Thank you so much for posting that link! I love Lawrence O’Donnell and I completely missed this one! It’s just a guess but I don’t think MSNBC is going to get rid of him, he has been speaking out for years!
What makes you think there is going to be another election??? Seriously. The Judge that decided the NG in Calif should be put back under state control could have made it effective immediately. He did not. Why not?? To give them a chance to take it to an appeals court and have it delayed by days. Nothing but legged push back, with lively results will erase the actual take over of our country by Putin, tRump, the Zombie Dictator and his puppet master. Project 2025 and the authors know what they are doing. They have been planning this for years. They hate this country and the Constitution. They hate every free human being that calls this continent home.
Democrat Jared Golden is a snake. He didn't even have the facts correct saying “Storming into the FBI headquarters and trying to break up a press conference and rushing on a [cabinet] secretary is not really the job of an elected official,” Golden added of the moment to the outlet. Sen. Padilla was there for a meeting; stood in the back during the press conference and only when he had a question did he move forward to get his question answered. He did not "storm" the building and he did not "rush" ICE Barbie. This is not the first time I've heard his name going against the party either via voting or another measure, but I hope it is the last. Vote him the hell out!
I'm sorry but Democrats don't seem to understand what is at stake here and always play by the rules, which against Trump is like walking into a shovel fight waving a spoon. If I was Gov Gavin Newsom, I'd be way better looking, but also, I'd call the commanding officer of the National Guard into my office, or go find him in the field if necessary, and tell him that the court ruled in my favor that Trump was supposed to request his federalization of the Guard through me. Since he did not do that, his order is null and void. So that means you still work for the Governor of California, not the King-wannabee, and I hereby order you to withdraw all of your troops from LA and go home. Under no circumstance will you return under anyone else's command until I tell you so. Anyone who refuses to obey this order or who obeys an illegal order from anyone else, will be arrested and court-martialled immediately.
How about we start seizing the high ground and let Trump go through the court process to try and make things work his way again.
I thought the same thing, but also realize there wasn't time to do that as quickly as it was overturned. If the follow-up hearing does back-up the Judge's order, that will be the right time for him to order them home. The fact that our Guardsmen and Guardswomen are sleeping on a hard floors, in full military gear,using their backpacks as pillows in the United States (fuck that), hurts my heart. It is such a show of disrespect for who they are and the job they do for all of us. Shame on the regime, the DOD and Hegseth for playing games and using these men and women as "props". Let them go home!
Love your comment, Ema, but I disagree re: timing. Trump has made a life out of dragging out court proceedings to his advantage. While this goes on, the Guard is still there and the ICE raids continue. If the original ruling agreed what Trump should have gone through Newsom to federalize the Guard, Newsom should act now to take control and let Trump object in court. Every other governor should likewise reach out to their Guard commander and explain how this works. Unless the order to report for federal duty comes through the governor's office, in writing, it is an illegal order and obeying it is a crime. Quit playing the game on his field by his rules. States are our best chance to stop the authoritarian coup but they have to act decisively and to a certain extent ruthlessly. And they need to start now.
You're probably right. I like the idea of each governor reaching out to their Guard Commander and explain what to do if a federal order for duty goes directly to him/her. Do not obey.
What else to say? It is wrong to use troops. They know that and move to authoritarianism anyway. It will be soon that the tension on this will break the strap and violence will escalate. I am not hopeful that protest peacefulness can be sustained. The authoritarians are stoking the flames to start the fire. It is just not in our nature to put up with dictators.
So I see there are already 10 comments! I can't believe that the fat soldiers were weeded out along with the anti-trump soldiers. Very sad. You have no idea how much I appreciate your artticle every day. You write in a language that I speak and it's pure joy to read! Thanks!
