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/1 Imagining the worst - scenario #1:
It worth imagining the worst - in order to recognise and resist it if it comes.
2027. The US is in the throes of a deep recession. Trump has continued to decline, but Republicans are desperate to stay in power and rightly fear electoral wipe-out....
It worth imagining the worst - in order to recognise and resist it if it comes.
2027. The US is in the throes of a deep recession. Trump has continued to decline, but Republicans are desperate to stay in power and rightly fear electoral wipe-out....
October 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
/1 Imagining the worst - scenario #1:
It worth imagining the worst - in order to recognise and resist it if it comes.
2027. The US is in the throes of a deep recession. Trump has continued to decline, but Republicans are desperate to stay in power and rightly fear electoral wipe-out....
It worth imagining the worst - in order to recognise and resist it if it comes.
2027. The US is in the throes of a deep recession. Trump has continued to decline, but Republicans are desperate to stay in power and rightly fear electoral wipe-out....
You have the sense that Trump likes the shutdown. He can act without any constraints - which, as an autocrat - is exactly what he wants to do...
The House of Representatives is doing itself, and the Americans it represents, no favors by staying out of session.
The House of Representatives is doing itself, and the Americans it represents, no favors by staying out of session.
The White House is using the shutdown to justify cuts outlined in Project 2025. This isn’t about Dems or even Congress; it’s about loyalists carrying out the president’s agenda. SNAP, ACA, HUD... all on the chopping block. It was the plan all along.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
After courts hampered earlier efforts, Trump wants to cancel more funding during shutdown
President Donald Trump’s administration has canceled, or threatened to cancel, billions of dollars of previously approved federal spending and wants to go after even more funding during the shutdown.
www.pbs.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:58 AM
You have the sense that Trump likes the shutdown. He can act without any constraints - which, as an autocrat - is exactly what he wants to do...
The House of Representatives is doing itself, and the Americans it represents, no favors by staying out of session.
The House of Representatives is doing itself, and the Americans it represents, no favors by staying out of session.
Well said Mr Kristol...
An embarrassingly obvious point, but...
This. Is. Illegal.
If anything like the rule of law were in force, Trump couldn't arbitrarily increase a tariff because he is annoyed.
In important and increasing ways, the rule of law in the US no longer exists.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/25/b...
This. Is. Illegal.
If anything like the rule of law were in force, Trump couldn't arbitrarily increase a tariff because he is annoyed.
In important and increasing ways, the rule of law in the US no longer exists.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/25/b...
Trump says he’s increasing tariffs on Canada by 10% after Ontario’s Reagan ad | CNN Business
President Donald Trump said Saturday he is increasing the tariff on Canada by 10% over current levels, further escalating trade tensions over what he called a “fake” ad that featured parts of an anti-...
www.cnn.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Well said Mr Kristol...
Wow - Covid vaccination almost double the life expectancy of those receiving specific cancer treatments.
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
Study finds mRNA coronavirus vaccines prolonged life of cancer patients
A study found that covid-19 vaccines appeared to awaken the immune system in lung and skin cancer patients, helping them live longer than those not vaccinated.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Wow - Covid vaccination almost double the life expectancy of those receiving specific cancer treatments.
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
We should all be alarmed. As Gary Kasparov has warned, Trump has no intention of relinquishing power, ever.
omg!
"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...
"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...
"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
October 21, 2025 at 5:26 AM
We should all be alarmed. As Gary Kasparov has warned, Trump has no intention of relinquishing power, ever.
Anti-Trump crowd in Chicago!
October 19, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Anti-Trump crowd in Chicago!
Huge crowd in D.C.!
Hark, Speaker Mike Johnson! Looking at all the many, many pics of the enormous, joyous “No Kings” rallies throughout the United States today, I am struck by what lovely weather your Lord and Savior provided. Apparently, God is a fan of, as you claimed, "America-hating Antifa terrorists." Glory!
October 19, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Huge crowd in D.C.!
Wow...look at that crowd!
October 19, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Wow...look at that crowd!
Well said AOC.
They are running the country into the ground.
The only silver lining here is that, at some point, voters will have a chance to respond.
They are running the country into the ground.
