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P A Williams's avatar

They will still just ignore the newest ruling. The Project 2025 agenda they are following wants Marshall Law

Rhys Finney's avatar

It’s “martial law”, not “Marshal Law”. No offense, but it must be corrected-we don’t want to appear as uneducated as they are.

Sher''s avatar

😎...ooops...you're right.

Toni's avatar

Think Martial Arts, lol.

Janell's avatar

thanks Rhys....i have been spelling that wrong too

Black Raven's avatar

They've been wiping their ass with the constitution. These are the evildoers and there are many, many more. But for now these are the players. ⬇️

The key players behind Project 2025 include the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation, a coalition of over 100 conservative organizations, and several individuals who are former Trump administration officials. The project was developed to provide a policy and personnel blueprint for a conservative administration.

Key individuals

Many individuals involved with Project 2025 have since been appointed to positions in the second Trump administration.

Russell Vought: A former Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director during the first Trump administration, Vought is considered a top architect and driving force behind Project 2025. He was reappointed to lead the OMB and has advocated for dismantling federal agencies.

Kevin Roberts: As president of The Heritage Foundation, Roberts oversees Project 2025. He has described the initiative as a way to "institutionalize Trumpism".

Stephen Miller: A former Trump advisor and head of America First Legal, Miller was heavily involved with Project 2025 and appeared in promotional videos for it. He was appointed as a White House advisor for the second Trump term.

Paul Dans: He served as the initial director of Project 2025 until he stepped down in August 2024 to focus on the Trump campaign.

Karoline Leavitt: Named White House Press Secretary in the second Trump administration, Leavitt was previously a Project 2025 instructor.

Tom Homan: A former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the first Trump administration, Homan is listed as a contributor and was appointed "border czar" in the second Trump term.

Brendan Carr: A Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner who authored the Project 2025 chapter on the FCC, Carr was selected by Trump to chair the commission.

John Ratcliffe: The former Director of National Intelligence in the first Trump administration was appointed CIA director. He is connected to the intelligence section of the plan.

Christopher Miller: The former acting Secretary of Defense co-authored the chapter on the Department of Defense.

Peter Navarro: A former top trade advisor to Trump and an author of the Project 2025 manual.

Partner organizations

Project 2025 is a coalition of more than 100 conservative and right-wing organizations, led by The Heritage Foundation. Some of the notable partner organizations include:

America First Legal: A conservative legal activist group led by Stephen Miller.

Center for Renewing America (CRA): Founded by Russell Vought, the CRA is on the Project 2025 advisory board.

Moms for Liberty: A conservative organization that focuses on "parental rights" in education.

America First Policy Institute: A conservative think tank founded by former Trump administration officials.

John Christopher's avatar

Good synopsis of key players but also the Supreme Court conservatives and their so called brand of constitutional originalism, who among the most recent pics to the court, were hand picked from the Federalist Society and the dark money billionaire, political hack and white nationalist, Leonard Leo with Mitch Mc' Connell, lending his helping hand to assist in packing the courts to remake America in their image and you live as we say or else!

Peter Tey's avatar

Indeed, it looks grim

John Christopher's avatar

Indeed and recently I watched Rob Reiner speak on MSNBC, you may know him from the 70's show as meathead from 'All in the Family", well, he was not too optimistic, that said, he mentioned more people need to keep speaking out, peacefully protesting, for our voice is our strength.

Amanda's avatar

Protesting is good but we have to strike. Protesting is going to lead to Martial Law. MAGA are already inciting violence during the peaceful protests. But they can’t enact martial law if we all just don’t go to work for a week.

Toni's avatar

Also a fantastic Director of films like The Princess Bride, Stand by Me, and A Few Good Men.

Peter Tey's avatar

We will be strong in numbers, we need about 11 million to join regularly until we bring the regime down

Mary Therése's avatar

John, yes “peacefully protesting” — and a reminder to everyone that even holding A VIGIL on church property can be a form of Peaceful Protest 🇺🇸.

S. A. Linden's avatar

Right. While Aaron was still speaking, I was thinking that I hope John Roberts is observing the scene/wreckage and regretting what he has perpetrated upon America.

David's avatar

No chance,they are supporters of the :Neo Nazis" .

S. A. Linden's avatar

Then they've caught the insanity too.

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Donna's avatar

PAM BONDI, corrupt DOJ working in the open for this CORRUPT AND EVIL REGIME.

