserious leaders!

For example, the Venezuela “gang” TdA (Tren de Araqua) is NOT bringing “Tons” of Cocaine into America as claimed by Pam Bondi. By all accounts, the Cocaine coming from Venezuela is headed for Africa or Europe. The country which brought TONS of Cocaine into America was Honduras and the former president of Honduras was CONVICTED in an American court by an American jury of trafficking OVER four HUNDRED tons of Cocaine into this nation. He was sentenced to 45 years in prison. So, does anyone besides me feel a bit confused by the FACT Trump pardoned this dude? 400 – 500 TONS of Cocaine. Now, by that measure, you’d think Trump would be ordering Honduras to be bombed – or something – but NOT pardoning one of the main culprits in the smuggling ring which brought this (400 – 500 TONS of) Cocaine into America.

So, you can call Trump a fascist or you can refer to him as a “mob boss” – but, what he’s not is a politician with the best interests of “we the people” at heart. And, on top of all that, the evidence he was up to his eyeballs in the Epstein stuff continues to mount – and, that’s despite the reality Pam Bondi and the rest of them at the DOJ are slow walking the release of Epstein’s files. And, the reports the DOJ is busy “scrubbing” the files of Trump’s name wherever they can continue to mount. Things have not been looking too good lately for our “sleepy” so-called president and my guess is they’re going to look a whole lot worse in the near future. It almost appears as if Epstein is “the straw that broke the camel’s back” for much of the MAGAts. Stay tuned…..

Final Thought: When I talk about Trump (and his Project 2025 puppet masters) as fascists I just haven’t come to that conclusion based on what someone else said or told me. History is what has defined fascism (even though the dictionaries do as well, and Trump “qualifies” in both instances) and Trump and his administration check virtually all the boxes based on their overt actions. There are parallels between “Trumpism” and Nazism that are undeniable. As mentioned above the language (“poisoning the blood”) and using the “Nazi salute” are pretty convincing for starters. But, on top of that, the white nationalism/Christian nationalism is telling – as Trump’s sycophantic Congress gave him $150 BILLION to send his ICE goons out into the public to round up and throw into concentration camps THOUSANDS of undocumented Americans – mostly based on that they are “black or brown.” And, in the process, making the cruelty be the point.

They have systematically attacked our education system as if to somehow convince “we the people” that if our children learn about our actual history it might make some of them feel bad – so we’ll simply rewrite history. (And, OBTW – they’re doing that with January 6th, 2021 as well.) Trump has attacked America’s Educational royalty and, sadly, these institutions (Harvard, Columbia, Brown, etc.) have “bent the knee” in several instances (to the shame of the institutions) and they (Trump administration) are dismantling the Education Department to the fullest degree possible without Congressional approval. (Most of this is being done with Executive orders – and a cowardly republican Congress)

They are aggressively attacking our MSM – with some of the most prominent also “bending the knee.” This is another key part of turning a democracy into a fascist government – gaining CONTROL of the media. So far, both CBS and ABC have succumbed to Trump’s attacks – putting their profits ahead of the country’s interests – and there’s a HOST of other top corporations that have “bent the knee” in the interests of almost unimaginable profits over unimaginable damage to the country. Of course, this corporate/government “partnership” was already well formed before Trump 2.0 – it’s been evolving since the day Ronald Reagan took the oath of office. However, not only is CBS’s parent Paramount succumbing to Trumpism – but, with the inclusion of Larry Ellison as the de facto owner we’re now seeing even more consolidation.

CBS/Paramount (which has already taken an extreme “right turn”) is attempting to purchase Warner Brothers – which includes HBO, Turner broadcasting, and CNN – that would catapult Mr. Ellison into a Rupert Murdoch role in our “information bubble.” In fact, it’s both Murdoch and Ellison who were the benefactors of Trump’s “saving” TikTok. So, we all know what Murdoch has succeeded in doing (speaking of destroying our education) with Fox “news,” now you have Ellison, (f)Elon Musk (Xwitter), Zuckerberg (Meta – Facebook, Instagram, What’s App), Sundar Pichai (Google), Tim Cook (Apple), and Peter Theil (Palantir) among the CEO’s who’ve “invested” MILLIONS into Trump and his fascist regime – sadly, the list is much longer – and, just give a quick thought to how much information they control. Do you really believe they set their algorithms in support of democracy?

