I think he's more mad than corrupt. Or maybe both equally. As a mad man he should be institutionalized. As a crook liar and racist he should be prosecuted.
Yours is an honest assessment. I see Trump as a traitor to the country. We do not know what happened between Trump and Putin behind closed doors in Helsinki. The closed doors and the lack of a transcript tell me something, and I will not look the other way and ignore that. Trump’s actions speak volumes and I will not ignore what my eyes tell me through his actions. I do not have a professional obligation to numb my mind. A smoking gun with a serial number purchased by Trump is not required here. Walking like a duck is sufficient in this instance. Why? We know his talking is filled with more lies than truths. Walking like a duck and lying like a traitor suffices to hold him accountable. DOJ cannot do it. We must. End of story. https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/stop-putins-bitch?r=3m1bs
All of the above. And if you want answers to your question 'is Trump a traitor'? you might want to watch a segment of Deutsche Welle on Youtube by Conrad Unger 'Comrade Trump', also one by Heather Cox Richarson Politics Chat March 11, 2025.
It is time for some of that "Good Trouble" John Lewis reminded us of before he passed. We should remember Congressman Lewis and all of those brave Civil Right Fighters by doing as they have done. It is time to " "Pray for the dead, and fight like hell for the living!" Mother Jones said that. She was from an earlier time in American history. Further back in our history we received assistance from France during our American Revolution. A French phrase we should all learn: coup d'é·tat.
I am not able to find an authoritative voice for this quote: "It is Time to Raise Some Hell!" It is time and we should. 😎
I wander if he is being manipulated by another unknown deep player in the running of domestic and foreign policies. Just the popular vote is not enough for anyone to issue directives which cannot uphold in the US justice system, which I believe still have better credibility than banana republics. The big questions is if the opposition to his directives are challenged and duly processed in the US justice system. We are a nation of laws which must be honored to keep the liberty safe for ourselves and future generations.
Trump is everything you say he is and more. The baffling thing is how he gets away with it. He is clearly demented (though, I imagine, he has been that way all his life) but not from senility. It's built into his character, the crookedness I mean. If he can be so disruptive world-wide, surely there is some mechanism to get he and his cronies out of power. They are dangerous, to people, to the economy and to the health of the planet. Won't be long till he destroys the beautiful national parks of the U.S.
I’ve written my congressman, Tom Emmer, a couple of times with pointed criticism of DOGE and asking him to be a true Republican and be the first to lead his party out of the insanity. Also mentioned he’s in a lose lose proposition with not holding town halls. Short term he pleases Trump. Long term he continues to ignore and piss off his constituents, you know, the little people that put him in office and can vote him out. I received two form emails back touting what a wonderful job the trump administration is doing to make America Great Again. I took this as a ‘fuck you’, we’re in power so have a nice day’ Currently looking for a good candidate to challenge him. Maybe Dean Phillips would like to move to our district and give this aloof toady a run for his money.
You’re not alone. This administration doesn’t anyone that can’t line their pockets with money or power and they despise them too while smiling at them.
Your reply seems to say there is no way to have these people (I use that collective reservedly) removed from office. Is there no one with the character and nouse to stand up to them, does the Constitution not say “We the People…” and then outline what the People expect from their federal government to protect their rights and to serve them. It is clear to me that this is not happening and under the law (the judiciary being independent and free to act although Trump has zero respect for the rule of law and it’s guardians) he can be impeached? All terribly alarming and our government is being mealy mouthed and sycophantic which I just don’t understand because clearly the US Administration cannot stand us.
Congress can hold the executive branch accountable if it chooses to do so. Currently both houses are controlled by ‘Republicans’ and they have basically ceded control to the executive branch by going dormant. Thus the protests in the street by constituents of both parties to do their job. One comment about the current administration is nothing worse than the combination of arrogance and ignorance. This is what we’re seeing on full display with the security meeting where an editor was on the invite list.
I tell you, viewed from the UK this is actually terrifying. DJT has now empowered his real estate buddy Wiskoff to denigrate the UK and its European partners and publish the US Administration’s view that Putin is clever and a sound guy. Americans allowed this to happen through democracy no criticism there, but they had better determine that their Constitution allows them to deal with the fallout sooner rather than later because we are now convinced that the US administration is selling us all down the Moskva!
One third of the U.S. voted for this shit sandwich. One third warned about Trump and P25 for over a year before the elections. One third of our voting population sat this one out! The protesting is having some positive effects and an optimistic view for the 2026 midterms. The lower federal courts are holding the line but that may not matter if this administration ignores the rulings against it. For those that drank the kool aid, the effects seem to be wearing off and some are seeing the horrible consequences their vote has brought them. No one, not those that voted for or against or not at all, expected this level of mean vengeful action. It feels like 911 in slow motion. Until that day we never imagined passenger planes being used as missiles. No excuses this time. Many of us saw this undemocratic behavior coming. Hopefully we can start to repair the damage in January 2027. Democracy will be back and we will clean up this mess.