Christine Quirk's avatar

Thank you , project 2025 was the plan. Is the plan. They are checking all the boxes , many of the people think the GOP in the White House, senate , Congress, are afraid of Trump. All the people you mentioned are extremely wealthy , driven for control with their wealth. Trump isn’t the only one these politicians are afraid of.

Clark Walker's avatar

Pray tell, who else?

Christine Quirk's avatar

Please read the comment from black raven. There is a list !

Mary Therése's avatar

Black Raven, impressive summary of who may be behind Project 2025 — to pull all that info together takes time! What were the sources you used to research this? Ty

Black Raven's avatar

Good evening Mary! It didn't take me long at all. 😅😄😄😄 I use Google. That my source of information amongst other sites. 😊 I hope you had a great day. 🙂

Mary Therése's avatar

Thank you I had a wonderful day— but I must say that’s not the reply I was expecting. What’s so funny? Actually Google is a search engine for finding sources not an authority— Google excels at finding the most popular related info, not necessarily the most accurate or reliable.

David's avatar

Black Raven,great article,the question is Why are the protests even on " No kings Day" 10/18 not including the names of Vought,Roberts,Miller,Dans,Leavitt and many other wall street Trump supporters?To target only a " Nazi" like Trump who doesn't care if there are 3 million protesting ,does virtually no good. However if 3 million protest Vought,Miller,Roberts,Dans,Leavitt, it might make a difference.The messagfe should be " We coming after you" Leave messages @ the Supreme Court calling them " Nazi: supporters. It is amazing after 9 months of this,we are still figuring out how to go on the offense. I have talked to several friends recently who have agreed,this is not going to end peacefully.

Jrobbins's avatar

I agree! I think tRump wants violence to declare martial law and take over the cities and with the violence decide to cancel midterms!!

Carol Dank's avatar

I agree. The Republican Party is intent on creating a military dictatorship with Trump in the driver’s seat. I was afraid of this when he was elected. Trump wants absolute power and he won’t stop until he gets it. I’m afraid ICE will become his personal military and there are enough disappointed, angry people who feel “overlooked “ and want revenge for him to succeed. I’m terribly afraid of what this administration will do next. Trump doesn’t like the Constitution and he has stacked the Supreme Court. We are in big trouble folks!

John Christopher's avatar

Indeed but I will say this too, Trump and his evil minion's, their greatness would be weapon against the majority, against we the people is fear and is why Trumps tyrant tactics, his revenge tour and his going into blue cites, so more people need to keep speaking out in unison and not fall into to despair and into the trap, that we cannot change things, for this is what they want, lets not let them.

Peter Tey's avatar

Protest en masse and together. Join all the protests as much as you can, esp. the second NoKingsDay on Oct 18. If enough people join we can go to stronger actions like civil disobedience or general strikes. Join the Resistance organization like INDIVISIBLE, 50501movement, Women's March, etc

Toni's avatar

And boycott the oligarchs' and other collaborators' businesses. A tax strike would be good too. No taxation without representation! The entire GOP has stopped representing their constituents. And they control Congress so we all lose.

Clark Walker's avatar

Boycotts hurt innocent workers especially the poor. I'm oppose to boycotts.

David's avatar

So Clark,we should support Amazon,Apple,Meta,Wall Street,CNBC,Fox all who identify as white Supremecists or "Neo Nazis" just so there is no collateral damage. So how would you fight back,by posting on this substack,by praying things get better,not talking about what is happening. What' s your strategy? Let us know.

EileenOR's avatar

Vocab tip for you and others:

en masse means all together.

Definitions from Oxford Languages · Learn more

en masse

/ˌän ˈmas/

adverb

in a group; all together.

"the board of directors resigned en masse"

Clark Walker's avatar

Sadly, you may be correct about that.

Whitedog's avatar

I do not believe that Martial law can be implemented here in the United States. There is a colonel that I follow on another social media platform. She has stated that we are simply too big as a country, to enforce something such as Martial law. This colonel gives me a little hope.

Lois W. Halbert's avatar

I remember back in spring of 2022 (although they claim it was released in 2023) when I read Project 2025, I wondered why no one was concerned. Trump has had 2 years to get ready for this takeover. Why weren't Democrats doing anything? I guess they thought it couldn't happen. Here we are.

David's avatar

The older Democratic party has proven they are incapable of fighting,they looked the other way when Project 2025 was being developed. The one ingredient we must not overlook is that the stock market has been parabolic for the last 8 months,many establishment Dems are invested and have decided when they do retire,they will be incredibly wealthy and could care less about Democracy,they will have the money to move to Europe,Canada and or perhaps to outerspace with Musk.

