Wasn’t the Trump team supposed to be back in court today at noon, to defend how they violated the judge’s order by letting those planes land? Why hasn’t there been any coverage of any court proceedings regarding that?
They didn’t have to be back in court today. Trump just had to answer the questions by noon The judge is not letting it go. He’s not letting Trump bully him. It’s not done yet.
The Trump administration said many Venezuelans sent to El Salvador prison had no US criminal record. If that’s the case, he should be flying them back home to the United States.
Why do we usually say, "approaching authoritarianism" when it is already here? In calculus, we can approach infinity but never reach it. We have approached authoritarianism for a long time now. Unlike never reaching infinity, at some point we reach authoritarianism. It's here.
Yes but currently the courts are still stopping some things, they need to stand up and stop the coup of our democracy. I'm assuming they are trying to prevent a civil war.
I agree that the courts need to try. I'm not hopeful because of the MAGA Supreme Court, and the lack of an enforcement system. The courts rely on the President (executive branch) to carry out the court's orders.
Not according to Chuck Schumer. He doesn’t think we’re there quite “yet.” He’s waiting to play his cards in the meantime. But when asked what we do when we actually get there… He basically said he expects the American people to go to Civil War. Watch the MSNBC Interview with Chris Hayes. Mortifying.
Laughing quietly very late at night… my old dog knows the energy in our home has changed… she’s given up her favorite sofa & is watching me tidy up while listening to various Substack writers … Thank you all! A glimmer of hope slips into every thought… every heart beat …
This afternoon, Trump illegally fired the two Democratic commissioners on the five-member Federal Trade Commission — Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya.
Commissioner Slaughter had this to say:
"The President illegally fired me from my position as a Federal Trade Commissioner, violating the plain language of a statute and clear Supreme Court precedent."
Commissioner Bedoya said this:
I’m a commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission. The president just illegally fired me.
The FTC is an independent agency founded 111 years ago to fight fraudsters and monopolists. Our staff is unafraid of the Martin Shkrelis and Jeff Bezos of the world. They take them to court and they win.
Now, the president wants the FTC to be a lapdog for his golfing buddies.
Together with Chair Lina Khan and Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, I spent my time at the FTC fighting for small town grocers and pharmacists and for people in Indian country going hungry because food was too expensive. I fought for workers getting screwed on pay and benefits and overtime. I fought for their right to organize. I fought tech companies who think they can track you and your kids every hour of every day so they can pocket their next billion.
Whether you’re a Republican or a Democrat or someone who’s so disgusted with Washington you can barely watch the news, the FTC has worked for you.
Who will Trump’s FTC work for? Will it work for the billionaires? Or will it work for you?
It was an honor to serve my country at the FTC. It was an honor to work alongside its staff.
And to everyone who is watching all of this unfold, don’t be scared. Fight back.
Then send it to them and others. I watch and read Aaron, MTN, Don Lemon, The Bulwark, Mary Trump, Danielle Moodie-Mills, Native Land, Mea Culpa and others.
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. Go back to work everyday and make them escort you out. Film it and send it to all the networks including Fox or put it on Tik Tok so everyone can see this lawlessness in real time.
Mainstream media isn't going to report anything they are afraid of the the new trump loyalist head of the FCC filing some kind of chumped upFCC charges against them that can disrupt their programming
Fight back means keep calling my Reps & Senators in Washington… And my State of California as well. The “staties” must make their wishes & Mine, known in up the house of reps AND the senate!
This is a good start, but you know what I want to see?? Consequences! Because you know they're just gonna do what they want to do and drag it in and out of court while they do it. All the while, avoiding any actual consequences for their illegal behaviors.
Okay, great -- but wake me up when these court orders are actually enforced. The reich will just ignore them, and there will be no consequences other than stern warnings. I hope I'm wrong.
Nice that Roberts is speaking up against the tyrannical piece of shit he helped create. I’m truly grateful…maybe now you reverse your decision to give him immunity, the same way you reversed women’s right to choose? Then watch how big and bad his fat ass is, along with his wife, Elon.
I'm not sure if anyones have already checked out the election. Truth alliance report record regarding the 24 presidential election, there was definitely interference in the swing states, particular pennsylvania and nevada.
Wasn’t the Trump team supposed to be back in court today at noon, to defend how they violated the judge’s order by letting those planes land? Why hasn’t there been any coverage of any court proceedings regarding that?
They didn’t have to be back in court today. Trump just had to answer the questions by noon The judge is not letting it go. He’s not letting Trump bully him. It’s not done yet.
So did they answer, I wonder?
Yes, they gave lame excuses. Follow Attorney Di on TT. She has been reading the filings and explaining them.
As far as I can tell life is considered by the network news to be going on quite beautifully!
Meanwhile I sing 🎶 why do the birds go on singing🎵🎶why do the waves rush to shore🎵…
Don’t they know🎶🎵🎶🎵it’s the end of the world (as we know it) 🎶🎵🎶🎵
The Trump administration said many Venezuelans sent to El Salvador prison had no US criminal record. If that’s the case, he should be flying them back home to the United States.
So far the judge stopped all deportations for now
None of this matters because they defy anyway. What matters is what they'll finally do to them
More like what we will do to them.
His firings at the FTC are illegal and is sliding us closer to authoritarianism.
Why do we usually say, "approaching authoritarianism" when it is already here? In calculus, we can approach infinity but never reach it. We have approached authoritarianism for a long time now. Unlike never reaching infinity, at some point we reach authoritarianism. It's here.
Same as the ‘constitutional crisis’. It’s here, we’re in it.
