Assassinations. Arrests. Antics. Angst.

The America we knew is being dismantled in plain sight.

The America we believed in—where democracy meant freedom and dissent meant dialogue - is slipping away.

What remains is something out of an authoritarian playbook: Violent suppression of political figures, arbitrary detentions, and both domestic & foreign policy run by an egomaniac and his daily whims.

DISMANTLING LIFE AS WE KNEW IT

Our foundational structures are being dismantled, our agencies and federal employees being ostracized, fired and inconsiderately being dismissed. Everything being litigated causes tremendous delay for those whose lives are in limbo. Business owners stalled in making decisions or even closing shop due to tariff regulations changing by whim. And, a rogue president withholding funds for California fire victims because of push back by its governor. Protocols that have made our government work for the many are being removed one by one. Data from various agencies being deleted.

Our so-called leader uses foul-mouthed descriptions of anyone who dares to dissent. The dignity of the Oval Office is being desecrated by our leadership’s lack of diplomacy and derogatory dismissive take downs of other world leaders.

It is being replaced by something I once believed could only exist in history books or novels—dictatorships, militarized regimes, hateful cruelty wrapped in patriotic slogans, and relentless gaslighting.

Now, people are disappearing. Masked federal agents are kidnapping people in the dead of night—and boldly in broad daylight. No warrants. No explanations. No due process. Just terror on display as a warning to others.

Public officials are being manhandled disrespectfully and or targeted or arrested without charges, judges are being threatened, one in Wisconsin has been jailed. We cannot turn on a TV or even our phones without a barrage of BREAKING NEWS, all in one way or another about Trump and his despicable actions, rhetoric or controversy. If you are paying attention, there is no peace.

NO KINGS DAY SUCCESS!

Although this week has been another hell on earth with the antics of the rogue administration, there was a brief interlude of joy to sustain ourselves with a tremendous NO KINGS DAY protest around the country. Estimates as high as 12 Million of us, like-minded in our disdain for what is going on, disenchanted by the violent, lawless and strong man approach being used against our very own.

Pay attention, take action. Everyone needs to participate, even in small ways, like leaving a comment right here:

Assassinations & Attempts on Democratic Officials

Earlier this month, Minnesota’s House Democratic leader, Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed by a man impersonating a police officer—a politically motivated assassination, according to Governor Tim Walz. That same day, another Democratic lawmaker and her spouse were wounded in a separate targeted attack by the very same person. The suspect in custody after a two day manhunt. Turns out that he had a list of 40 intended victims, all democrats. He was a Trump supporter.

These are not isolated acts. The rhetoric coming out of the White House is not careless—it’s calculated. It’s a dog whistle to the president’s base, signaling who to blame, who to fear, and, most dangerously, who to act against.

What concerns me most is this: the president takes no accountability for his harsh, derogatory language directed at Democratic politicians. Instead, he doubles down—mocking, demeaning, targeting. And in doing so, he feeds the delusion that violence in his name is not only justified, but heroic.

This is how lone actors become vigilantes. This is how instability becomes statecraft.

We must speak out. Be vocal. This is not ok!

We would love to hear your opinion!

Arrests, Detentions & Political Intimidation

• Brad Lander, NYC’s Democratic mayoral candidate, was arrested outside immigration court while escorting a young migrant. Masked agents took him with no clear charges. He was held and released without explanation.

• Senator Alex Padilla, a sitting U.S. Senator, was forcibly removed and handcuffed by federal agents during a peaceful press event in Los Angeles. Footage shows him calmly questioning about ICE raids before being surrounded and detained.

These are not law enforcement actions. They are intimidation tactics.

The GOP’s Deafening Silence

With every assassination,

every arrest,

every global provocation,

Republican leaders remain mute.

No statements.

No press conferences.

No condemnation.

OR, in Mike Lee’s case a mean, thoughtless response on X.

This isn’t responsible leadership. It’s lawlessness and cowardice.

What is wrong with them? Do they have no moral compass? No empathy?

CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES ASK THEM WHY? (202) 224-3121

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ANTICS OF THE WEEK:

MILITARY BIRTHDAY PARADE

The much-hyped military parade, costing over $45 million in taxpayer money, proved to be an extravagance without purpose—and a failure on multiple levels. While Trump envisioned a show of dominance on par with North Korea’s crisis choreography or China’s military precision, what unfolded was far from it.

Attendance was a disappointment; Only about 40,000 showed up, far below the projected 250,000. The optics were underwhelming—and Trump’s visible scowl said as much. Our American soldiers, ever professional, seemed to sense the irony of their assignment. This wasn’t about honoring service—it was about serving the ego of one man. And so, they walked the path, smiled, and endured. Thank you for your service!

CALLING IN THE NATIONAL GUARD & MARINES IN LA

Creating an emergency where there was none! The protests in LA were peaceful but for a couple of bad apples testing the waters. The elected officials in California - primarily Gavin Newsom, Governor, and Karen Bass, Mayor, believed the situation to be under control. But the chaos creator called in the National Guard, against the Governor’s will - stirring the pot of turmoil. Dangerous political theater, requiring more court time to reverse the action, then an appeal, which is still under consideration.

“Putting out a fire you purposely start doesn’t make you a firefighter. It makes you an arsonist with a hose.” - Jimmy Kimmel

ANGST - POTENTIAL WAR WITH IRAN

As I watched the news this morning and saw a hyped-up conman enjoying the spotlight in his MAGA hat installing two new flagpoles at the White House. Asked about the potential of the US using our military to hit IRAN’S nuclear facility - his answer was not even worthy of a sixth grader’s response. He said nobody knows what I am going to do……and Iran is in big trouble…….and these flag poles are the best in the world…….and are any of you illegal immigrants? The lack of focus is beyond comprehension. Not making these Americans feel comfortable with the potential of nuclear war. Angst is here to stay, for now.

What do you think? Even leaving a comment is CIVIC ENGAGEMENT!