In the meantime we are at the behest of ignorant gobshites who think it’s fine to expose their own armed forces to enemy attack. The way Hesketh, Vance and Wistkoff are acting clearly demonstrates they hate us Europeans, although totally accept that we’ve not stepped up to the plate for many years wrt defence.
You give them too much credit for actually knowing what they are doing! They just don’t know and are totally unqualified for these positions! THEY ARE ALL UNQUALIFIED!!! Bad things were bound to happen and will continue to happen. No need to apologize for expletives. The times warrant strong forceful language. What they say about Europe as well of the rest of the world truly does not represent the vast majority of U.S. citizens. The pure garbage that comes out of their mouths about Canada! I love Canada! My mom was born in Canada! It’s just embarrassing!
I get the same from my "representative" Michelle Fischbach. A whole lot of nothing, as she continues to vote over and over and over.......against what is best for her very own constituents. And she refuses to hold town halls, but does send her staff to meetings around the district. She also just called protesters at her offices "garbage" and the party line "paid protesters". Right.....I was just at one of her staff meetings and not one person I talked to was from outside the district, just very concerned citizens who were asking "Where is Michelle?" I also saw a comment about our former Representative Collin Peterson. It said that he held town halls, even contentious ones, and stayed until the end until everyone was heard. And I remember hearing a statement from him at Farmfest a number of years ago. When asked how was he doing - his reply was something like - I'm doing fine, but I am not so sure about you....... Speaks volumes
Well, there is a circumstantial path to Trump's being a proven traitor. He is in fact taking actions that objectively weaken our democracy, our world standing, and our economy. These actions come with the support and approval of Putin. Indeed, there is evidence of Russian influence in our elections to Trump's benefit. It's not an airtight case, but I wouldn't wear it over my face.
This man would sell his own mother. God help America.
A traitor is someone who betrays a trust, obligation, or duty. It can also mean someone who is disloyal to their country or friends.
Examples of traitorous behavior
Selling military secrets to an enemy
Helping or supporting an enemy
Turning against one's own government
Leading someone to believe something that is not true
Betraying a cause or group of people
Trump hits on all of these except for the friend part. I think you’re well within your rights to call him a traitor.
I think he's more mad than corrupt. Or maybe both equally. As a mad man he should be institutionalized. As a crook liar and racist he should be prosecuted.
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Peace
dear comrades
Yours is an honest assessment. I see Trump as a traitor to the country. We do not know what happened between Trump and Putin behind closed doors in Helsinki. The closed doors and the lack of a transcript tell me something, and I will not look the other way and ignore that. Trump’s actions speak volumes and I will not ignore what my eyes tell me through his actions. I do not have a professional obligation to numb my mind. A smoking gun with a serial number purchased by Trump is not required here. Walking like a duck is sufficient in this instance. Why? We know his talking is filled with more lies than truths. Walking like a duck and lying like a traitor suffices to hold him accountable. DOJ cannot do it. We must. End of story. https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/stop-putins-bitch?r=3m1bs
Yes, yes! We need to hold him accountable NOW!
All of the above. And if you want answers to your question 'is Trump a traitor'? you might want to watch a segment of Deutsche Welle on Youtube by Conrad Unger 'Comrade Trump', also one by Heather Cox Richarson Politics Chat March 11, 2025.
ZIOnist extremist and fascist too!!!
It is time for some of that "Good Trouble" John Lewis reminded us of before he passed. We should remember Congressman Lewis and all of those brave Civil Right Fighters by doing as they have done. It is time to " "Pray for the dead, and fight like hell for the living!" Mother Jones said that. She was from an earlier time in American history. Further back in our history we received assistance from France during our American Revolution. A French phrase we should all learn: coup d'é·tat.
I am not able to find an authoritative voice for this quote: "It is Time to Raise Some Hell!" It is time and we should. 😎
Truth can often be brutal... But it is still truth thank you Mr. Harwood
I wander if he is being manipulated by another unknown deep player in the running of domestic and foreign policies. Just the popular vote is not enough for anyone to issue directives which cannot uphold in the US justice system, which I believe still have better credibility than banana republics. The big questions is if the opposition to his directives are challenged and duly processed in the US justice system. We are a nation of laws which must be honored to keep the liberty safe for ourselves and future generations.
Yup, he’s called Vladimir Putin DJT’s idol and sponsor
Trump is everything you say he is and more. The baffling thing is how he gets away with it. He is clearly demented (though, I imagine, he has been that way all his life) but not from senility. It's built into his character, the crookedness I mean. If he can be so disruptive world-wide, surely there is some mechanism to get he and his cronies out of power. They are dangerous, to people, to the economy and to the health of the planet. Won't be long till he destroys the beautiful national parks of the U.S.
Trump 2.0 may be only two months old, but it feels like an eternity!
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how Donald Trump thinks about the world, @jon_rauch writes. Understanding this view is essential to defeating it. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/02/corruption-trump-administration/681794/?gift=4dTfJpaWKAxPRgFrKJwrAJ-Vynm9u7AcdT7Ukld6NSo&utm_source=email&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social. A great explanation of where we are at, how we got here, and a way out of this disaster. Also the book referenced "The Assault on the State: How the Global Attack on Modern Government Endangers Our Future" by Stephen E. Hanson & Jeffrey S. Kopstein.