Just watched yesterday's Therapy Session via the link and just wanted to let you both know how valuable you two are to me. The daily newsletter helps keep me sane just knowing that others are as pissed/stunned as I am over the stupidity and viciousness running rampant in our country. And it always provides several laughs, when genuine laughs are in often short supply these days! Sam, your appreciation of Space Balls, Brian Wilson, Sly and the Family Stone, and John Candy have me wondering if you're the son I don't remember having but would be very proud to claim nonetheless. Keep speaking truth to power and most definitely keep on cussing!
I may have overlooked it but I've seen no media coverage of the fact that several days ago the US State Department told US citizens to get the fork out of the Middle East, like now.
I attended your therapy session yesterday, thank you! And I look forward to your newsletters everyday. My question is have you heard of Election Truth Alliance’s work? And if not, can you take a look? They’re here on Substack. I was initially dismissive due to Trump’s minions endlessly complaining of fraud in 2020. But I believe them.
Could you take a look? And spread it if you think it has merit and a possibility of helping get the fucking assholes out?
Thanks very much.
Ps I am sorry I’m not a paid subscriber yet. I am on social security, and don’t own anything but my 10 year old car.
I end my Friday night with a smile on my face. Tomorrow, Saturday I will have a truly perfect day, starting with a protest in the morning, watching the Popes message and mass in the afternoon, then sitting on My deck drinking a Mexican corona beer as I toast Canada(I do so love that country) and praising all the Americans who are fighting for democracy. After that, I will have my TV set to some very important cartoons that need to be watched. This will not be a day of Trump. This is my liberation day. Good night to all.
I think you missed a shout out to Lawrence O'Donnell! https://www.msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/lawrence-odonnell-trump-surrender-farm-workers-immigration-rcna212825 "The dumbest man in the room!" Did you see his clip - he has probably been fired already. Bash the chicken press but celebrate those who speak up, please.
O'D earns a shout-out every day
Thank you so much for posting that link! I love Lawrence O’Donnell and I completely missed this one! It’s just a guess but I don’t think MSNBC is going to get rid of him, he has been speaking out for years!
What makes you think there is going to be another election??? Seriously. The Judge that decided the NG in Calif should be put back under state control could have made it effective immediately. He did not. Why not?? To give them a chance to take it to an appeals court and have it delayed by days. Nothing but legged push back, with lively results will erase the actual take over of our country by Putin, tRump, the Zombie Dictator and his puppet master. Project 2025 and the authors know what they are doing. They have been planning this for years. They hate this country and the Constitution. They hate every free human being that calls this continent home.
Democrat Jared Golden is a snake. He didn't even have the facts correct saying “Storming into the FBI headquarters and trying to break up a press conference and rushing on a [cabinet] secretary is not really the job of an elected official,” Golden added of the moment to the outlet. Sen. Padilla was there for a meeting; stood in the back during the press conference and only when he had a question did he move forward to get his question answered. He did not "storm" the building and he did not "rush" ICE Barbie. This is not the first time I've heard his name going against the party either via voting or another measure, but I hope it is the last. Vote him the hell out!
Not only was he totally wrong but he hasn’t (as far as I know) apologized for his error! Yes, he is a snake!
I'm sorry but Democrats don't seem to understand what is at stake here and always play by the rules, which against Trump is like walking into a shovel fight waving a spoon. If I was Gov Gavin Newsom, I'd be way better looking, but also, I'd call the commanding officer of the National Guard into my office, or go find him in the field if necessary, and tell him that the court ruled in my favor that Trump was supposed to request his federalization of the Guard through me. Since he did not do that, his order is null and void. So that means you still work for the Governor of California, not the King-wannabee, and I hereby order you to withdraw all of your troops from LA and go home. Under no circumstance will you return under anyone else's command until I tell you so. Anyone who refuses to obey this order or who obeys an illegal order from anyone else, will be arrested and court-martialled immediately.
How about we start seizing the high ground and let Trump go through the court process to try and make things work his way again.
