Right now it feels we have a growing chorus of people raising alarm, but very few people proposing any specific actions that are commensurate with the scale of the crisis? I appreciate your work and I don’t mean this flippantly, but do you have any proposals more specific than “resist” or “do something”?
Took a look. Looked like a lot of the same old shit. Not many specifics on what to do at all beyond “talk to people.” Wasn’t impressed (and he also sounds like a communist).
Well he sounded awfully down on capitalism and seemed to be attributing most of what’s happening to that. So ya, he kind of sounded like a Marxist. Granted I haven’t read his other stuff.
Repetitive alarms in this essay about the takeover of our federal government, its departments and agencies, drives home the point that a private citizen, the world's wealthiest person, has seized control of the personnel databases, and financial mechanisms, of our government. A man and his cadre of hackers have no security clearance; they can abuse and sell our intelligence information, our citizens' personal information, and plunder our Treasury for their own enrichment. With no oversight by anyone else, let alone our elected representatives. With the express approval of our megalomaniac fpotus. Our nation has catapulted into an existential crisis.
So Trump voters knew full well this would happen - a takeover of the US Treasury by an oligarch who is an immigrant ?? And they’re cool with it?! Wow, dumber than rocks!
Not saying Treasury was the beacon of good. But Musk has access to every single tax payers bank accounts - yes, authorized by the winner of the last popularity contest we call an election. No single private citizen should have such power over the entire populace. This after he already has control of the “public town square”.
America is *officially* transforming into an Oligarchy. Good luck to you, me, and everyone who is not an oligarch.
🤣 wait till you pay $10 for a pound of apples, $20 for eggs and $7 for a loaf of bread. The US as we knew it is history (or soon will be). The consequences will be borne by all BUT Trump and his band of oligarchs. When you say “you” just lost the election, its all Americans including you, your children, your neighbors, your friends. Those who voted for Trump voted against their own interests. Little did they know they’ll be taken to the cleaners by the conman they voted for. Good luck to you, unless ofcourse you’re in the 1% :-)
I don't mean to be censorious. But I intend as a matter of policy to ban people from my comments that use insults. I haven't been too explicit about yet, so I'm not going to do it here. But please be civil.
I think your point about it being authorized and invoking "elections have consequences" is a vapid point that is non-responsive to the substance of my essay. But if you want to stick around, please be civil.
Typical MAGA rectum. “I live on an apple farm” so I’ll be fine, f**k the rest. Can’t see a tsunami coming straight at you - that you voted for. There are no life rafts big enough for this one.
Right now it feels we have a growing chorus of people raising alarm, but very few people proposing any specific actions that are commensurate with the scale of the crisis? I appreciate your work and I don’t mean this flippantly, but do you have any proposals more specific than “resist” or “do something”?
Here you go: https://www.notesfromthecircus.com/p/two-plus-two-equals-four
Ty
I think bringing clarity to what IS going on is helpful and I appreciate this being laid out succinctly for those who don't follow the nuances.
You might find Jared Yates Sexton's thoughts on actions to take the next step: https://open.substack.com/pub/jaredyatessexton/p/actions-to-take-now-audio-from-a?r=bqxf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false.
Took a look. Looked like a lot of the same old shit. Not many specifics on what to do at all beyond “talk to people.” Wasn’t impressed (and he also sounds like a communist).
Oh FFS. A communist? Are you serious? Dude.
Well he sounded awfully down on capitalism and seemed to be attributing most of what’s happening to that. So ya, he kind of sounded like a Marxist. Granted I haven’t read his other stuff.
Repetitive alarms in this essay about the takeover of our federal government, its departments and agencies, drives home the point that a private citizen, the world's wealthiest person, has seized control of the personnel databases, and financial mechanisms, of our government. A man and his cadre of hackers have no security clearance; they can abuse and sell our intelligence information, our citizens' personal information, and plunder our Treasury for their own enrichment. With no oversight by anyone else, let alone our elected representatives. With the express approval of our megalomaniac fpotus. Our nation has catapulted into an existential crisis.
Interesting that the last paragraph of your rant, describes the feelings of Trump voters, and we did not surrender, enjoy the ride😊👍
So Trump voters knew full well this would happen - a takeover of the US Treasury by an oligarch who is an immigrant ?? And they’re cool with it?! Wow, dumber than rocks!
Not saying Treasury was the beacon of good. But Musk has access to every single tax payers bank accounts - yes, authorized by the winner of the last popularity contest we call an election. No single private citizen should have such power over the entire populace. This after he already has control of the “public town square”.
America is *officially* transforming into an Oligarchy. Good luck to you, me, and everyone who is not an oligarch.
Since you mentioned USAID:
https://x.com/dancohen3000/status/1886484806860668971?s=46&t=y6oNMuRlA05SmDXZA1sw4Q
https://x.com/_whitneywebb/status/1886415935600239092?s=46&t=y6oNMuRlA05SmDXZA1sw4Q
https://x.com/_whitneywebb/status/1886468841741353151?s=46&t=y6oNMuRlA05SmDXZA1sw4Q
Also, Dr.Who, you did get the part where USAID is simply on hold, pending assessment, right?
So, Dr.Who, what is it about USAID that you believe is beneficial?
🤣 wait till you pay $10 for a pound of apples, $20 for eggs and $7 for a loaf of bread. The US as we knew it is history (or soon will be). The consequences will be borne by all BUT Trump and his band of oligarchs. When you say “you” just lost the election, its all Americans including you, your children, your neighbors, your friends. Those who voted for Trump voted against their own interests. Little did they know they’ll be taken to the cleaners by the conman they voted for. Good luck to you, unless ofcourse you’re in the 1% :-)
I don't mean to be censorious. But I intend as a matter of policy to ban people from my comments that use insults. I haven't been too explicit about yet, so I'm not going to do it here. But please be civil.
I think your point about it being authorized and invoking "elections have consequences" is a vapid point that is non-responsive to the substance of my essay. But if you want to stick around, please be civil.
Typical MAGA rectum. “I live on an apple farm” so I’ll be fine, f**k the rest. Can’t see a tsunami coming straight at you - that you voted for. There are no life rafts big enough for this one.