The only silver lining here is that, at some point, voters will have a chance to respond.
AOC: The problem is that the Trump administration, they think that destroying our health care, making sure that housing is too expensive to live in, that jacking up the cost of our groceries—they think all of this is about hurting Democrats. What they are doing is hurting Americans
October 16, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Well said AOC.
They are running the country into the ground.
The only silver lining here is that, at some point, voters will have a chance to respond.
They are running the country into the ground.
The only silver lining here is that, at some point, voters will have a chance to respond.
Trump is not governing in the country's interests - only in his own.
How would people feel if a Democratic president targeted red states and cities?
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
How would people feel if a Democratic president targeted red states and cities?
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump escalates his use of federal power to target Democratic states
Democrats see a clear pattern of inflicting pain on places that are politically unfriendly, while Trump has declared his intent to hurt liberal areas and policies.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Trump is not governing in the country's interests - only in his own.
How would people feel if a Democratic president targeted red states and cities?
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
How would people feel if a Democratic president targeted red states and cities?
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Excellent post on Trump's attempts to impose martial law on American cities from Joyce White Vance...
As Judge Immergut wrote, we are "a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law".
Trump is betraying the Constitution and the American people.
As Judge Immergut wrote, we are "a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law".
Trump is betraying the Constitution and the American people.
Attempts to deploy federalized National Guardsmen to Oregon, California, & Illinois, also, signs that Trump, or at least someone around him, is starting to think seriously about the Insurrection Act. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Portland And Beyond
This afternoon, Donald Trump was asked about invoking the Insurrection Act: “I’d do it if it was necessary.
open.substack.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Excellent post on Trump's attempts to impose martial law on American cities from Joyce White Vance...
As Judge Immergut wrote, we are "a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law".
Trump is betraying the Constitution and the American people.
As Judge Immergut wrote, we are "a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law".
Trump is betraying the Constitution and the American people.
This is a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law.
October 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This is a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law.
ICE is violating the Constitutional rights of Americans...
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated…
ICE Zip-Ties Children in Horrific Raid on Chicago Apartment Building newrepublic.com/post/201258/... via @newrepublic.com
October 4, 2025 at 7:04 AM
ICE is violating the Constitutional rights of Americans...
Well said Pete...
Buttigieg: You’ve got a president and a Republican Congress who would rather see the entire government shut down than allow Americans to afford their healthcare.
October 4, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Well said Pete...
Dr Richardson is bearing witness to the dysfunction of the Trump administration daily...
Trump is not governing for all Americans. He's governing for himself and his party, and demonising large swathes of Americans.
Trump is not governing for all Americans. He's governing for himself and his party, and demonising large swathes of Americans.
October 4, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Dr Richardson is bearing witness to the dysfunction of the Trump administration daily...
Trump is not governing for all Americans. He's governing for himself and his party, and demonising large swathes of Americans.
Trump is not governing for all Americans. He's governing for himself and his party, and demonising large swathes of Americans.
Well said.
The U.S. is losing credibility with the Trump administration's unscientific rants.
The U.S. is losing credibility with the Trump administration's unscientific rants.
September 24, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Well said.
The U.S. is losing credibility with the Trump administration's unscientific rants.
The U.S. is losing credibility with the Trump administration's unscientific rants.
This is what corruption looks like...
Would this case have been dropped if Mr Homan was not a supporter of the administration?
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Would this case have been dropped if Mr Homan was not a supporter of the administration?
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Trump officials shut down bribery probe of border czar Tom Homan
Tom Homan was caught on tape accepting a bag filled with $50,000 in cash from an undercover FBI agent in Texas in September 2024, according to people familiar with the matter and a government document...
www.washingtonpost.com
September 22, 2025 at 6:06 AM
This is what corruption looks like...
Would this case have been dropped if Mr Homan was not a supporter of the administration?
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Would this case have been dropped if Mr Homan was not a supporter of the administration?
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
A really useful post on what free speech actually means.... the ability to tell truth to power without reprisal.
Do we still have this ability?
snyder.substack.com/p/free-speec...
Do we still have this ability?
snyder.substack.com/p/free-speec...
