The guardrails of Democracy are still on. No Kings, no oligarchs! Great comment by the Marine veteran, whose comrades serve and protect the Republic, as drumpf and his minions go to tear it down. I don't know that 60-70 R's have the spine to carry that vote Scott, but it's great that so many news orgs. walked out on Hegseth's guff. It's past due to call in the receipts from this regime. Great reporting, Scott!
Some Red Reps, are realizing - their Red traitor ship of money grubbing fools, is sinking fast, and don’t want to go down > with the Titanic # 2. Now trying to save themselves < from this evil insanity, They have created
The only way forward is to take the House and Senate. We can do this if we work together toward that one mission. The October 18, 2025 protest is drawing nigh. I made a batch of 126 free protest signs for you and your group. Please share, restack, copy and paste the link. Have a printing company do these for you! Subscribe for updates. Here they are:
I love that the major news organizations walked out of the pentagon! We need more solidarity with other business organizations to join together and not take a knee to this regime.
Iam hopeful that 60-70 republicans might vote to release the Epstein Files but not convinced that will actually happen. I think the entire Congress should have to read the book How We Learn To Be Brave by Marianne Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington.
On the other-hand they may have reasons to distance themselves from whatever is in the Epstein files. And they may think we won't remember how late they have been coming to their decision. LOL These people cannot see the big picture to save their souls . Literally.
On the other hand, there must be quite a few who know the score and do not like it.
If the dam starts to crack, and I think in time it will, there just might be a a rush for high ground. We shall see. Can "The King" keep his throne if the water gets up to his knees?
Up-date: Here is a u-tube link to MSNBC's Nichol Wallace and Rachel Maddows coverage of the media leaving the Pentigon. 5-6 minutes with a visual of all media including NBC and MSNBC about 3 minutes in, who left.
Trump’s unilateral 100% tariff on China, in addition to all his other import taxes on other countries, are what sparked our revolution against King George: No Taxation Without Representation. Under our constitution all taxes have to be voted on by Congress.
I don’t know, Scott. They have been all in with him from the start. If any of them do, I would expect it to be the women. I am hopeful judging by the different tune MTG has been singing lately, hopeful with a dash of skepticism.
And 👍 on the news orgs. Surprised by Faux News though.
All good Peggy. I would also like to see Speaker Mike Johnson have to apologize for his unfounded characterization of all No Kings protesters. On the other hand if there was ever a video prime for political ads, that was it!
I think we are starting to see public signs of growth of spines!
I’m very glad that the journalists are holding the line - it reinforces the goals of democracy.
As for members of Congress - there must be something in the water (finally) as we are seeing more standing up for rights from Democrats which may act as inspiration for republicans too.
When the water is cold, no one wants to be first in - but everyone should want change at this point.
I hope you are right, but its a baby step. Their organizations are not reporting on the protests, as one of the substack columnists points out, they treat it like a political horse race, not the constitutional crisis it is. Mainstream media has failed we the people.
I agree Pam. Mainstream media is big business. As in huge consolidation of all local viewers on every media platform! They hold the eyes and ears of God only knows how many pocket books. No matter what you watch or listen to, someone is deriving money for your attention. They know us better than we know ourselves with regard to what we will pay to watch. And they train us to crave violence, sleaziness', and mindlessness. So far I haven't seen anything that the big 3 have done to change my opinion of their news coverage.
Ty Scott. Some news sources either have some ethics left, or noted the risk in signing. OAN will only publish what the Pentagon wants anyway. No real risk for them. I am kind of surprised Fox didn’t sign however. I hope everyone that is joining the protest 🪧 tomorrow will have a great time showing that democracy is still alive!💙🇺🇸💙✌️💙🇺🇸💙
When we fight back we win , unity, persistence and non violent protests will always succeed. This is the greatest country in the world and democracy will be ours once again. Hate and fear will never make us great again history tells us so.
Scott, I don’t believe there will be the needed House Republicans to force the release of the Epstein Files. Too many of them are more afraid of Trump than the loss of our democracy. However, I do expect that like the Pentagon Papers, they will be leaked. Let’s pray it’s soon before Trump wastes our money with “loans” to little men who wield chain saws.
tRump and his merry band of rethuglican enablers are doing a lot of the heavy lifting for us. They are pushing us ever closer to the tRump Recession/Depression. He has no legal means to pay our armed forces, but Congress could authorize the payment... but Little Johnson R-WPOS can't call the house back into session without invoking the 218th signature on that messy little discharge petition. So the American People continued to be abused at the hands of a petty, venal autocrat. Gerrymandering or not, they may have an uphill road next year.
