I hear the anger and disgust in this post. I am right there with you.
When I saw the White House press secretary on the news talk about Alligator Alcatraz, I honestly thought it was a Saturday Night Live skit. That stupid cheerful smile on her face while she was announcing how they had built a tent compound, full of cages, to detain people was so surreal, my brain couldn't believe it was true.
And the Murder Bill is exactly what you said it was. They have estimated that 12 to 16 million people will lose healthcare, including senior citizens who are in assisted living centers. They estimate that the cuts in Medicare will kill 51,000 per year due to having no healthcare coverage. And of course, them taking food away from hungry kids and getting rid of head start just to give tax breaks to the wealthy.
The fact that Congress and the Supreme Court are allowing this to happen is unconscionable. The truth is, they're afraid of the MAGA base because they know those people are armed and capable of violence as seen from January 6th. All those people are now loose in public and I suspect are now part of ICE.
The scariest part of the Murder Bill is that they have given ICE a budget of 150 BILLION dollars!!!! This is the beginning of the military state, the America SS. Many people forgot how Trump has praised Hitler in the past. He is following in his footsteps. He is already shredding the Constitution. How long before he dismantles Congress and the Judiciary Branch? If he is falling Hilter's playbook, those are the next steps.
People really have no clue what kind of death and destruction is coming for them by re-electing this madman as President.
I can't believe I'm saying this but, I hope if we get to the point of ICE murdering people in the streets that NATO will step in and save us. I don't see the American public stepping up to save ourselves. Maybe I am wrong. I sure hope so.
Always appreciate your comments. You know, I am not known as a positive thinker. I am usually a worst case scenario kind of guy. I’m still of the opinion that America will get worse before it gets better, but strangely for me, I believe it will get better someday. I think when the MAGAs start feeling the pain from the Big Ugly Festering Piece of Shit Bill, there will be a revolt. Admittedly, some of them aren’t smart enough to realize they are being screwed over, but I’m hoping there are enough of them who will stand up and join those of us fighting against the fascist criminal in the White House.
Maybe I’m just fooling myself. But I still want to look for reasons to have hope. Got to keep fighting.
We are of the same mind. I can't tell you how many times I have been told I am an alarmist. But, unfortunately, my alarm is most often warranted. I don't have a Chicken Little Complex. I just see things very clearly. And as you pointed out, there are many things to be alarmed about. I just don't understand people who can turn a blind eye to this dumpster fire. But, everyone has a different perspective. I think because I am a female and a minority, I don't have the luxury to turn away.
I also share you're belief that it's going to get much worse before it gets better. And that people are going to have to suffer before they have their eyes opened to what is really going on here.
If only we had a Congress with a spine, all of this could end. That is what is most shameful. We really don't have to go through this for the next 3.5 years.
Thanks for the conversation. Always enjoy hearing from you.
Hi Norm,
I hear the anger and disgust in this post. I am right there with you.
When I saw the White House press secretary on the news talk about Alligator Alcatraz, I honestly thought it was a Saturday Night Live skit. That stupid cheerful smile on her face while she was announcing how they had built a tent compound, full of cages, to detain people was so surreal, my brain couldn't believe it was true.
And the Murder Bill is exactly what you said it was. They have estimated that 12 to 16 million people will lose healthcare, including senior citizens who are in assisted living centers. They estimate that the cuts in Medicare will kill 51,000 per year due to having no healthcare coverage. And of course, them taking food away from hungry kids and getting rid of head start just to give tax breaks to the wealthy.
The fact that Congress and the Supreme Court are allowing this to happen is unconscionable. The truth is, they're afraid of the MAGA base because they know those people are armed and capable of violence as seen from January 6th. All those people are now loose in public and I suspect are now part of ICE.
The scariest part of the Murder Bill is that they have given ICE a budget of 150 BILLION dollars!!!! This is the beginning of the military state, the America SS. Many people forgot how Trump has praised Hitler in the past. He is following in his footsteps. He is already shredding the Constitution. How long before he dismantles Congress and the Judiciary Branch? If he is falling Hilter's playbook, those are the next steps.
People really have no clue what kind of death and destruction is coming for them by re-electing this madman as President.
I can't believe I'm saying this but, I hope if we get to the point of ICE murdering people in the streets that NATO will step in and save us. I don't see the American public stepping up to save ourselves. Maybe I am wrong. I sure hope so.
Hello Sarah,
Always appreciate your comments. You know, I am not known as a positive thinker. I am usually a worst case scenario kind of guy. I’m still of the opinion that America will get worse before it gets better, but strangely for me, I believe it will get better someday. I think when the MAGAs start feeling the pain from the Big Ugly Festering Piece of Shit Bill, there will be a revolt. Admittedly, some of them aren’t smart enough to realize they are being screwed over, but I’m hoping there are enough of them who will stand up and join those of us fighting against the fascist criminal in the White House.
Maybe I’m just fooling myself. But I still want to look for reasons to have hope. Got to keep fighting.
I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Hi Norm,
We are of the same mind. I can't tell you how many times I have been told I am an alarmist. But, unfortunately, my alarm is most often warranted. I don't have a Chicken Little Complex. I just see things very clearly. And as you pointed out, there are many things to be alarmed about. I just don't understand people who can turn a blind eye to this dumpster fire. But, everyone has a different perspective. I think because I am a female and a minority, I don't have the luxury to turn away.
I also share you're belief that it's going to get much worse before it gets better. And that people are going to have to suffer before they have their eyes opened to what is really going on here.
If only we had a Congress with a spine, all of this could end. That is what is most shameful. We really don't have to go through this for the next 3.5 years.
Thanks for the conversation. Always enjoy hearing from you.
Enjoy your weekend as well.
We might have different life experiences, but we are truth tellers, Sarah. That’s how we’ll get through this with our sanity intact.
Absolutely Norm. I think it takes a lot of courage to be that type if person. All else be dawned, but I'm telling the truth.