Yes but currently the courts are still stopping some things, they need to stand up and stop the coup of our democracy. I'm assuming they are trying to prevent a civil war.
I think Roberts is realizing he's out of job if he doesn't stand up to Cheeto and hus cronies. Now if only he'd rescind his immunity.
I agree that the courts need to try. I'm not hopeful because of the MAGA Supreme Court, and the lack of an enforcement system. The courts rely on the President (executive branch) to carry out the court's orders.
though Chief Justice John Roberts did a magnificent push back today--it's the third example that Aaron listed.... I was glad of it.
Not according to Chuck Schumer. He doesn’t think we’re there quite “yet.” He’s waiting to play his cards in the meantime. But when asked what we do when we actually get there… He basically said he expects the American people to go to Civil War. Watch the MSNBC Interview with Chris Hayes. Mortifying.
Chuck isn't telling us anything we have not suspected. Americans are gonna stand and deliver!
Right? Thank you!
Thanks I’ll check it out! I’ve been searching all day and haven’t been able to turn anything up.
I'm so glad our trans military won't be kicked out! They are brave enough to fight for our country. Unlike his draft dodging ass!
Unless I'm reading it wrong, I think there's a typo in the 3rd bullet of news where you said former president. I like the term better though 😂
I was hoping it was foreshadowing 😏
I would accept this as well!
Laughing quietly very late at night… my old dog knows the energy in our home has changed… she’s given up her favorite sofa & is watching me tidy up while listening to various Substack writers … Thank you all! A glimmer of hope slips into every thought… every heart beat …
I think I this is just something Aaron does. I noticed he wrote “former president” in a previous post as well.
I accept this term as official.
We need Luigi or someone
An army of Luigis.
This afternoon, Trump illegally fired the two Democratic commissioners on the five-member Federal Trade Commission — Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya.
Commissioner Slaughter had this to say:
"The President illegally fired me from my position as a Federal Trade Commissioner, violating the plain language of a statute and clear Supreme Court precedent."
Commissioner Bedoya said this:
I’m a commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission. The president just illegally fired me.
The FTC is an independent agency founded 111 years ago to fight fraudsters and monopolists. Our staff is unafraid of the Martin Shkrelis and Jeff Bezos of the world. They take them to court and they win.
Now, the president wants the FTC to be a lapdog for his golfing buddies.
Together with Chair Lina Khan and Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, I spent my time at the FTC fighting for small town grocers and pharmacists and for people in Indian country going hungry because food was too expensive. I fought for workers getting screwed on pay and benefits and overtime. I fought for their right to organize. I fought tech companies who think they can track you and your kids every hour of every day so they can pocket their next billion.
Whether you’re a Republican or a Democrat or someone who’s so disgusted with Washington you can barely watch the news, the FTC has worked for you.
Who will Trump’s FTC work for? Will it work for the billionaires? Or will it work for you?
It was an honor to serve my country at the FTC. It was an honor to work alongside its staff.
And to everyone who is watching all of this unfold, don’t be scared. Fight back.
Then send it to them and others. I watch and read Aaron, MTN, Don Lemon, The Bulwark, Mary Trump, Danielle Moodie-Mills, Native Land, Mea Culpa and others.
All those who you mention. They already have it, except for few, but you can share it with them yourself, as well as Rachel maddow from msnbc
Done
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. Go back to work everyday and make them escort you out. Film it and send it to all the networks including Fox or put it on Tik Tok so everyone can see this lawlessness in real time.
Mainstream media isn't going to report anything they are afraid of the the new trump loyalist head of the FCC filing some kind of chumped upFCC charges against them that can disrupt their programming
You have to rely on aaron and miedastouch
Fight back means keep calling my Reps & Senators in Washington… And my State of California as well. The “staties” must make their wishes & Mine, known in up the house of reps AND the senate!
I think they will!
I read this yesterday. Will the Court say that is illegal and reinstate both of them!?
I love all of this. And I’m waiting to see what happens when a judge holds the administration in contempt and attempts to enforce it.
That will be a very important day.
Indeed!
Nothing will happen because the Supreme Court gave trump immunity & he can pardon anyone they try to criminally charge unfortunately
You may be right. We’ll see how it plays out.
Lets hope!!
I’m keeping hope alive on this one.
It’s only significant if trumpski and muskrat obey the courts.
Who is holding Musk accountable? He needs to be shut down.
This is a good start, but you know what I want to see?? Consequences! Because you know they're just gonna do what they want to do and drag it in and out of court while they do it. All the while, avoiding any actual consequences for their illegal behaviors.
Me too. I wonder what is it gonna take before they lock them up ?
Okay, great -- but wake me up when these court orders are actually enforced. The reich will just ignore them, and there will be no consequences other than stern warnings. I hope I'm wrong.
That’s fantastic. Now let’s see if the administration abides by the rulings. That’s the part that scares me.
Won’t that bring Contempt of court on him?
Yes but it can't be enforced bc he has immunity as president Aaron said it in another post on here
Yes, but like the judicial order they ignored last night - to turn the planes back - nothing has happened yet🤞
That’s gotta STOP
All this is is great but ALOT too late. We need faster responses to injustice. Ruling on the unprecedented fuckery needs massive doses of urgency.
Nice that Roberts is speaking up against the tyrannical piece of shit he helped create. I’m truly grateful…maybe now you reverse your decision to give him immunity, the same way you reversed women’s right to choose? Then watch how big and bad his fat ass is, along with his wife, Elon.
I'm not sure if anyones have already checked out the election. Truth alliance report record regarding the 24 presidential election, there was definitely interference in the swing states, particular pennsylvania and nevada.
https://electiontruthalliance.org/2024-us-election-analysis