This all just so you understand I don’t call Trump and his administration fascist on a whim. It’s all right in front of all of us. (By the way, I didn’t mention much about the requirement of racism to be a “block” in the fascist state – but, just on que the other day VP JD Vance was speaking (somewhere) and said thanks to the Trump administration “you no longer have to apologize for being white.” I could go on, but I rest my case! Yikes!!!

I keep trying to figure out how to remember thoughts I get at various times when I’m not right in front of my computer and I don’t appear to be high enough at the “tech” level to pull this off. But, there is one thought I had over the past couple of days – and, keep in mind, I believe ALL the daily scourge of Trump scandals are somewhat aimed to keep “we the people’s” minds off the Epstein files – yet, if you remember, when Trump was getting his “absolute immunity” from the (pathetic) SCOTUS, one of the questions placed to Trump’s own lawyer was “if Trump ordered Seal Team Six to kill an opponent could he be prosecuted? His lawyer responded, “Only if he’s IMPEACHED and convicted by the Senate can he be prosecuted.” Did the COURT agree with that (absurd) statement?

I point that out because, like I’ve been saying for a few months now, there is NO justification for MURDERING people off the coast of Venezuela (who are apparently aimed toward Suriname – the opposite direction from the U.S. – not to mention their boats are powered by OUTBOARD motors. Even IF these people were somehow heading to the U.S., which would take something like 20 refueling stops for the motors on these vessels that look like elongated ski boats, the appropriate remedy would be for the Coast Guard to stop them, confiscate their drugs (if that’s what’s on board), and arrest those on board to face justice. However, Trump has claimed “we the people” are going to KILL all of them (apparently, if he decides so) calling them narco terrorists and labeling them “enemy combatants.” (Does that remind you of Bush/Cheney? Oh yes, they “just” TORTURED them)

Clearly, though, blowing up these boats and KILLING ALL the people on board is MURDER because there is NO declaration of war. Trump and Hegseth have now BOTH gone so far as to order a SECOND strike (actually I think it was more than one additional strike) KILLING two survivors of the first strike from September 2nd – a CLEAR violation of the Geneva Conventions following WW II, and clearly a violation of the UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) that calls such a strike a WAR CRIME. (While Trump is throwing around the “sedition” word, aimed at six members of Congress urging our Military personnel to NOT follow illegal orders) NAZI’S were executed for this. And, while both Trump and Hegseth are attempting to throw Admiral Mitch Bradley “under the bus” – and he does have culpability – the “buck stops at the top – and it runs through both of them. They don’t seem to remember all their public comments that are ON TAPE. They will NOT be able to run away from this.

The irony of my point here is those ordered to carry out these extrajudicial MURDERS have been members of “Seal Team Six.” I point this out because, so far, I haven’t seen one pundit or member of the public media pointing out – as they suggest Trump is “likely to have immunity from any future prosecution” – certainly, well maybe NOT so fast. Here’s a scenario I would posit. Suppose, for example, the American people overwhelmingly vote democrats into control of the House AND Senate – a hypothetical, for sure, (if we even have an election) but just give it a thought. If Trump would be IMPEACHED and, somehow convicted in the Senate, based on Trump’s own lawyer he could then reasonably be held CRIMINALLY liable. I can hope can’t i? Oh yes, though in Hegseth (if it hasn’t already happened by then) AND members of “Seal Team Six” who chose NOT to refuse an illegal order they would also be liable. (See the “Seditious Six”)

Now, I don’t want to go too far without circling back to Epstein. I recently finished reading Virginia Giuffre’s memoir about her experiences as an Epstein “sex slave” – really, in parts very difficult to read because it’s hard not to get angry, and, also, I found nothing in the book where she claimed Trump wasn’t involved. To be fair, she also didn’t claim he was. However, during the course of the book she “identified,” “billionaire#1,” “Billionaire #2,” and “Billionaire #3,” Plus “The Prime Minister” (which I surmised to have been from Israel). Toward the end of the book she wrote that the reason she didn’t identify some of these incredibly RICH people is because they were threatening to bankrupt her with lawsuits. She was genuinely afraid of Epstein, Maxwell, and several of the creeps she was “trafficked” to.

Most people know about Prince Andrew (I guess I should say formerly “Prince”) who’s been “shamed” by UK royalty as much as they’re capable. He’s in the book because his relationship with Epstein became public not through Ms. Giuffre, but some other “channel.” She was “connected” to him when photos of him with his arm around her became public – maybe while they were on the “island.”

