This is terrifying. Putin and Musk had four years to orchestrate this coup. Trump’s financial dependence and indebtedness to Musk and Putin coupled with ignorance and revenge. The republicans are responsible for this coup and rise of Putin.
All I can say is…if the shit hits the fan, and these extremists start their violence…our military better come to our defense! Domestic terrorism MUST NOT be allowed to stand! Crush the whole damn bunch! The domestic terror that is our administration as well!
My husband spent 30 years in the military. There are more patriots in our military than sycophants. There will be more that WON’T follow an illegal order than will. I have faith in that.
Why is the outrage of our fellow Americans not being heard? No one seems to know what to do except watch this happen and become ill. Thank you HC-R, we value your lessons. When is enough, enough!?
Finally, someone is calling this “extremism” in our government coup. Thank you European democracies for speaking up and better yet filing their own suits and restrictions on Musk. May his wealth fall and he can live like other rats in the gutter. He is truly a psychopathic fascist. The world does not need him. And I think I will start calling the Repub Senators office and leaving messages there and not just my reps. Let them know, everyone sees their spineless actions and they will be held accountable. We the People, not we the sycophants.
Excellent idea, please call, visit, republican representatives district offices this week!! Shake them awake, they’re asleep at the wheel of our Republic!!!
This needs to be shared far and wide. All of our news in the US is smoke and mirrors designed to keep Americans from knowing what is going on in the world.
I refuse to leave my home and country to these criminals. Staying here and doing everything I can to make sure mid-terms change over at least the house to cancel the round robin show the GOP is running at the moment.
Yes, that's the initial response from many of us: "Time to move." But we need to collectively stay and fight! Also, Europeans--and most likely all areas around the world-- have no interest in a bunch of Americans, dumb enough to vote for a criminal not once but TWICE, coming into their countries and trashing it. It's classic US arrogance to think everybody wants us (and our money) and are waiting with open arms.
The Trump/Musk influence is not only in the U.S. That’s why Musk appeared via video link at the rally in Germany of the far-right party AfD, and Trump keeps in close contact with extremist leaders throughout the world, like Milei in Argentina and Orban in Hungary.
Thank you for mentioning Alexei Navalny! I have been thinking about him all day, his bravery and his wisdom. I wish I had been able to know him as my heart breaks for his family. He said in his book; - [ ] “The politics of an authoritarian country is structured in a very primitive way, you are either for the regime or against it. All other political options have been completely obliterated” Alexei Navalny, Patriot. I fear America is there now. RIP Alexei Navalny and Peace to your family. You were a great man.
indivisible.org has helped me feel like I can do one thing, however big or small, every day, important not to burn yourself out either, you will then no longer be able to fight. Indivisible lists all protests, join a chapter near you.
On the anniversary of Alex Navani’s death, this letter has a sense of foreshadowing what could be next. Silence the press, silence the opposition, if they don’t fall in line, put in prison. If they don’t recant, kill them. I think that realization is in the minds of European leaders.
It appears that Mr. Vance is moving, unwittingly we hope, toward filling the dusty shoes of Joseph Goebbels as he plays to AfD's growing popularity. We trust he will choose his words more carefully now that he is on the world stage and risking the wrath of the European Union.
It isn't really surprising that nothing less world dominance is the objective, but it is shocking to me to see it framed as "democracy", for Vance & Trump to be saying this is what "people" want, 'to be protected whether they want it or not', "cherished" & all the other sick, twisted language. All the untold amounts of money that has gone into figuring out how to manipulate & control people appears to be paying off. I hope we can stop it & find ways to keep it from being done again.
This is terrifying. Putin and Musk had four years to orchestrate this coup. Trump’s financial dependence and indebtedness to Musk and Putin coupled with ignorance and revenge. The republicans are responsible for this coup and rise of Putin.
more than 4 years
We should not recognize Presidents Day while orange felon desecrates the office. Many more lawsuits are moving forward My partner is filing one against the muskrat for his racist firing of DEI civil servants: https://democracydefender2025.substack.com/p/can-you-help-fund-my-partners-lawsuit
I'm sure not celebrating it.
All I can say is…if the shit hits the fan, and these extremists start their violence…our military better come to our defense! Domestic terrorism MUST NOT be allowed to stand! Crush the whole damn bunch! The domestic terror that is our administration as well!