I was impressed by the media standing up! I feel the media has been reporting like business as usual!! I think of our founders, deciding to stand up to the very powerful English Empire! I think of the soldiers, leaving the comfort of home to fight for our freedom! This is that time for all of us!
Find a No Kings protest near you: https://www.nokings.org/#map
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NEW: Cancel GOP healthcare cuts and end Trump’s shutdown: https://tinyurl.com/2z8s7hdh
Demand Brendan Carr Resign: https://tinyurl.com/35xjx8dj
Demand Tom Homan Resign: https://tinyurl.com/3e5ku3um
Pass the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act: https://tinyurl.com/3yfw2m7a
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Protect our use of voting by mail: https://tinyurl.com/bde676xm
Push back on Trump’s DC takeover: https://tinyurl.com/2jpp94yk
Support law to unmask ICE: https://tinyurl.com/bp8cau82
Investigate the Jeffrey Epstein trafficking case: https://tinyurl.com/4pfh2p4f
Links to everything we are doing: https://www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/how-were-fighting-trump
Here is my interview with James Talarico: https://tinyurl.com/mmu4eydj
Boom! Perfect way to start the No Kings weekend!
The guardrails of Democracy are still on. No Kings, no oligarchs! Great comment by the Marine veteran, whose comrades serve and protect the Republic, as drumpf and his minions go to tear it down. I don't know that 60-70 R's have the spine to carry that vote Scott, but it's great that so many news orgs. walked out on Hegseth's guff. It's past due to call in the receipts from this regime. Great reporting, Scott!
Thank you Dennis!
RIBBIT, RESIST, NO KINGS!
Some Red Reps, are realizing - their Red traitor ship of money grubbing fools, is sinking fast, and don’t want to go down > with the Titanic # 2. Now trying to save themselves < from this evil insanity, They have created
The only way forward is to take the House and Senate. We can do this if we work together toward that one mission. The October 18, 2025 protest is drawing nigh. I made a batch of 126 free protest signs for you and your group. Please share, restack, copy and paste the link. Have a printing company do these for you! Subscribe for updates. Here they are:
http://bit.ly/483Qrd4
A gentle correction: retaking the House and Senate isn't the only way forward; it is the first and next one, and the one I fervently hope succeeds.
For other ways, should we fail to achieve the above, see 1776 or 1861.
Or, if things become totally untenable before we can vote the swamp critters out, the French Revolution solution is looking more and more appealing.
👑🪓🍰
Here is a no kings anthem we can sing together. No kings, no fear, democracy is here! https://democracydefender2025.substack.com/p/no-kings-anthem-no-crown-no-throne
That song is a glorious piece of musical history. Love!
Keep our hopes high!
I love that the major news organizations walked out of the pentagon! We need more solidarity with other business organizations to join together and not take a knee to this regime.
Could not believe that Fox News (Trump sycophants) walked out as well!
Me too!😳
It's about time that major organizations walked out on the Pentagon! Start standing up to the Orange Blob!💪💪👏👏👏👏
You’ve got that right!
Iam hopeful that 60-70 republicans might vote to release the Epstein Files but not convinced that will actually happen. I think the entire Congress should have to read the book How We Learn To Be Brave by Marianne Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington.
I do not think 60-70 Republicans will vote to release the Epstein files. I believe they're going down with the ship come hell or high water.
On the other-hand they may have reasons to distance themselves from whatever is in the Epstein files. And they may think we won't remember how late they have been coming to their decision. LOL These people cannot see the big picture to save their souls . Literally.
What souls?
Good point!!!
Definitely true for my MAGA Rep. Coward Ben Cline VA-6.
I'm in Coward Hawley's district. He'll never vote to release them. He's a craven little toady.
Ot Tom Kean's district in NJ! Another toad who voted to cut SNAP and Medicaid!🤬🤬🤬😈👿
On the other hand, there must be quite a few who know the score and do not like it.
If the dam starts to crack, and I think in time it will, there just might be a a rush for high ground. We shall see. Can "The King" keep his throne if the water gets up to his knees?
Did not work for Canute.
Sorry to say, I think that, too. Such wussies!
Is there a cartoon of the hegseth approach to pull-ups?
never mind, nothing is funnier than the real thing...
I am proud of those who chose to leave. Where are NBC and MSNBC?
Everyone walked except OAN.
Correct sorry I just ran a short list
Yes, I was wondering about NBC and MSNBC too?
Up-date: Here is a u-tube link to MSNBC's Nichol Wallace and Rachel Maddows coverage of the media leaving the Pentigon. 5-6 minutes with a visual of all media including NBC and MSNBC about 3 minutes in, who left.
https://youtu.be/ykQMT9BVwfw
Everyone except for OAN walked out including NBC and MSNBC
Perhaps Hegseth barred them from the Pentagon!
