And the DOGE boys found $1b in DEI “investments” in that “secret” Treasury account. Could that money have been spent better on social support? Pretty soon those $1 b add up - maybe stay in France since you obviously enamored of it.
Check out the DOGE account on X - also what sensitive information do I possess that’s out of any government’s reach ? That concerns me. Snowden made it quite clear.
First, what secret Treasury account are you talking about? Second, how do you know any such funds the "DOGE boys" may have seen are inappropriate? Third, why are you ok with an unelected billionaire without any official title or responsibilities rummaging through the most sensitive information our government possesses? Does that not concern you?
Finally, I don't tolerate any insults directed at me or anybody else on this Substack. You're "love it or leave it" allusion isn't an insult, but it's certainly insulting. I never said I am enamored with France. If I end up moving here or any other country, it will only because the alternative is worse. Right now, in this moment, the alternative is worse.
More importantly, when will anyone report the strike? In Chicago yesterday afternoon there were hundreds of protesters along four blocks of Michigan Avenue with Mexican flags and placards against Trump (putting it mildly) and his immigration policies. All I could find was one CBS report saying how small the crowds were compared to the last Trump administration. Their footage was of two stragglers walking by versus the crowd three and four across the sidewalk over four blocks.
At least, I’ve seen that repeated a couple times here on Substack, but not at all like it needs to be!
Just pick a day people and let’s GO. The window of opportunity is rapidly closing and they will move to limit communication next.
We don’t have time to organize some grand event that we announce to them for months in advance. This has to be EVERYBODY marching and banging pots and NOBODY buying, all on one day and very very soon.
I will if you will. But if we don’t get those among us with big platforms to spread this word… nothing will happen.
Getting serious: How about a tax strike? If the federal government isn't going to use our (tax) money to pay for the things our elected representatives voted to fund, then let's turn off the faucet.
When it starts hitting people’s pocket books and bank accounts people will finally start doing something but I feel like that “something” is screaming into the Internet void like we are now.
All those monthly/yearly subscriptions we pay to corporations whose "growth" is gained at our minimization...sure would be great to drop it all. Starve the fuckers.
*Well Ken Martin is the new DNC Chair Leader, he is from Minnesota, he better ask fellow competititor Ben Wikler (who I wanted to shake up this LONG COMPLACENT DEM PARTY) on how to message effectively. 'Rump & Musk are in full Dick-tator modes. We better hope we have LEGIT elections in the midterms test, as Americans better be fucking paying attention.
Ken Martin’s #1 job is to message to every Big Tent voter - Dem, Indy, Never Trumper in ALL 50 STATES the next 4 years to get out the truth & facts vs the Billionaire Fascist Media & Complicit Legacy Media we all have to battle so all those Non-MAGA that voted for ‘Rump see & understand exactly what these Pricks Against America are doing.
It’s coming over 200 million voters did Not vote for trump they have voices too
Buckle up
And the DOGE boys found $1b in DEI “investments” in that “secret” Treasury account. Could that money have been spent better on social support? Pretty soon those $1 b add up - maybe stay in France since you obviously enamored of it.
"maybe stay in France since you obviously enamored of it."
Michael doesn't deserve that comment. Maybe switch to a different Substack account, John Weaver.
Check out the DOGE account on X - also what sensitive information do I possess that’s out of any government’s reach ? That concerns me. Snowden made it quite clear.
First, what secret Treasury account are you talking about? Second, how do you know any such funds the "DOGE boys" may have seen are inappropriate? Third, why are you ok with an unelected billionaire without any official title or responsibilities rummaging through the most sensitive information our government possesses? Does that not concern you?
Finally, I don't tolerate any insults directed at me or anybody else on this Substack. You're "love it or leave it" allusion isn't an insult, but it's certainly insulting. I never said I am enamored with France. If I end up moving here or any other country, it will only because the alternative is worse. Right now, in this moment, the alternative is worse.
We need to do more than protest. We need to actually go on strike.
Not sure if this is a legit site but it’s the right idea. I signed up for their emails.
https://generalstrikeus.com/strikecard
Totally agree.
More importantly, when will anyone report the strike? In Chicago yesterday afternoon there were hundreds of protesters along four blocks of Michigan Avenue with Mexican flags and placards against Trump (putting it mildly) and his immigration policies. All I could find was one CBS report saying how small the crowds were compared to the last Trump administration. Their footage was of two stragglers walking by versus the crowd three and four across the sidewalk over four blocks.
Like, now?
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5, at EVERY STATE CAPITOL.
At least, I’ve seen that repeated a couple times here on Substack, but not at all like it needs to be!
Just pick a day people and let’s GO. The window of opportunity is rapidly closing and they will move to limit communication next.
We don’t have time to organize some grand event that we announce to them for months in advance. This has to be EVERYBODY marching and banging pots and NOBODY buying, all on one day and very very soon.
I will if you will. But if we don’t get those among us with big platforms to spread this word… nothing will happen.
It will happen when 11 million poodle sign a card.
https://generalstrikeus.com/
I love this! You nailed it. Where is the strike? What the fuck are we doing?
The Vichy Dems are praying we won’t notice they’ve sold us out.
They’re not going to help us. Even Bernie voted to confirm Rubio. It’s all a fucking show. None of those assholes are on our side.
Yep. That has been the general consensus. The way we should protest is with our wallets. And striking. I hope this echos.
I've boycotted every single Israeli product, down to each highly scrutinized ingredient, since 1985. (New Israel import barcode is 8 71.)
Boycotts have to be targeted, and will be difficult to discern now that fewer people will be able to buy products at all. Suggestions?
A general strike seems like our best chance. Here's a resource for organizing:
https://generalstrikeus.com
Brilliant use of the word chode!
Getting serious: How about a tax strike? If the federal government isn't going to use our (tax) money to pay for the things our elected representatives voted to fund, then let's turn off the faucet.
When it starts hitting people’s pocket books and bank accounts people will finally start doing something but I feel like that “something” is screaming into the Internet void like we are now.
All those monthly/yearly subscriptions we pay to corporations whose "growth" is gained at our minimization...sure would be great to drop it all. Starve the fuckers.
*Well Ken Martin is the new DNC Chair Leader, he is from Minnesota, he better ask fellow competititor Ben Wikler (who I wanted to shake up this LONG COMPLACENT DEM PARTY) on how to message effectively. 'Rump & Musk are in full Dick-tator modes. We better hope we have LEGIT elections in the midterms test, as Americans better be fucking paying attention.
Ken Martin’s #1 job is to message to every Big Tent voter - Dem, Indy, Never Trumper in ALL 50 STATES the next 4 years to get out the truth & facts vs the Billionaire Fascist Media & Complicit Legacy Media we all have to battle so all those Non-MAGA that voted for ‘Rump see & understand exactly what these Pricks Against America are doing.
It is maddening! Where are they? So busy writing Substacks rather than demanding time on Fox News? Where is the outrage? I think they’ve given up!