Clark Walker's avatar

That's a good question.

Blwbel's avatar

This is a very brave woman! Too much coincidence about her house. Her home, her family appalling. 🦨

Jrobbins's avatar

tRump want violence so he can declare Emergency an emergency and take over as Dictator!! He is really speeding up this military takeover over! I think he will then declare himself Dictator and cancel midterms!!!

S. A. Linden's avatar

A lot of folks get mixed up on the spelling. The history teachers who taught about the "Marshall Plan" (the US plan for western Europe after WWII) glued that firmly into kids' heads. I'll bet you got an "A" on that test. ;)

Marc Panaye's avatar

Martial law my friend. You saw to many cowboy movies I guess.

Dore Mande's avatar

TRUMP BELONGS IN PRISON

Steva Gay's avatar

Yes, solitary confinment. Also, Miiler et al.

EtTuBrutex's avatar

I like this idea better - lock Trump up with a cellmate named Spike and Miller’s cellmate should be a guy named El Grande!

Jrobbins's avatar

Yes! All the hot shots who are the Heritage Foundation! They are traitors to Democracy! They all need to be In JAIL for life!!!!

Lori P's avatar

They all do, for treason. I hope we get there!

Jrobbins's avatar

Me too!! I want ( and I’m not alone!) our Democracy back!!

John Christopher's avatar

and......"throw away the key" it would be for him, good-bye and good riddens, for may he rot in a prison cell, to dwell and ever ponder to perhaps ever discover what a rotten and a dark or soulless man he truly is

Peter Tey's avatar

Fantasizing may be good for the soul, but won't achieve anything

John Christopher's avatar

Yes, but peacefully protesting sure will

Peter Tey's avatar

Non violence is extremely important. Don't get provoked. Some right wing groups may try. Walk away, video it

Jrobbins's avatar

The large protest numbers help people see we ARE in the majority! And that helps people not to give up!! Stand strong against tyranny’!!

Clark Walker's avatar

I certainly hope so, John.

Jrobbins's avatar

Yes!! All of them in cells with “ friendly psychopaths!”

Clark Walker's avatar

Has there ever been a president who went to prison?

I went to my browser and found that Grant was emprisoned once while the president of the USA., although that historicity may be considered questionable

Clark Walker's avatar

Imprisoned , not emprisoned.

My bad.

Mary Therése's avatar

UNREALISTIC — not gonna happen

Peter Tey's avatar

Who will do it ?

Karen b Rosen's avatar

Aaron please highlight that although the shutdown will affect WIC well the “Big ugly bill “ will eliminate WIC for ever along with snap and headstart and many programs for children. Please highlight what we lose with the “BBB” after the shutdown ends. Thanks you are the best. A mench!!!!

John Christopher's avatar

Cruelty cuts is the point, just ask his new henchman, the Grim Reaper, as he like to call him, Russel Vought, the OMB director who controls, the government purse strings

S. A. Linden's avatar

Which makes it ironic and a big fat lie when Trump tells the people that prices are going down before the holidays. First, they won't. And second, it wouldn't matter anyway, because incomes are going down faster. There won't be any buying power. Everyone will be frantically trying to keep up w/ health care bills and insurance premiums. Utilities will increase too.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Black Raven's avatar

About damn time. These judges have been backing down. It's good to see a judge with cojones and a backbone to fight hard. Plus I'm not surprised that it is a woman yet again holding the line!!

Folks, remember NoKings protest Saturday, October 18th. Let's get out there in the millions to be able to be a force to be reckoned with. To beat ICE numbers.

Civil disobedience is the deliberate, public refusal to obey certain laws or governmental commands, especially as a nonviolent and usually collective means of protest to highlight perceived injustices and force concessions or social change. 🗽 🇺🇸

Peter Tey's avatar

We need about 11 million to join and to eventually bring down the regime

Clark Walker's avatar

So, let's keep the chatter going.

Clark Walker's avatar

I like the "non-violent" part.

Peter Tey's avatar

That is essential ,not to give trump an excuse to declare martial law

Torrey McMarketer's avatar

Thank you for including “Good News” in your posts as well. I JUST noticed them today after following you for a while 🤦‍♀️

Side note: do you ever sleep? Thank you for your continuous coverage that probably tends to weigh heavy on you at times.

Sandra Wallace's avatar

Here's another glimmer of hope...right here in the good 'ole U.S.A LAST NIGHT!!!

Dimash's concert "Stranger", held at NY Madison Square Garden last night. (fancam)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axBRPgih45g

(part 1, almost 2 hours – it just keeps getting better!)

