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.