I have sent letters to my Senators and Representatives but being in a very Red state I doubt they will do anything but put it in the trash. Every time I send this type of letter I get a return message that they won't accept that kind of correspondence. It has to be directed to the individual through their website. Also, I have been calling and writing to one of my Senators and asking questions that I'd like a response to. Several years ago he would write back to basically say my way of thinking is completely wrong. So I tried to be more specific and list questions I'd like answers to. But he doesn't even bother replying at all anymore. When he comes back to our state he meets only with groups he knows he won't get any backtalk from and no one else is notified that he's in the state. UGH!!
I agree… I received an ugly comment from my reply to a post re: health insurance. Thinkin this guy does NOT like a woman who stands up for United States, immigrants our Democracy & Constitution.🇺🇸💙🌻
I send letters to my Senators and Representatives in TEXAS. Who are we kidding - They clearly don't care about their constituents and their assistants probably just throws the letters away or delete the emails. Cancun Teddy and Idiot John never reply...And well Rep Lutrell is just brainwashed - his replies aren't even about my letter and are just lies and misinformation. But I will keep sending, because I feel like I have to do something through all this chaos. Let the IMPEACHMENTS 2026 begin!
Same. But I keep on writing and keep on calling. Aggravating them is all we can do at this point. Senator Scott responded with the exact same form letter for months. At one point I wrote don't bother responding if you're going to send me "this same letter in response." "Instead, put those efforts into actually doing something other than push your propaganda." Since then I haven't received any response at all.
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My airport, Seatac, is one of those refusing to air that disgusting video and I couldn't be prouder. It IS a violation of the Hatch Act, so good for them. And really? Is anyone surprised at the Orange Baboon using taxpayer dollars to enrich himself and his family? The midterms can't get here soon enough.
If there won't be any mid term then why are they working overtime to gerrymander, and why did the MAGA guy buy Dominion? And why is no one talking about this sale?
Yes!! Stand up now, corporate world before it’s too late!
Scott, who should freedom loving Americans be boycotting now? We need to get the word out BOLDLY - far and wide- ACROSS OUR GREAT- BUT CURRENTLY FAILING TO MEET THE MOMENT COUNTRY, BY NOT GETTING THE WORD OUT!
The list of those to boycott grows ever larger. My approach is to focus on supporting small businesses. Much easier for me to focus on doing something than to not do many things.
I haven't bought any toys for myself since the election. I just don't want to participate in this economy right now, and since money is tight anyway, well, there you go. But it might be that a hunger strike is next, since all the food conglomerates are kissing his ass.
Hi Debbie, there's another Blackout the System from 11/25-2
12/2. I know the last one was definitely felt by corporations, their bottom line is always money (I read the results on Substack) . I'm hoping this next blackout will have even more participation and let these corporations know we don't need them as much as they need our cash. Personally, my small daily contribution is to not shop at Amazon, Target, and other "big box" chains. Local shopkeepers get my business. I know I didn't really answer the question you posed to Scott, but hopefully I gave you a little inspiration in your personal battle against the system we're so entwined with.
You can practice a full-time boycott of the products and companies that are unethical, environmentally toxic, politically opposition, and just plain bad for us and our planet by using the "Shopping for a Better World" books by Ellis Jones, the website for "Goodsuniteus.com", and see Axios article "Shoppers are avoiding certain brands over politics," Feb 18, 2025.
Queston 1.- Noem is a disgrace to American citizenry. Every U.S. business entity that displays her propaganda should be boycotted and fined (come on Bondi do your job-yeah right!).
Question 2.- Hot mic is moment is another bit of evidence of Trumps malignant corruption of his presidency. Will it matter, NO because who is going to do anything about it. Congress, Media, DOJ-they are all failures in supporting the American People.
I LOVED Spotify. But when I found out they were allowing ICE recruitment ads, even though I paid for Premium to avoid ads, I cancelled my subscription and told exactly why.