Dimash is a global phenomenon - a vocal virtuoso who sings and speaks in multiple languages, ranging 7 octaves in perfect pitch - deep baritone to high whistle - with astounding voice control.

A young man for the ages, who teaches Love and humble respect for all of his devoted fans and followers.

After he sings with his “Dear” audience, he speaks as always of friendship and peace – a world of no physical borders – just Love. Quote: “There is no political state, just human beings.”

He personifies that music and art serve to erase man made borders on Earth. Quote, “Together, we can make a difference!”

I’m looking forward to the future official professional post of this concert, complete with translations.

We are, we are, Golden!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p28a4KaVHYI (fancam continuation of concert – about 10 min. Highlights, close up view)

We are choosing life!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv7B3Jm3Dn4 Part 2 (fancam- almost 1 hour)

Epic! Heart swells, goose bumps, smiles, cheers and sometimes even tears.

Jrobbins's avatar

How Wonderful! A breath of fresh air! A hope for the future!! Thank you!!

Winterish for Ukraine's avatar

He has said in his campaign that he would install martial law. Dictator from day one. It was clear. There were too few people who believed him. He will persist. Law means nothing to him.

T et al. will likely take even more extreme measures. Murder is not off of the table for them already, so why would anyone expect them to retreat?

paul's avatar

That's what he wants is martial law. Total control. No elections.

Clark Walker's avatar

He's testing the waters to see if and when he can throw his weight around by unleashing the ICE Hounds., so we need to keep it clean and peaceful in the protests. Hopefully, there will be no trouble makers in the ranks to incite a riot to Trump's advantage.

Jodie Y's avatar

I love this for him!!!!! Finally!! Keep it coming!!!!!! Please!!!!

Karen Schaaf's avatar

If Republicans can, without evidence, blame Dems for murders, why can't Dems start spouting that the judge's home was set on fire by a Repub? Ohhhhh, because we always wait.....

Clark Walker's avatar

Let's be better than they are in something like this , Karen. Keeping up the free speech that is sound and reasonable and correct in a world where confusion amd deceipt rule the day demands it from us at this time of our lives. A strong and resounding Populous Response to the MAGA lie is what is called for here.

Page Remmers's avatar

Trump isn’t running our country- he’s a puppet for Project 2025

Monica J Farabee's avatar

And they have everything in place to continue right along with or without Trump.

Clark Walker's avatar

Maybe not if the opposers unite and fight against it in Congress. Checks and balances , right?

Clark Walker's avatar

No, but he is the heqd of the snake.

Peter Tey's avatar

I am not a lawyer, but i thought judges can issue a contempt of court, and if still not obeyed give order for arrest

Rosemary's avatar

Do you know how many times he has been in contempt of court? Doesn’t matter nobody ever punishes him for anything.

Peter Tey's avatar

IT'S TIME THOSE JUDGES START TO ACT. WHAT IS THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM FOR IF NOT PRACTICED

Rosemary's avatar

Trump has never paid for a crime he has committed in his whole life😡😡😡👺👺👺👺

David's avatar

Rosemary,you are right. Do you think the Mafia dons are threatening anyone who disagrees with him. He has been part of the Mafia for yrs.

EileenOR's avatar

Her first order was made by the AG of Oregon regarding Oregon National Guard. Trump tried to circumvent by not defying that order but sending other National Guards. The judges second order yesterday was based on that, and it has, because of what Trump tried to do included that Trump may not send any National Guard from any US State.

Clark Walker's avatar

Sadly, the MAGA Supreme court justices would probably rescind any attempts to arrest Trump, but maybe not.

bill Neilson's avatar

we're ALL waiting for the Big Beautiful Obituary

Rhonda Silver's avatar

Love this. Going to tell all my friends about it.

BL Foster's avatar

He isn’t just threatening to use military rule, he is planning it. Someone stop him!!

Linda's avatar

I think we can frame this that she is ruling in favor of the American people to protect our rights , which is her job, vs she is ruling against him. She’s doing what they all should be doing.

Lindsay's avatar

I expect outrage from the prolifers hired during the elections to protest the reduction in Wic and snap benefits to those babies they want to force on women. Guess what? You’ll never hear a peep from them until another election

Clark Walker's avatar

Yea, they are pro-lifers who don't want to help the child care assisters. Go figure. I'm all for babies being born into good sustainable homes but to be born into this world without any hope of a better life diminishes daily

Anca Vlasopolos's avatar

It's time to call for a general strike.