As I remember the book (remember I’m almost as old as Trump) it was Andrew’s attacks on Ms. Giuffre which helped motivate her to participate in the backlash that now includes those MANY victims who are demanding the release of the files. And, if Trump thinks the DOJ can “scrub” his name and those of his “buddies” out of the files, there are multiple people who’ve seen the files (including the daughter of James Comey) PLUS the victims say, “We know the names, the lady who helped Ms. Giuffre said she knows the names, and there’s the Epstein estate which doesn’t appear to be willing to hide anything.

Somehow Epstein accrued an estate valued at OVER half a BILLION dollars at the time of his death (more on that in a minute) and members of Congress (mainly democrats) are busy “following the money.” Who all was paying Epstein large amounts of money and why? That might answer a lot of questions right there. OK, back to his death. Now, I don’t want to insinuate anything (I learned this copout from Trump) but, I’m sure you remember how Trump feels about “rats” – those who “squeal” to the cops. Well, one of Epstein’s emails (my take) implied both Epstein and Maxwell thought Trump may have been a “rat.” Plus, Epstein clearly claimed he felt he was the one who could “bring Trump down.” (This email written during Trump 1.0 before Epstein was arrested)

Now, again, I’m not suggesting anything. Epstein very well may have hanged himself. And, the over 3 1/2 minutes of jailhouse video missing may very well have been a coincidence. But, Epstein’s brother sure had some questions. In fact, he hired an expert pathologist to examine Epstein’s body after the autopsy and he disagreed with the coroner. According to Ms. Giuffre this pathologist said Epstein’s broken neck was consistent with Homicide. Now, I know I’ve pointed out here how, over the years, I’ve likened Trump’s actions to a mob boss and I don’t think it will ever be revealed if there was something “untoward” that happened during that missing 3 1/2 minutes. So, we’ll all just have to speculate. Maybe after everything is out from the files there will be more information about who, if anyone, wanted Epstein dead.

One more thing, “Sleepy Donny Trump” has been dozing off in the middle of Cabinet meetings, among other places, (was Biden regularly doing that?) and, as someone almost his age I can attest to the need for a nap or two a day (although even I start way before 12 noon and go well past 5 PM). Maybe that’s because Trump has to rest up in case after watching all the late night TV making fun of him he needs his energy for Tweeting fits lasting well into the wee hours. He says some of his most memorable stuff during these hours. Like ordering Pam Bondi to hurry up and get James Comey, Letisha James, and Adam Schiff INDICTED. Saying, they’re “guilty as hell.” Virtually ASSURING each of them they will get their cases thrown out if Bondi’s Bumblers can ever get an indictment that sticks for over a week or two.

Apparently, they’ve recruited an attorney from Missouri, highly regarded I’m sure with a high level of moral “clarity,” to get Ms. James “re-indicted.” The first problem is the new Grand Jury, impaneled in a different area, returned what’s called a “no bill.” That means this attorney couldn’t get a grand jury – many suggest you can get a grand jury to indict a “ham sandwich” – to indict Ms. James. Case closed? Right? Not yet! Apparently, it appears this dude is looking for another location with another grand jury to give it attempt #3. I have to wonder how many times they’ll do this? (“We the people” are paying for all this nonsense) Of course, virtually every legal “expert” I’ve read/listened to says the case, if they can find a jury to indict it, will be thrown out before trial for possibly several reasons. (Not the least being Trump’s own words) Some of the government attorneys pursuing this (and, keep in mind scores have refused to touch it) have been referred to as nincompoops! They also could face court ordered sanctions.

And, don’t get me wrong here – I don’t want to make light of all the STUPID which is going on in Trumpworld, because the Project 2025 fascists who are the puppet masters are deadly serious. They are eviscerating the federal government in order to fill it with loyalists that will take years to ferret out. They’ve got many of the top corporate CEO’s (who care only about how much MONEY they’ve accumulated) kissing Trump’s ass. Top law firms, Top universities, and, of course, a right wing propaganda network aimed at well over half of the American public have willingly “bent the knee.” They’ve brought public education to ITS knees in many parts of the country – a requirement for fascism and they are implementing a racist attack on “black and brown” folk in America that would make Hitler and Goebbels blush. They are succeeding at turning America into a fascist state – and, by most accounts, we have until November of 2026 to turn this around.

