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Sam Jones's avatar

If you are tired, read this and get up. They are not invincible. They are sloppy, and sloppy loses. Let’s go!

Sandy S's avatar

I'm with you and Scott, Sam! Time to light the fire! :-)

Julie's avatar

Lots of wins to keep us motivated, Sam! And you are right...so sloppy. Did you see, they can't even spell the "United States" properly on Trump's "Super Intelligence" accord?

Judy Sherwood's avatar

Isn't that just the height of irony? Stupid is as stupid does... (Forest Gump)

I doubt that it's trump coming up with all of this stuff, he does not have the brain power to do much of anything these days - other than spew vitriol, chaos, including speaking words that are provided to him. He is evil, but he is also stupid. The Project 2025 brains in the background are the ones coming up with content, setting him up behind the podium.

Sam Jones's avatar

I did! 😂 and 😭

Elaine Lueras's avatar

Thank you, Sam. We need reminding of this every day!! They are NOT invincible...they just want us to think they are.

Claire's avatar

Will do, Sam!!

Stephen Brady's avatar

Jon Ossoff is one of my 2 fantastic Senators. I live out in SW GA literally surrounded by Cotton and Peanut fields - I'm looking out on Cotton from my office window. The farmers here are hurting. They are paying ridiculous prices for fertilizer. The cost of diesel used to power the equipment they are harvesting with right now is through the roof. Farming is in a very real recession. Talk to everyone you know - we need a real Blue Tsunami on November 3rd!

Joanne Steacie's avatar

Sam, love it. The incompetence, and charge in like bulls in a china shop intimidation tactics aren't working. Who knew?😁

Sadly, they should have. We need laws, guidelines, order. So tired of the chaos and slipshod regime. Yes, let's go!

Theresa McGuire's avatar

I know they likely receive 6-figure salaries but how do they contribute $60+k at one time. Everyone associated with this Administration needs at least a forensic audit come January.

Sandy S's avatar

Same thoughts crossed my mind, Theresa! Let's get down to cash flow for these people with such deep pockets. Let Scott lead the way!

Laurene Clossey's avatar

so true! Who on earth has 60 K all at once? That would gut my retirement investment portfolio!!

Sam Jones's avatar

They have all this magical money and power and don’t do a darn thing with it for the good of the people who pay their salaries! Time to change ALL of that

Louise Purfield-Coak's avatar

It's been time for too long already. Tomorrow my Social Security Check arrives, and I have a stack of donations I plan to give. Mine amount to $5.00 here and $25 there, leaving enough for my local food pantry to get a donation too!

Leslie Olsen's avatar

I like to support independent journalist on Substack, I think I have about ten so far! It does add up, but so important right now! I sent my local democratic party runners some too.

Louise Purfield-Coak's avatar

Oh, I spend more on Substack than I do on subscriptions for anything else. Not easy when you live below the poverty line of even this Administration! Shopping in bulk at my local Costco makes it easier. How long my own subsidies last is a genuine worry though.

Judy Sherwood's avatar

They are already millionaires/billionaires. Their salaries are irrelevant. Want to bet there are piles & piles of resources behind the scenes, at their disposal? Follow the money!

Julie's avatar

Great point, Theresa!

Linda (Evanston IL)'s avatar

Because trump gutted the FEC.

Ann Beyer's avatar

That’s what I wanted to know. I know most of the cabinet are millionaires, but I can’t fathom being able to donate that much to one candidate.

Linda 1048's avatar

I left this comment on Miles Taylor's post this morning, but it will be okay to post it here, too. My husband and I live in North Carolina where Helene nearly destroyed northwestern North Carolina a couple of years ago. Chimney Rock, NC, washed into Lake Lure. Biden sent help. Trump showed up for a photo op and did nothing whatsoever for our state. Yet, Trump signs dot the landscape, much like weeds in anotherwise pristine garden. The people who live there are beyond help. Here is my earlier post - "So the Bankruptcy King, Donald John Trump, once bought advertising to lure people to his casinos and hotels in Atlantic City. Perhaps he cannot recall that debacle, but I can and do. His moronic MAGAts likely have not bothered to study his history in business, but they should. Trump is a serial loser with a string of bankruptcies flowing behind him like the wake behind a speedboat. Failure after failure. So, what happened? Russian oligarchs propped him up, laundering millions through Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan, “purchasing" highly inflated properties from his company. His moronic MAGAts are suckers just as all of his investors have been over the decades he's been cheating people. Trump is a fraud. "

Sandy S's avatar

You are on it Linda!! DJT's track record speaks volumes about not only what a terrible business man he has been, but also what a terrible human being he has been. Just ask all of the people he has used as contractors and then never paid. Ask some of his lawyers about that DJT calling card, of not paying for their services! His treatment of the people of NC after Helene was just like what he did to the people of Puerto Rico, I totally expected to see him start throwing paper towels out into the people gathered for his 'visit'. Why so many like his razzmatazz will be left for historians to answer. BUT, I honestly think it is wearing thin as of this writing.

Colleen Wetteland's avatar

You took the words right out of my mouth! :-) The cult needs to get their heads out of their A holes!

Judy Sherwood's avatar

... if only, Colleen... if only....

that is their 'comfort zone'!

Colleen Wetteland's avatar

They are comfortable paying higher than need be for gas/diesel for their cars/trucks? Well, they are unredeemable then! Not that I've tried but I give up!

Louise Purfield-Coak's avatar

They are so poor, and they cling to anyone who promises hope. I'm sure they buy snake oil too!

Sam Jones's avatar

And the people being duped deserve it at this point

Sister Stan's avatar

Not to be repetitive but .....stupid is as stupid does!

Louise Purfield-Coak's avatar

I always think of the Movie Deliverance, when I hear stories like this. Is it inbreeding that comes out as retardation?