My husband spent 30 years in the military. There are more patriots in our military than sycophants. There will be more that WON’T follow an illegal order than will. I have faith in that.
Well he is skipping over 4 star generals and promoting mid level military men to carry out his orders. No chance the military stops this coup.
My celebration of Contrarions Day today in DC - protesting on the Mall with thousands of others. Let our voices be heard!
Why is the outrage of our fellow Americans not being heard? No one seems to know what to do except watch this happen and become ill. Thank you HC-R, we value your lessons. When is enough, enough!?
we are picking up people and going to a protest at city hall. See if there is one near you!
Finally, someone is calling this “extremism” in our government coup. Thank you European democracies for speaking up and better yet filing their own suits and restrictions on Musk. May his wealth fall and he can live like other rats in the gutter. He is truly a psychopathic fascist. The world does not need him. And I think I will start calling the Repub Senators office and leaving messages there and not just my reps. Let them know, everyone sees their spineless actions and they will be held accountable. We the People, not we the sycophants.
Excellent idea, please call, visit, republican representatives district offices this week!! Shake them awake, they’re asleep at the wheel of our Republic!!!
Strong Voices
Professor Richardson
Rev Dr. William Barber
Thank You All
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This needs to be shared far and wide. All of our news in the US is smoke and mirrors designed to keep Americans from knowing what is going on in the world.
Time to move to Europe! That's what friends of ours are ding - off to Portugal!
I refuse to leave my home and country to these criminals. Staying here and doing everything I can to make sure mid-terms change over at least the house to cancel the round robin show the GOP is running at the moment.
Yes, that's the initial response from many of us: "Time to move." But we need to collectively stay and fight! Also, Europeans--and most likely all areas around the world-- have no interest in a bunch of Americans, dumb enough to vote for a criminal not once but TWICE, coming into their countries and trashing it. It's classic US arrogance to think everybody wants us (and our money) and are waiting with open arms.
The Trump/Musk influence is not only in the U.S. That’s why Musk appeared via video link at the rally in Germany of the far-right party AfD, and Trump keeps in close contact with extremist leaders throughout the world, like Milei in Argentina and Orban in Hungary.
Not safe there either. Australia
Ah, Australia! Where two-thirds of the land is uninhabitable because of deserts and one-third because of Australians.
If they pick on you from being downunder there's now 2 of us, so they better watch out!
Dont bother to come back
Wise people. But how long can they stay?
Thank you for mentioning Alexei Navalny! I have been thinking about him all day, his bravery and his wisdom. I wish I had been able to know him as my heart breaks for his family. He said in his book; - [ ] “The politics of an authoritarian country is structured in a very primitive way, you are either for the regime or against it. All other political options have been completely obliterated” Alexei Navalny, Patriot. I fear America is there now. RIP Alexei Navalny and Peace to your family. You were a great man.
Action, not slogans, is required now. I'm honestly looking for ways to fight back against this. Americans want to do something. All ideas are helpful.
indivisible.org has helped me feel like I can do one thing, however big or small, every day, important not to burn yourself out either, you will then no longer be able to fight. Indivisible lists all protests, join a chapter near you.
Thanks again Heather. My sincere hope is that some GOP Congress Members will awaken to the real threats that Trump poses to our Republic.
I believe the Mid-terms will help turn this authoritarian wave around but there will be so much pain & damage done by then. It breaks my heart.
On the anniversary of Alex Navani’s death, this letter has a sense of foreshadowing what could be next. Silence the press, silence the opposition, if they don’t fall in line, put in prison. If they don’t recant, kill them. I think that realization is in the minds of European leaders.
It appears that Mr. Vance is moving, unwittingly we hope, toward filling the dusty shoes of Joseph Goebbels as he plays to AfD's growing popularity. We trust he will choose his words more carefully now that he is on the world stage and risking the wrath of the European Union.
It isn't really surprising that nothing less world dominance is the objective, but it is shocking to me to see it framed as "democracy", for Vance & Trump to be saying this is what "people" want, 'to be protected whether they want it or not', "cherished" & all the other sick, twisted language. All the untold amounts of money that has gone into figuring out how to manipulate & control people appears to be paying off. I hope we can stop it & find ways to keep it from being done again.