For months I’ve been suggesting Trump and his puppet masters have no intention of there being “free and fair” elections in 2026. If there are elections at all. Many are suggesting Trump’s push of American troops into American cities is just a precursor of things to come. In fact, I don’t think the fanatical MAGAts will care whether we have elections in 2026 – if republicans look like sure losers (and they do at least at this time) Trump will think why do we need elections? Now, lots can happen between now and then and maybe MAGAts will actually find WAR CRIMES and starting a war (with Venezuela) and being a pedopresident not so palatable – who knows? I stated above what COULD be the result of “free and fair” elections in 2026 and maybe those in MAGAville are actually seeing the “light.” (Apparently MTG has)

In a month the American Health Care system is going to be hit hard with republican incompetence. Yes, I know this is what those behind Project 2025 want (right wingers have lamented health care and social services since the day FDR signed Social Security into law). Think of all the MAGAts on Medicare, Medicaid, and the ACA and January 1st will be the beginning of a very bad period unless republicans agree with democrats to extend the ACA subsidies. My daughter has been advised her insurance will go up around $5000 next year. How many can afford that, or, in some cases, much more. This will affect not only the ACA, but also Medicare, and private health insurance rates. It’s going to get ugly and It will ALL be on Trump and the republicans. (There could even be another “shutdown” around January 20th, 2026. Maybe they’ll introduce their “concept of a plan”)

There are many other ways Trump and his sycophants are attempting to undermine our constitution and lead us to fascism – maybe the most obvious would be the SCOTUS. Just today, they overturned a lower court ruling which blocked the Texas “gerrymander” as based on race and violating (what’s left of) section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in a 6-3 ruling with all six “conservatives” apparently thinking we’ve solved the “race problem.” Rumors have it that once the “dust” settles it’s possible Trump’s scheme to “rig” the election could royally backfire. That said, it’s been the Court right at the forefront of granting greater and greater POWER for the president – a scheme I believe started in the 1970’s and sped up when Sam Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts were appointed to the Court – directly leading to the Citizen’s United decision – and, when democrats bailed on Hillary Clinton in the so-called “battleground states” in the 2016 election, the “door” was open for Trump’s three appointments to the court. Their culpability continues and will for another 20, or so years. (It’s not hard for me to blame democrats for this)

People like me could write for days about all the CRIMINAL conduct coming out of this “White House” which is exactly what they want. So, I’m going to conclude here with TWO issues Trump and his puppet masters will be trying to get the minds of “we the people” aimed elsewhere in the days and weeks to come and that would be “MURDER in the Caribbean” and, what I’ll call the pedopresidency. I hope that what’s left of the “liberal media” will keep the pressure up on BOTH the extra-judicial KILLINGS in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific (including the “War Crimes” accusation re: the MURDER of the “shipwrecked two”) AND, of course, the Epstein files. Trump is neck deep in BOTH of them and wants to deflect in any way possible. Don’t fall for it. Stay tuned….

Final Thought: There’s one more place I hope “we the people” can keep the pressure on. It’s been reported Trump HATES being compared to Joe Biden. (Of course, Id say there’s no comparison, Biden is a competent and honorable man and had masterfully pulled America out of the combination of a mismanaged pandemic and an ILLEGAL invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin – the world’s #1 FASCIST) Keep the pressure (and jokes) on about Trump’s continual falling asleep in meetings with dignitaries AND with his cabinet. Also, keep up the pressure pointing out the bruising on his right hand (when that happened to my Mom it was leukemia) and what people are referring to as his “kanckles.” Along with his absurd rhetorical episodes the man is clearly losing it. Yikes!!!

I have to admit: As a Christian I’m called to “love my neighbor.” I’ve just NOT been able to cause myself to feel ANY love for Trump, Vance, Stephen Miller (maybe the worst), Russel Vought, Pam Bondi, Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel, “Ice Barbie” (I can’t right now remember her name), Linda McMahon, Greg Abbott, Ron DeSantis, Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, Matt Gaetz, and the list goes on. I tell myself I shouldn’t refer to the rank and file “MAGAts” in that way, because I know many of them and I actually do have love for them. I don’t blame them – they, almost all of them, watch either Fox “news” or “Newsmax” almost all day long, or worse, listen to Steve Bannon. (Another pal of Epstein) I’ve said from the start (almost 10 years ago) Trump will succeed only until the republicans have had enough of his narcissistic LYING and his tanking of the economy. When they feel their own futures are in jeopardy, just then, maybe we’ll see a reckoning.