They were out too
I was wondering the same thing? 🤔
Trump’s unilateral 100% tariff on China, in addition to all his other import taxes on other countries, are what sparked our revolution against King George: No Taxation Without Representation. Under our constitution all taxes have to be voted on by Congress.
Unfortunately, to the current regime, our Constitution is nothing but toilet paper.
Well said!
I don’t know, Scott. They have been all in with him from the start. If any of them do, I would expect it to be the women. I am hopeful judging by the different tune MTG has been singing lately, hopeful with a dash of skepticism.
And 👍 on the news orgs. Surprised by Faux News though.
I will say after working around the Hill for so long, inside a year of their reelection they will get super nervous
Thank you, Scott.
We wrote in the comments of the Nobel Peace Prize org all the reasons Trump should not win the prize:
nobelpeaceprize.org
We are also phoning & writing post cards to Speaker Mike Johnson demanding he Release the E. files, swear in Rep Adelita Grijalva & open the govt.:
521 Cannon House Office Building (HOB) Washington DC 20515 (202) 225-2777
&
2250 Hospital Rd, Bossier City, Suite 248, LA 71111 (318) 840-0309
All good Peggy. I would also like to see Speaker Mike Johnson have to apologize for his unfounded characterization of all No Kings protesters. On the other hand if there was ever a video prime for political ads, that was it!
WooHoo! Go, Peggy!
💯💯💯💯💫👏👏👏
I think we are starting to see public signs of growth of spines!
I’m very glad that the journalists are holding the line - it reinforces the goals of democracy.
As for members of Congress - there must be something in the water (finally) as we are seeing more standing up for rights from Democrats which may act as inspiration for republicans too.
When the water is cold, no one wants to be first in - but everyone should want change at this point.
I hope you are right, but its a baby step. Their organizations are not reporting on the protests, as one of the substack columnists points out, they treat it like a political horse race, not the constitutional crisis it is. Mainstream media has failed we the people.
I agree Pam. Mainstream media is big business. As in huge consolidation of all local viewers on every media platform! They hold the eyes and ears of God only knows how many pocket books. No matter what you watch or listen to, someone is deriving money for your attention. They know us better than we know ourselves with regard to what we will pay to watch. And they train us to crave violence, sleaziness', and mindlessness. So far I haven't seen anything that the big 3 have done to change my opinion of their news coverage.
All owned by MAGA billionaires!
I’m hoping for a building momentum thing.
And we do need to keep calling them out as you both do above.
We deserve more support and accurate information.
Looking forward to seeing front page above the line coverage of No Kings after tomorrow!
Ty Scott. Some news sources either have some ethics left, or noted the risk in signing. OAN will only publish what the Pentagon wants anyway. No real risk for them. I am kind of surprised Fox didn’t sign however. I hope everyone that is joining the protest 🪧 tomorrow will have a great time showing that democracy is still alive!💙🇺🇸💙✌️💙🇺🇸💙
When we fight back we win , unity, persistence and non violent protests will always succeed. This is the greatest country in the world and democracy will be ours once again. Hate and fear will never make us great again history tells us so.
Scott, I don’t believe there will be the needed House Republicans to force the release of the Epstein Files. Too many of them are more afraid of Trump than the loss of our democracy. However, I do expect that like the Pentagon Papers, they will be leaked. Let’s pray it’s soon before Trump wastes our money with “loans” to little men who wield chain saws.
That would be great if they didn't have that
tRump and his merry band of rethuglican enablers are doing a lot of the heavy lifting for us. They are pushing us ever closer to the tRump Recession/Depression. He has no legal means to pay our armed forces, but Congress could authorize the payment... but Little Johnson R-WPOS can't call the house back into session without invoking the 218th signature on that messy little discharge petition. So the American People continued to be abused at the hands of a petty, venal autocrat. Gerrymandering or not, they may have an uphill road next year.
I was impressed by the media standing up! I feel the media has been reporting like business as usual!! I think of our founders, deciding to stand up to the very powerful English Empire! I think of the soldiers, leaving the comfort of home to fight for our freedom! This is that time for all of us!
Barely standing up although I am happy they took this step. It's not a Washington crossing the Delaware moment for them.
I am proud that all of the Pentagon reporters walked out. Enough is enough.
Raskin is terrific but 60-70 Republicans voting to release the Epstein files!?!? I hope so but I would not bet on it.
That was Khanna who said it but I personally thought it could be high as well JR!
We all need to keep the pressure on those Republicans that
* might be worried about losing in a blue wave election
* that *claims* to be a devout Christian - what in your Christian faith tells you to protect pedophiles?
* have daughters and/or grand daughters
If your representative fits one or more of these categories, keep calling them out!