I thought the same thing, but also realize there wasn't time to do that as quickly as it was overturned. If the follow-up hearing does back-up the Judge's order, that will be the right time for him to order them home. The fact that our Guardsmen and Guardswomen are sleeping on a hard floors, in full military gear,using their backpacks as pillows in the United States (fuck that), hurts my heart. It is such a show of disrespect for who they are and the job they do for all of us. Shame on the regime, the DOD and Hegseth for playing games and using these men and women as "props". Let them go home!
Love your comment, Ema, but I disagree re: timing. Trump has made a life out of dragging out court proceedings to his advantage. While this goes on, the Guard is still there and the ICE raids continue. If the original ruling agreed what Trump should have gone through Newsom to federalize the Guard, Newsom should act now to take control and let Trump object in court. Every other governor should likewise reach out to their Guard commander and explain how this works. Unless the order to report for federal duty comes through the governor's office, in writing, it is an illegal order and obeying it is a crime. Quit playing the game on his field by his rules. States are our best chance to stop the authoritarian coup but they have to act decisively and to a certain extent ruthlessly. And they need to start now.
You're probably right. I like the idea of each governor reaching out to their Guard Commander and explain what to do if a federal order for duty goes directly to him/her. Do not obey.
Plouffe has always been a damn snake. He was instrumental in getting Joe kicked out.
What else to say? It is wrong to use troops. They know that and move to authoritarianism anyway. It will be soon that the tension on this will break the strap and violence will escalate. I am not hopeful that protest peacefulness can be sustained. The authoritarians are stoking the flames to start the fire. It is just not in our nature to put up with dictators.
https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/troops-in-los-angeles?r=3m1bs
https://open.substack.com/pub/thiswillhold/p/she-won-they-didnt-just-change-the?r=1v05l4&utm_medium=ios
This, about Thiel and Musk manipulating voting machines in swing states, is getting some traction in MSM. The conclusion is that Kamala won.
So I see there are already 10 comments! I can't believe that the fat soldiers were weeded out along with the anti-trump soldiers. Very sad. You have no idea how much I appreciate your artticle every day. You write in a language that I speak and it's pure joy to read! Thanks!
Just watched yesterday's Therapy Session via the link and just wanted to let you both know how valuable you two are to me. The daily newsletter helps keep me sane just knowing that others are as pissed/stunned as I am over the stupidity and viciousness running rampant in our country. And it always provides several laughs, when genuine laughs are in often short supply these days! Sam, your appreciation of Space Balls, Brian Wilson, Sly and the Family Stone, and John Candy have me wondering if you're the son I don't remember having but would be very proud to claim nonetheless. Keep speaking truth to power and most definitely keep on cussing!
I may have overlooked it but I've seen no media coverage of the fact that several days ago the US State Department told US citizens to get the fork out of the Middle East, like now.
I attended your therapy session yesterday, thank you! And I look forward to your newsletters everyday. My question is have you heard of Election Truth Alliance’s work? And if not, can you take a look? They’re here on Substack. I was initially dismissive due to Trump’s minions endlessly complaining of fraud in 2020. But I believe them.
Could you take a look? And spread it if you think it has merit and a possibility of helping get the fucking assholes out?
Thanks very much.
Ps I am sorry I’m not a paid subscriber yet. I am on social security, and don’t own anything but my 10 year old car.
Just fabulous writing!!!💙💙💙💙
I am so proud of these protesters who support our democracy.
💙💙💙
I end my Friday night with a smile on my face. Tomorrow, Saturday I will have a truly perfect day, starting with a protest in the morning, watching the Popes message and mass in the afternoon, then sitting on My deck drinking a Mexican corona beer as I toast Canada(I do so love that country) and praising all the Americans who are fighting for democracy. After that, I will have my TV set to some very important cartoons that need to be watched. This will not be a day of Trump. This is my liberation day. Good night to all.
Trump’s America is a “police state” just like North Korea, Russia, China and other Authoritarian states!