Shortly after America’s “Seal Team Six” blew up a boat in the Caribbean that Pete Hegseth claimed had 11 “Narco terrorists” on board plus a cargo of drugs headed for the United States I wrote here that this was questionable at best, and OBVIOUSLY an illegal order. Within a day or so Hegseth was on Fox “news” bragging about the strike and pointing out he was watching it as it happened. There was a video released showing the boat cruising in the water (looked more like an elongated ski boat to me) along with the “hit” the boat took from a projectile dropped (likely Lazer guided) turning what was left of the boat into a burning inferno.

What the released video DIDN’T show was the two possible survivors who were clinging to the remains of the boat who were then EXECUTED with another “projectile.” Now, don’t get me wrong here because I believed (and still believe) the original strike was ILLEGAL. Worse than that the MURDER of the two apparent survivors amounts to a “war crime” despite the FACT there’s been no declaration of war with Venezuela where these (now dead) people originated. (Nazi’s were executed for similar actions after WW II) Up until today there have been over 80 people MURDERED in boats in the Caribbean (or Eastern Pacific) for allegedly carrying illegal drugs – in this instance, if that’s true, the drugs would be Cocaine.

Now, picture in your mind drugs being “imported” into the U.S. across one of our border crossings with Mexico – in this case picture the drugs being cocaine. Would whoever it was bringing the drugs across the border be EXECUTED on the spot? Wouldn’t they be arrested and tried in a court of law? Also, keep in mind the real danger of drugs coming into the U.S. would be Fentanyl not cocaine. It’s Fentanyl that has been responsible for the overwhelming majority of drug overdoses in America. There’s another interesting part of this “story” which adds to the pathetic absurdity of it all – Trump just pardoned Juan Orlando Hernández, former Honduran president, who was sentenced to 45 years in prison for trafficking around 500 TONS (one MILLION pounds) of Cocaine into the U.S. So much for the “Narco terrorist” justification for MURDERING over 80 “suspected” people in possession of cocaine. Is Trump this STUPID or is he simply failing to get advice on what a bad look it is to pardon this dude?

One more thing. These suspected drug running boats would have needed to make several re-fueling stops in order to reach the American mainland. (They were operating via outboard motors) Therefore, it is hard to postulate they were headed anywhere other than maybe Trinidad or some other place in the Caribbean – and, if somehow they had supplies of fuel to get them to Florida is it rational to expect them to bring these alleged drugs to a port somewhere in Florida on these motor boats? If that was possible, what would it say about our Coast Guard or the Florida authorities. What I’m saying is NOTHING in the government’s explanation of these extra judicial MURDERS makes sense other than to call them MURDERS.

For years I’ve read in several different places that Vladimir Putin was operating the world’s largest organized crime syndicate from Moscow in Russia. Well, those of us paying attention to Trump through the years know that Putin is likely Trump’s idol. The reasons for this remain a secret to me (pee tape? – lots of rumors of “kompromat”) but Trump can’t seem to hide his predilection toward mob bosses. (AKA Juan Orlando Hernández above) He hasn’t hidden his contempt for what he calls “rats” – that would be people who agree to tell the authorities the TRUTH when involved in sketchy situations – like Trump’s former “fixer” Michael Cohen. Do you find it curious that the man who calls himself the top legal officer in the country claiming you’re a “rat” if you tell the truth to authorities who are investigating criminal conduct? Or, is it just me?

Of course, none of this SHOULD be surprising to anyone who’s been paying attention to Trump since he came down that escalator back in 2015. He’s been riding “roughshod” over our constitution ever since. In Trump 1.0 he actually had people working in his administration who believe in the constitution which seems to have P’oed enough right wing sycophants (like those involved in Project 2025) to make sure those people, or others who think like them, are not there in Trump 2.0. In other words, the guardrails are off. This for a 34 times FELON (credibly accused of about 50 more alleged FELONIES) who inspired an attempted coup by instigating an insurrection on the nation’s Capitol. To PROVE he has no idea what all this means Trump has accused six democrats of “sedition” for reminding military personnel of their obligation to refuse “illegal orders.” (like those referenced above)

So, should anyone in America be surprised that when “we the people” elect a 34 times FELON that he treats the constitution as a “suggestion” (like I’ve heard mentioned by others) instead of rules we are all obligated to follow? Should we be surprised that the level of corruption is off the charts? (I’ve read Trump’s “take” of the corruption is into the several BILLIONS of dollars – and, he wants another $230 MILLION because he was indicted after Trump 1.0 – for what was alleged to be PROVABLE criminal conduct) Honestly, considering the preceding few pardons, his ARROGANT corruption is a bit embarrassing. It reflects poorly on “we the people” who elected him.

