When one thinks about an occupied country, I would imagine the vision is one of troops in every city, military vehicles patrolling the streets 24/7, people ratting out their neighbors, and propaganda being broadcast via all media. That’s what it looks like in the book of fiction and movies. In real life, it is much… Continue reading This is What Occupation Looks Like Oh Foolish Ones
Tag: authoritarianism
Dear Trump Voter…
More and more of you are saying, “I didn’t vote for that!” As a never Trumper from the beginning, I keep wondering, what did you think you were voting for when you voted for him? This is a serious question as he laid out exactly what he was going to do. Trump, his campaign team,… Continue reading Dear Trump Voter…
Resistance is NOT Futile
The Borg was wrong, resistance is not futile. Captain Picard proved that in science fiction, and it has been proven many times over during the course of mankind. But, it only works when we all get involved. This week, watching what is happening in LA with ICE, the Federalized National Guard, and LAPD police abuse,… Continue reading Resistance is NOT Futile
Don’t Panic
All week the underlying theme as been, “Don’t Panic.” This has been more in reference to education, but also from some trusted sources on social media. We’ve been reminded, or maybe educated is the better term, that Executive Orders and Dear Colleague letters, do not supersede or make law. Just because someone believes, or wants… Continue reading Don’t Panic
New Cabinet Member, BigBalls, First Casualty?
This week, unelected President Musk, unelected Vice President Russell Vought, and their elected Administrative Assistant Trump, and their non-confirmed cabinet members—Gavin Kliger (Age 25), Ethan Shaotran (Age 22), Edward Coristine (Age 19), Luke Farritor (Age 23), Gautier Cole Killian (Age 24), Akash Bobba (Age 21)—had a little hiccup in their war on democracy. Apparently, Coristine,… Continue reading New Cabinet Member, BigBalls, First Casualty?
The Power of Chaos
History is repeating itself in many ways. No need to beat around the bush, we are following the Nazi playbook as a nation almost verbatim. Sadly, the Republicans, as a party, is allowing it to happen hook, line, and sinker. Today was another day of working to create chaos and stress for millions of people.… Continue reading The Power of Chaos
Disappointed and Disgusted with Dinosaur Democrats
I am a voter who increasingly is finding it hard to remain in the party to which I have identified for over 40 years. Yes, I am an older white guy. But, I’m an older white guy who firmly believes in equity, equality, and the social safety net. These used to be what Democrats stood… Continue reading Disappointed and Disgusted with Dinosaur Democrats
Rolling Over, Playing Dead
It has now been a little over a month since the election. The president-elect has been very busy with selecting his “nominees” for key cabinet positions. One, Matt Gaetz, has fallen out of favor already, but those that remain are just as bad as Gaetz. Sadly, as par the course, elected Republicans (are they really… Continue reading Rolling Over, Playing Dead
Democracy or Autocracy?
We are finally at the end point. On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, we will begin to have an inkling of what kind of country we will be living in come January 20, 2025. It will be either a Democracy or an Autocracy. We will have our first Black/Indian Woman president, or we will have an… Continue reading Democracy or Autocracy?
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 