Maybe everyone in the administration should have to wear a body cam/mic when representing the USA. :-) I know that is laughable, but phew! it would be interesting! :-)
He just always tells who he is. And in his speech, he gloated about all the bombs bibi begged for and he gave him - and how well he used them to win the war. And how he should be pardoned now. It’s all disgusting, he and his cronies are disgraceful
And it’s disgusting that our world apparently needed this astonishing and depraved experience in order to get the civics lessons we need to move democracy forward. We’re definitely in the hard work of it all
So right about the possible benefit of this time, if we learn from it. I want to see Congressional Democrats of both houses outlining the steps to be taken when they get back in power. What's first, second, third, etc. How do they plan to correct the Supreme Court fiasco? Or, the separation of powers that must be enforced in the future. And all of the other parts of our Constitution that must be not just preserved but also protected from the kinds of maneuvering that the GOP is doing today. We absolutely need to protect voters rights, education, States rights to determine and use their own authority. And so much more. It is a lot, but that is why the Dems need to use this time to show us that they have a plan to get us back to an order we can recognize and find ways to protect it.
I think a lot of these things will require a Dem president and Senate as well. But House would put the brakes on Trump in a lot of ways. I think you have a great idea here Sandy!
Thank you for saying so Scott. I just want to see them working together to assure us that they can work together. And to tackle this now! Rather than wait till after elections. I remember how Biden used his 'down time' to have his plan for bringing jobs and recovery from Covid ready to go. And he did do a good job of that whatever some might say about him. Dems need to do that too. Plan certain steps that may take time to set in place. But have all of that ready to get moving on, immediately. Unless the Supreme Court does something that reneges the all encompassing power they have given Trump, whoever is the next president should have such powers too, and be able to swing the pendulum back to a more recognizable America. That's assuming they are a Democratic president. Meanwhile, by the end of that president's term in office, some attempt must be made to restore separation of powers and less Presidential sole control.
I like your eye on the future and call for dems to have a plan of action for what to DO after this is over, Sandy. Just scrambling once we get power back will not work - leaders of tomorrow must have a game plan today. And TALK about it with the public and each other!
Absolutely illegal to show a Propaganda film starring Kristi Noem or any other Trump government official in a party political docudrama in a United States Airport, international or domestic. Don’t forget, such a $million++cinematic film and its distribution, permits and installation costs would be totally at the expense of American taxpayers for Republican propaganda. It is outrageously illegal.
I would add the extra note: ICE patrols American airports and are now allowed by Trump, as we know, to pick up Anyone who strikes their fancy. Unless you absolutely must come to America, stay away for your own safety.
All international sports organizers: choose an alternative venue, not the USA, if you want to protect athletes.
1. The Hatch Act is crystal clear. Nuff said? Apparently not for this crew of miscreants. Wrong wrong. I was personally prohibited from recruiting people to be precinct workers (totally nonpartisan role) b/c it might look like an ethical violation. DJT & CO blatantly use their position and power for self aggrandizement. Unadulterated corruption.
2. Kristi, Kristi. Folks are trying to help you NOT violate the law. But you are deaf to reason, blind to reality and…. Dumb. Don’t think you can bully us into being dumbed down. Not working.
I wonder if DJT's cult believes that the immunity SCOTUS gave him will somehow transfer to them? Or that he will provide blanket pardons for any past acts?
It is encouraging to see these news organizations refusing to spread the Trump regime’s propaganda. Hopefully their decision will inspire other media organizations to refuse to circulate lies
Absolutely NOT- especially when this administration wouldn’t recognize TRUTH if it hit them in the patootie! That’s so Trumpian, Kristi! Forget about it!
Now, about the hot mic… SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE needs to “follow the money” on all the bumbling, very obvious, corrupt moves Trump makes… and for once investigate the facts of the case and hold this criminal accountable!
It’s hard to know, at this point, how much more of an embarrassment this man could be. Yet his sycophants still follow. How is THAT possible? Do they think corruption and authoritarianism is cool?
I haven’t been abroad for a while, but were I to go to any other country, I’d learn as much of the language as I could and definitely memorize the phrase, “Hello, and I’m sooooo sorry.”
Any good news is welcome among the onslaught of wreckage caused by people with no moral center and lacking the aptitude to manage the government for good.
I set up a No Kings event in Manhattan as an alternative for the main event in midtown Manhattan. Set up as more accessible for seniors like me, there are now over 700 registrations!!
If you are familiar with NYC, the No Kings rally I planned is on a busy neighborhood area at the corner of West 125th Street. We have gathered at this location to demonstrate for events but with 80 participants at most. I am doing everything I can to assure it is peaceful and safe for all but I remain anxious. The local police precinct has been well informed and there will be community engagement officers present. I have asked the precinct to provide movable barriers so that the areas for demonstrators can be delineated.
It is great that so many people are motivated to speak out against tyranny. Even if half the number of registrants show up, it will be a significant showing of people power. I have sent a “media advisory” to local news sources.