Here’s the writing I see “on the wall.” Democrats are going to take control of the House of Representatives in November of 2026 (unless Trump figures out how to prevent a “free and fair” election – which is entirely possible) and he’s going to be IMPEACHED for the third time – I can actually envision more than one more IMPEACHMENT – unless the Senate FINALLY votes to convict. The lawlessness has been so brazen since virtually the day he took (lied about) the oath of office that the challenge will be “where to start.” Personally, I think a great place to start would be the MURDERS of these “boat people” in the Caribbean. But, what about the crypto scams? What about the jet? What about the shakedowns of American corporations? (Is there still an emoluments clause in the Constitution?) The list could go on well longer than my fingers would last.

Just like I wrote on my “No Kings” protest sign any IMPEACHMENT must include JD Vance. I want to say Trump is mentoring Vance into becoming a prolific LIAR but I feel that doesn’t give Vance credit for his own willingness to LIE out of ambition. I mean there are several republican members of the Senate who say one thing (about Trump) out of one side of their mouths and, then, when the cameras are rolling say something that’s the opposite – out of fear. Vance used to be one of them. (Lindsey Graham, Ted Cruz, Marko Rubio, etc. etc.) But Vance has proven himself willing to say anything to anyone, even if it’s so absurd he’s got to hope Trump doesn’t pick up on it. Like for example, the immigrants “eating the cats and doges” in the past election. (Further evidence of how ridiculously stupid “we the people” can be)

Speaking of the MURDERS of the boat people mentioned above I have to feel Trump feels perfectly safe from any future prosecution – which could be facing others in the chain of command. I don’t know how anyone could miss the irony here because, apparently, it was “Seal Team Six” who carried out the extrajudicial slayings. Are they clear from responsibility, is Hegseth free from prosecution – once democrats control the “White House?” I think we’ll know how people are feeling when the next wave of Trump pardons come out. Will he pardon Admiral Bradley, who the “White House” today was “throwing under the buss?” Stay tuned!!!

Final Thought: I’ve been writing for some time now that Trump was going to do whatever was necessary to keep “we the people’s” attention off the Epstein files. There’s a new scandal every day, but “war crimes?” That seems to be getting people’s attention. Not the FACT Trump’s approval is down to around 36% in favor and 60% opposed – that’s a negative 24 point spread (for you non math people) – but, that’s not getting too much attention. “We the people” don’t seem to be approving of Trump in virtually ANY category. Then, what about the economy? Isn’t that something which will take people’s attention off Epstein?

Well, I have to admit when Trump took (lied about) the oath of office I predicted he would TANK the economy within six months. Several months ago I admitted I was wrong and amended my prediction to one year. That one year will be up on January 20th, 2026 and, honestly, I hope I’m wrong again. However, it’s beginning to look more and more like I might be correct. (this time) This I can guarantee you – it’s just a matter of time until Trump has succeeded in what could be called his seventh bankruptcy. He’s been shaking down corporations, law firms, and elite universities (to their sad future the complicity will be embedded in American History – which goes for the cowardly members of Congress as well) which reminds me of 1930’s Nazi Germany.

I’m not a fan of social media – seems to me the division in America dates right back to the beginning of the Social Media “boom.” So, now we have an oligarchy full of what I call the “tech bros” who will seemingly do ANYTHING for money. What we’re looking at is the bulk of the American “media” coming at us via these apps – like Google, Xwitter, Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp), and TikTok. TikTok was supposed to be “gone” unless offloaded to American interests – well, after something like nine months after its “drop dead” date Trump ushered in a “deal” for Rupert Murdoch (ie Fox “news”) and Larry Ellison the owner of Paramount via his son. Just assures further right wing control of our media.

Then there’s Peter Thiel and Palantir, the government’s intelligence/AI snooping software that we’re supposed to trust to be minding their appropriate business. Thiel, like his former partner in PayPal (f)Elon Musk, has figured out how to gain BILLIONS in government contracts and is sucking up to Trump. Maybe their origins make a little sense to me, but presently (knowing Thiel’s relationship to Trump) it feels a bit dodgy to think they’re not snooping on people like me. I mean, it appears there’s little Palantir can’t do when it comes to snooping – and “we the people” should be on high alert. Yikes!!!