Bill Riley's avatar

Election Day prediction: an across-the-board sweep for Democrats akin to the results of the 1932 election.

Bill Riley's avatar

Save the country! Save the country NOW!

Laurene Clossey's avatar

I think they'll cheat and manipulate, but we will all go out and we won't back down. I think we'll see a blue wave, but we need to be prepared to respond to the shenanigans.

Sam Jones's avatar

Oh what shenanigans shall abound!

Sam Jones's avatar

I think you’re right!

Julie's avatar

From your lips to the Election Gods' ears, Bill!

Ms Jonington's avatar

The quiet ones are the ones that move me. No rally. No speech. Just somebody who had a reason and used it. That is the whole election.

Joan Makurat's avatar

If we don't vote these 'bums' out in this election, we will deserve everything that happens to us. This badministration is so obviously incompetent and corrupt that it boggles the mind that anyone could vote for any of those elected officials who refuse to rein them in.

Everyone in the current executive branch will need to be impeached, along with many in the so called 'Justice' Dept and many in the judicial branch. There will be so many urgent repairs to do that new business will need to be delayed a while. And while we are at it, any newly reelected MAGATS should face the possibility of being recalled.

Just dreaming.

Sandy S's avatar

I also see Hegseth, Kash Patel and RFK, Jr. axed in that dream, Joan! :-)

Sam Jones's avatar

Dream away, Joan! It’s not too far from reality

Renee Goodman's avatar

Joan, those people are either brainwashed by all the lies or stupid for believing them!!!

Murray Smart's avatar

The Corruption in this Regime is RAMPANT and they will do ANYTHING to get power and stay in power. Every single one of them should be in JAIL and NOT part of the government of America. Remember when they ALL ran around with copies of the U.S. Constitution and Whined about others not supporting our country? NOW THEY are the ones Hell Bent on Destroying America and turning it into a Fascist country ruled by Billionaires and Corrupt people like them!! Drive them ALL out (including the Roberts 6 who just serve the Corruption and are PART of the Corruption and are the WORST EVER in the history of America) and THEN hold them ALL accountable. Let NONE of them escape! And IGNORE any "pardon" given any of them. It is PAST time to deal with these Anti-American, American Hating ghouls...........

Lynda Lamensdorf's avatar

Loving these exposes - especially the ones tied to education. An UNEDUCATED populace is EASY to manipulate!! Need proof? Look at who (it) is in the Whitehouse. Thanks Scott!

winniedb's avatar

Thank you, Scott, for the details. I appreciate your thoroughness.

Blessings 🙏🏼 and

Namaste🪷

from CajunCountry, 🐊Louisiana, USA🇺🇸

Marie Rudden's avatar

The Democrats will win large in the coming election. Certainly we should win the House, and the Senate is possible-I think it will happen. Please advocate, donate and vote!

Platinumhed's avatar

No assumptions, get out and vote. Do not mail your ballot (given that potion is available), hand deliver or personally place it in a ballot drop box. May November 4th be a beautiful day !

Elaine Lueras's avatar

That's what I did. With all the dishonest and illegal shenanigans going on in the USPS, no way do I trust them with my ballot

Renee Goodman's avatar

Elaine, yes drop them off so they definitely get counted!!

Platinumhed's avatar

https://www.savethepostoffice.com/postal-service-updates-on-dfa-new-lists-of-rpdcs-lpcs-sdcs-rtos/

I have recently had mail stuck in distribution points. Despite 3 day delivery postage, my Mom’s Mothers Day card arrived the second week of July. The other was a care package sent to a military member. I have hand delivered my ballots for the last few years.

Julie's avatar

Already dropped mine in the ballot drop box and already got an email confirmation that it has been received.

Marianna Montuori's avatar

I, too, utilize my town's drop box, have since 2016. Wonder why 🙄

Platinumhed's avatar

Option (potion🥴)

Renee Goodman's avatar

Platinumhed, so we can have a true celebration!!!

Lily's avatar

Isn't that election interference?????

I get so tired of all the fucking money in politics - FUCK Citizens United! The money spent could give free healthcare to all!, food and housing for Americans, but NO....it's just to buy corrupt politicians and spread lies and propaganda. This fucking money is why we are here! The dark GOP pacs paid for all the lies and promises of no wars, lower prices, lower inflation by a corrupt coin-operated rapist conman insurrectionists and the ignorant magats bought it! I blame all this on GOP!

Sister Stan's avatar

I share your furor, Lily

Sam Jones's avatar

Same, Wis. same.

Peggy Rose's avatar

Thanks Scott for your continued efforts to keep us informed. I am getting nervous about the election. I think back to the President election two years ago and so much disappointment. I want to be hopeful and pray we can bring forth better leaders. Everywhere I go whether grocery store, hair dresser, hardware store and the list goes on I tell people to make sure they vote. Not sure if that is good or bad as I live in red state southern Florida.

Sam Jones's avatar

Same here. Trying to focus that nervous energy!

Dr. Stephanie Lovely's avatar

Thanks so much for digging into this—I wish everyone was! Glad you are though!

cmary's avatar

Thank you to you and your hard working investigators. All the work, just like the truth, is invaluable!!

Sister Stan's avatar

tRUMP's appointees should absolutely NOT be allowed to make contributions to political candidates. Money in politics is the root cause of this country's issues. Our Akron, OH Foodbank served 691 people yesterday. Open 3x's / wk., they are averaging 600-800 every day!! It is heartbreaking to see and so very wrong. Hearing Bessent say it's because they can't "budget" was despicable . Thanks, Scott for your thorough reporting, as usual!I am so damn mad!!!

William Lewis's avatar

We can do this, if we are all in it together