Four things…by all means cancel the video. If it was Hunter MAGA would be all over with nepotism and corrupted conflicts. And way to give the Signal Gate star the finger!
Loved Crockett’s alliterative facsimile of who The Mango man from Mar-a-largo is!!!
"Mind-numbing (or numbed)"? "Monotonous"? Scott's suggestion of "morose" may be the best. Within the sentence Crockett said, "malignant" or "malevolent" would fit nicely, though they aren't synonymous with "tired".
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I have sent letters to my Senators and Representatives but being in a very Red state I doubt they will do anything but put it in the trash. Every time I send this type of letter I get a return message that they won't accept that kind of correspondence. It has to be directed to the individual through their website. Also, I have been calling and writing to one of my Senators and asking questions that I'd like a response to. Several years ago he would write back to basically say my way of thinking is completely wrong. So I tried to be more specific and list questions I'd like answers to. But he doesn't even bother replying at all anymore. When he comes back to our state he meets only with groups he knows he won't get any backtalk from and no one else is notified that he's in the state. UGH!!
Important work for sure J! Sorry to hear they aren't listening
I agree… I received an ugly comment from my reply to a post re: health insurance. Thinkin this guy does NOT like a woman who stands up for United States, immigrants our Democracy & Constitution.🇺🇸💙🌻
I send letters to my Senators and Representatives in TEXAS. Who are we kidding - They clearly don't care about their constituents and their assistants probably just throws the letters away or delete the emails. Cancun Teddy and Idiot John never reply...And well Rep Lutrell is just brainwashed - his replies aren't even about my letter and are just lies and misinformation. But I will keep sending, because I feel like I have to do something through all this chaos. Let the IMPEACHMENTS 2026 begin!
VOTE THE GOP OUT- FLIP THE HOUSE 2026!
I too live in a very red state… cannot wait for the 18th … No Kings protest!
That's awful Sadly sounds like OH.
Same. But I keep on writing and keep on calling. Aggravating them is all we can do at this point. Senator Scott responded with the exact same form letter for months. At one point I wrote don't bother responding if you're going to send me "this same letter in response." "Instead, put those efforts into actually doing something other than push your propaganda." Since then I haven't received any response at all.
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I’m so glad institutions, some in the media, and this community have refused to back down despite everything.
Same here!
'bout time.
My airport, Seatac, is one of those refusing to air that disgusting video and I couldn't be prouder. It IS a violation of the Hatch Act, so good for them. And really? Is anyone surprised at the Orange Baboon using taxpayer dollars to enrich himself and his family? The midterms can't get here soon enough.
No surprises here Tracy!
And to anyone who says there won't be midterms, I just gotta say, "No surrendering in advance, please. Thank you for your attention to this matter."
Boom
If there won't be any mid term then why are they working overtime to gerrymander, and why did the MAGA guy buy Dominion? And why is no one talking about this sale?
I wasn't aware of a MAGA guy buying Dominion.
We're flying on Sunday. I'll post if our local airport or O'Hare are running that vile video.
Safe flight and thank you!
Yes!! Stand up now, corporate world before it’s too late!
Scott, who should freedom loving Americans be boycotting now? We need to get the word out BOLDLY - far and wide- ACROSS OUR GREAT- BUT CURRENTLY FAILING TO MEET THE MOMENT COUNTRY, BY NOT GETTING THE WORD OUT!
That's a tough call as there are so many corporate players Debbie that are kissing up to Trump.
The list of those to boycott grows ever larger. My approach is to focus on supporting small businesses. Much easier for me to focus on doing something than to not do many things.
I haven't bought any toys for myself since the election. I just don't want to participate in this economy right now, and since money is tight anyway, well, there you go. But it might be that a hunger strike is next, since all the food conglomerates are kissing his ass.
Hi Debbie, there's another Blackout the System from 11/25-2
12/2. I know the last one was definitely felt by corporations, their bottom line is always money (I read the results on Substack) . I'm hoping this next blackout will have even more participation and let these corporations know we don't need them as much as they need our cash. Personally, my small daily contribution is to not shop at Amazon, Target, and other "big box" chains. Local shopkeepers get my business. I know I didn't really answer the question you posed to Scott, but hopefully I gave you a little inspiration in your personal battle against the system we're so entwined with.