Free Speech and Me Speech
A helpful distinction
snyder.substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
A really useful post on what free speech actually means.... the ability to tell truth to power without reprisal.
Do we still have this ability?
snyder.substack.com/p/free-speec...
Do we still have this ability?
snyder.substack.com/p/free-speec...
Great summary by Mick Ryan.
The problem with any Trump promise to ensure Ukrainian security post-was is that Trump is not trustworthy. He will walk away from any promise and blame Ukraine.
Trump's lack of honesty means that his word has no credibility.
The problem with any Trump promise to ensure Ukrainian security post-was is that Trump is not trustworthy. He will walk away from any promise and blame Ukraine.
Trump's lack of honesty means that his word has no credibility.
5/ Finally, my weekly update has my Big Five reading recommendations, featuring this week @ICDS_Tallinn @smallwars @Nids1952 & @CNA_org publications. You can read my full weekly update here: mickryan.substack.com/p/russias-gl...
Russia's Glorious Summit
My regular update on global conflict & confrontation. This week: Trump's defeat in Anchorage, the trajectory of the Ukraine War after Alaska, the Pacific theatre and my recommended Big Five reads.
mickryan.substack.com
August 17, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Great summary by Mick Ryan.
The problem with any Trump promise to ensure Ukrainian security post-was is that Trump is not trustworthy. He will walk away from any promise and blame Ukraine.
Trump's lack of honesty means that his word has no credibility.
The problem with any Trump promise to ensure Ukrainian security post-was is that Trump is not trustworthy. He will walk away from any promise and blame Ukraine.
Trump's lack of honesty means that his word has no credibility.
Well said Mr. Parkhomenko...
Crazy how the guy on the Epstein list is also the guy making sure you never see it.
August 11, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Well said Mr. Parkhomenko...
Great perspective from Chuck Todd: Trump is failing to do what many voted for him to do - take care of the economy.
Instead, in his ignorance and desire to be a dictator, he is actively damaging the U.S. economy.
Voters will notice.
Instead, in his ignorance and desire to be a dictator, he is actively damaging the U.S. economy.
Voters will notice.
"I don't think Epstein takes Trump down. We already know no impeachment takes him down. What's gonna take him down? Poor stewardship of the economy."
ICYMI, Chuck Todd joins @timmiller.bsky.social in the latest Bulwark Podcast:
ICYMI, Chuck Todd joins @timmiller.bsky.social in the latest Bulwark Podcast:
August 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Great perspective from Chuck Todd: Trump is failing to do what many voted for him to do - take care of the economy.
Instead, in his ignorance and desire to be a dictator, he is actively damaging the U.S. economy.
Voters will notice.
Instead, in his ignorance and desire to be a dictator, he is actively damaging the U.S. economy.
Voters will notice.
Our Health Secretary is undermining the health of Americans because of his crackpot views. He lacks good judgement and is doing the country a terrible disservice.
As Dr. Marino notes, other countries will take advantage of this incredible short-sightedness...
As Dr. Marino notes, other countries will take advantage of this incredible short-sightedness...
There is simply not enough to say about how bad this is. Not only will we miss out on cures for infections & things like pancreatic cancer, the US will fall behind in science, tech, economy, and while other countries will take this over it will still be slowed/delayed. It’s a national security risk!
This is so harmful. Scientists are developing mRNA-based cancer vaccines that could save so many lives.
August 6, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Our Health Secretary is undermining the health of Americans because of his crackpot views. He lacks good judgement and is doing the country a terrible disservice.
As Dr. Marino notes, other countries will take advantage of this incredible short-sightedness...
As Dr. Marino notes, other countries will take advantage of this incredible short-sightedness...
I wonder what mental gymnastics will be needed to go for Q-anons to go from 'protect the children' to 'protect the pedophiles'.
August 3, 2025 at 5:23 AM
I wonder what mental gymnastics will be needed to go for Q-anons to go from 'protect the children' to 'protect the pedophiles'.
Yes, if the numbers can no longer be trusted, investors will head for the exits...
And just like that, the world can no longer rely on American economic reports.
August 2, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Yes, if the numbers can no longer be trusted, investors will head for the exits...