That’s the gonads we need! I agree, and these fascist pigs can kiss my ass to boot. Don’t give them your fear.
Stay safe, John
I wonder what happened to many journalists of post Watergate era? They all retired/died and with them their papers and channels?
All we have now are Echo Chambers of Fox and MSNBC etc.
I’ve written my congressman, Tom Emmer, a couple of times with pointed criticism of DOGE and asking him to be a true Republican and be the first to lead his party out of the insanity. Also mentioned he’s in a lose lose proposition with not holding town halls. Short term he pleases Trump. Long term he continues to ignore and piss off his constituents, you know, the little people that put him in office and can vote him out. I received two form emails back touting what a wonderful job the trump administration is doing to make America Great Again. I took this as a ‘fuck you’, we’re in power so have a nice day’ Currently looking for a good candidate to challenge him. Maybe Dean Phillips would like to move to our district and give this aloof toady a run for his money.
Sorry poor proof reading. The administration doesn’t like anyone
You’re not alone. This administration doesn’t anyone that can’t line their pockets with money or power and they despise them too while smiling at them.
Your reply seems to say there is no way to have these people (I use that collective reservedly) removed from office. Is there no one with the character and nouse to stand up to them, does the Constitution not say “We the People…” and then outline what the People expect from their federal government to protect their rights and to serve them. It is clear to me that this is not happening and under the law (the judiciary being independent and free to act although Trump has zero respect for the rule of law and it’s guardians) he can be impeached? All terribly alarming and our government is being mealy mouthed and sycophantic which I just don’t understand because clearly the US Administration cannot stand us.
Congress can hold the executive branch accountable if it chooses to do so. Currently both houses are controlled by ‘Republicans’ and they have basically ceded control to the executive branch by going dormant. Thus the protests in the street by constituents of both parties to do their job. One comment about the current administration is nothing worse than the combination of arrogance and ignorance. This is what we’re seeing on full display with the security meeting where an editor was on the invite list.
I tell you, viewed from the UK this is actually terrifying. DJT has now empowered his real estate buddy Wiskoff to denigrate the UK and its European partners and publish the US Administration’s view that Putin is clever and a sound guy. Americans allowed this to happen through democracy no criticism there, but they had better determine that their Constitution allows them to deal with the fallout sooner rather than later because we are now convinced that the US administration is selling us all down the Moskva!
One third of the U.S. voted for this shit sandwich. One third warned about Trump and P25 for over a year before the elections. One third of our voting population sat this one out! The protesting is having some positive effects and an optimistic view for the 2026 midterms. The lower federal courts are holding the line but that may not matter if this administration ignores the rulings against it. For those that drank the kool aid, the effects seem to be wearing off and some are seeing the horrible consequences their vote has brought them. No one, not those that voted for or against or not at all, expected this level of mean vengeful action. It feels like 911 in slow motion. Until that day we never imagined passenger planes being used as missiles. No excuses this time. Many of us saw this undemocratic behavior coming. Hopefully we can start to repair the damage in January 2027. Democracy will be back and we will clean up this mess.
In the meantime we are at the behest of ignorant gobshites who think it’s fine to expose their own armed forces to enemy attack. The way Hesketh, Vance and Wistkoff are acting clearly demonstrates they hate us Europeans, although totally accept that we’ve not stepped up to the plate for many years wrt defence.
You give them too much credit for actually knowing what they are doing! They just don’t know and are totally unqualified for these positions! THEY ARE ALL UNQUALIFIED!!! Bad things were bound to happen and will continue to happen. No need to apologize for expletives. The times warrant strong forceful language. What they say about Europe as well of the rest of the world truly does not represent the vast majority of U.S. citizens. The pure garbage that comes out of their mouths about Canada! I love Canada! My mom was born in Canada! It’s just embarrassing!
Forgive my expletive 🙄
I get the same from my "representative" Michelle Fischbach. A whole lot of nothing, as she continues to vote over and over and over.......against what is best for her very own constituents. And she refuses to hold town halls, but does send her staff to meetings around the district. She also just called protesters at her offices "garbage" and the party line "paid protesters". Right.....I was just at one of her staff meetings and not one person I talked to was from outside the district, just very concerned citizens who were asking "Where is Michelle?" I also saw a comment about our former Representative Collin Peterson. It said that he held town halls, even contentious ones, and stayed until the end until everyone was heard. And I remember hearing a statement from him at Farmfest a number of years ago. When asked how was he doing - his reply was something like - I'm doing fine, but I am not so sure about you....... Speaks volumes
Well, there is a circumstantial path to Trump's being a proven traitor. He is in fact taking actions that objectively weaken our democracy, our world standing, and our economy. These actions come with the support and approval of Putin. Indeed, there is evidence of Russian influence in our elections to Trump's benefit. It's not an airtight case, but I wouldn't wear it over my face.