You can practice a full-time boycott of the products and companies that are unethical, environmentally toxic, politically opposition, and just plain bad for us and our planet by using the "Shopping for a Better World" books by Ellis Jones, the website for "Goodsuniteus.com", and see Axios article "Shoppers are avoiding certain brands over politics," Feb 18, 2025.
Who else thinks Martin Sheen is one of the best presidents this country ever had?
LOL he was helpful when W was in for sure
Aaron Sorkin wrote a magnificent characted in Jed Barlett. Martin Sheen took that character and raised it to a pinnacle of excellence.
I didn’t see the whole interview, but his comments seem insufficiently critical.
It has a lot in it, I just pulled some of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbDjA8ISyb8
Yeah, I wonder if he was playing to Trump's ego a bit.
Queston 1.- Noem is a disgrace to American citizenry. Every U.S. business entity that displays her propaganda should be boycotted and fined (come on Bondi do your job-yeah right!).
Question 2.- Hot mic is moment is another bit of evidence of Trumps malignant corruption of his presidency. Will it matter, NO because who is going to do anything about it. Congress, Media, DOJ-they are all failures in supporting the American People.
I LOVED Spotify. But when I found out they were allowing ICE recruitment ads, even though I paid for Premium to avoid ads, I cancelled my subscription and told exactly why.
Good for you, Julie!
Thank you Dennis!
Maybe everyone in the administration should have to wear a body cam/mic when representing the USA. :-) I know that is laughable, but phew! it would be interesting! :-)
DOG KILLER KRISTI NOEM shot & killed the DOG, left the GOAT wounded & had to return.
There's also her denial of a relationship with her constant useless companion, COREY LEWANDOWSKI.
THE DOG KILLER lied in her 'autobiography' - how ddumb was that? She didn't think she'd be FACT CHECKED?
She was Governor of SOUTH DAKOTA - guess they don't pay aattention to her CORRUPTION!
He just always tells who he is. And in his speech, he gloated about all the bombs bibi begged for and he gave him - and how well he used them to win the war. And how he should be pardoned now. It’s all disgusting, he and his cronies are disgraceful
And it’s disgusting that our world apparently needed this astonishing and depraved experience in order to get the civics lessons we need to move democracy forward. We’re definitely in the hard work of it all
Agree Debra about the needed civic lesson! Good point!
I've said the same for years. You must take a civics class and pass in order to be eligible to vote.
Amen to this!
So right about the possible benefit of this time, if we learn from it. I want to see Congressional Democrats of both houses outlining the steps to be taken when they get back in power. What's first, second, third, etc. How do they plan to correct the Supreme Court fiasco? Or, the separation of powers that must be enforced in the future. And all of the other parts of our Constitution that must be not just preserved but also protected from the kinds of maneuvering that the GOP is doing today. We absolutely need to protect voters rights, education, States rights to determine and use their own authority. And so much more. It is a lot, but that is why the Dems need to use this time to show us that they have a plan to get us back to an order we can recognize and find ways to protect it.
I think a lot of these things will require a Dem president and Senate as well. But House would put the brakes on Trump in a lot of ways. I think you have a great idea here Sandy!
Thank you for saying so Scott. I just want to see them working together to assure us that they can work together. And to tackle this now! Rather than wait till after elections. I remember how Biden used his 'down time' to have his plan for bringing jobs and recovery from Covid ready to go. And he did do a good job of that whatever some might say about him. Dems need to do that too. Plan certain steps that may take time to set in place. But have all of that ready to get moving on, immediately. Unless the Supreme Court does something that reneges the all encompassing power they have given Trump, whoever is the next president should have such powers too, and be able to swing the pendulum back to a more recognizable America. That's assuming they are a Democratic president. Meanwhile, by the end of that president's term in office, some attempt must be made to restore separation of powers and less Presidential sole control.
I like your eye on the future and call for dems to have a plan of action for what to DO after this is over, Sandy. Just scrambling once we get power back will not work - leaders of tomorrow must have a game plan today. And TALK about it with the public and each other!
You say it so well Wis! That's it! :-)
For sure Debra
Absolutely illegal to show a Propaganda film starring Kristi Noem or any other Trump government official in a party political docudrama in a United States Airport, international or domestic. Don’t forget, such a $million++cinematic film and its distribution, permits and installation costs would be totally at the expense of American taxpayers for Republican propaganda. It is outrageously illegal.
I would add the extra note: ICE patrols American airports and are now allowed by Trump, as we know, to pick up Anyone who strikes their fancy. Unless you absolutely must come to America, stay away for your own safety.
All international sports organizers: choose an alternative venue, not the USA, if you want to protect athletes.
Ty Scott. Kudos to the airports that refuse to air blatant public lies!👏
Thanks Janet!
Krusty Gnome got so pissed off that she started selling ICE merchandise on the QVC channel.
where do the proceeds of the qvc sales go
Probably to replace the Gucci purse that some dude stole from her in the burger joint. With his feet.
And her botox and bumper-lip refills...and now we get to pay for Kegdbreath's botox.
Bumper-lip -- brilliant!
(Ditto this!)
Guess. 🙄
1. The Hatch Act is crystal clear. Nuff said? Apparently not for this crew of miscreants. Wrong wrong. I was personally prohibited from recruiting people to be precinct workers (totally nonpartisan role) b/c it might look like an ethical violation. DJT & CO blatantly use their position and power for self aggrandizement. Unadulterated corruption.
2. Kristi, Kristi. Folks are trying to help you NOT violate the law. But you are deaf to reason, blind to reality and…. Dumb. Don’t think you can bully us into being dumbed down. Not working.
I wonder if DJT's cult believes that the immunity SCOTUS gave him will somehow transfer to them? Or that he will provide blanket pardons for any past acts?
More magical thinking. But that dog ain’t gonna hunt. To coin a phrase…
And we all know what Kristi Noem does with dogs that underperform!
Right!
"Speak from your heart and start being human. That’s what you were made for, not golf."
To start being human, you must be human, Martin.
True words, Charles!
We need George Conway or John Gartner to call Martin and explain malignant narcissism. Mango Musselini has no heart.
Nor does he have a heart!
No wonder they can't fix his congenital heart failure. Nothing to fix.
(Har!)
It is encouraging to see these news organizations refusing to spread the Trump regime’s propaganda. Hopefully their decision will inspire other media organizations to refuse to circulate lies
I agree Martha!
Absolutely NOT- especially when this administration wouldn’t recognize TRUTH if it hit them in the patootie! That’s so Trumpian, Kristi! Forget about it!
Now, about the hot mic… SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE needs to “follow the money” on all the bumbling, very obvious, corrupt moves Trump makes… and for once investigate the facts of the case and hold this criminal accountable!
Keep up the good work, Scott! It makes my day!
Someone somewhere ,Debbie, follows all of this corruption and is compiling an endless list
Oh, don't we hope that is absolutely true!
Thank you Debbie!
Donnie Diddler and his embarrassing menagerie of genetic chinless spawn view the entire Middle East as one big money grab 💰
It’s hard to know, at this point, how much more of an embarrassment this man could be. Yet his sycophants still follow. How is THAT possible? Do they think corruption and authoritarianism is cool?
At this point, yes. Yes, they do. Until it comes to their doorstep.
I haven’t been abroad for a while, but were I to go to any other country, I’d learn as much of the language as I could and definitely memorize the phrase, “Hello, and I’m sooooo sorry.”
Any good news is welcome among the onslaught of wreckage caused by people with no moral center and lacking the aptitude to manage the government for good.
I set up a No Kings event in Manhattan as an alternative for the main event in midtown Manhattan. Set up as more accessible for seniors like me, there are now over 700 registrations!!
Thank you Andrea that is awesome! Take lots of pictures of the crowd!
If you are familiar with NYC, the No Kings rally I planned is on a busy neighborhood area at the corner of West 125th Street. We have gathered at this location to demonstrate for events but with 80 participants at most. I am doing everything I can to assure it is peaceful and safe for all but I remain anxious. The local police precinct has been well informed and there will be community engagement officers present. I have asked the precinct to provide movable barriers so that the areas for demonstrators can be delineated.
It is great that so many people are motivated to speak out against tyranny. Even if half the number of registrants show up, it will be a significant showing of people power. I have sent a “media advisory” to local news sources.
Four things…by all means cancel the video. If it was Hunter MAGA would be all over with nepotism and corrupted conflicts. And way to give the Signal Gate star the finger!
Loved Crockett’s alliterative facsimile of who The Mango man from Mar-a-largo is!!!
Yeah, but do you think he's manic? I think he's tired. We need an M word that means tired. 😄
morose is close? lol
"Mind-numbing (or numbed)"? "Monotonous"? Scott's suggestion of "morose" may be the best. Within the sentence Crockett said, "malignant" or "malevolent" would fit nicely, though they aren't synonymous with "tired".
;)