"I have consistently used the term “gangster fascism” to define the MAGA movement. Trump’s authoritarianism is more than attacking minorities; it is about destroying the rule of law. All so the economy can be looted by grifters who have latched on to America’s number one crime family - the Trumps."
Herman Göring Is Having a Moment
Herman Göring is having a moment.
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"I have consistently used the term “gangster fascism” to define the MAGA movement. Trump’s authoritarianism is more than attacking minorities; it is about destroying the rule of law. All so the economy can be looted by grifters who have latched on to America’s number one crime family - the Trumps."
"The administration’s attempt to convince Americans to believe them, rather than their lyin’ eyes, doesn’t appear to be succeeding very well."
November 13, 2025
We are watching the ideology of the far-right MAGAs smash against reality, with President Donald J.
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
"The administration’s attempt to convince Americans to believe them, rather than their lyin’ eyes, doesn’t appear to be succeeding very well."
"From Latin America to Turkey, we have seen that this kind of economic populism always ends in tears. Recent market signals – including a 10% decline in the dollar’s value, a 50% surge in gold prices, and persistently elevated bond yields – suggest that we may not have to wait long."
Trumponomics Will End in Tears
Desmond Lachman
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"From Latin America to Turkey, we have seen that this kind of economic populism always ends in tears. Recent market signals – including a 10% decline in the dollar’s value, a 50% surge in gold prices, and persistently elevated bond yields – suggest that we may not have to wait long."
"Although the welfare queen stereotype has been debunked, and in many cases, discredited, its position in the minds of many remains the same. Now, Repubs are doing the work to retrigger the epidemic that is believing in the prevalence of widespread abuse of the welfare system by marginalized women."
The ‘Welfare Queen’ Is Back, but She Never Quite Left - The American Prospect
The stereotype of the welfare queen, typically a single Black mother, was employed to rationalize the pause in SNAP benefits, and it proved effective.
prospect.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
"Although the welfare queen stereotype has been debunked, and in many cases, discredited, its position in the minds of many remains the same. Now, Repubs are doing the work to retrigger the epidemic that is believing in the prevalence of widespread abuse of the welfare system by marginalized women."
"True peace isn’t about the quiet after the bombs; it’s about the presence of justice, fairness, and human dignity. This means a radical shift in how we think, moving from managing symptoms to confronting the systemic injustices, historical scars, and power imbalances that keep violence simmering."
The Intermission’s Deceit
When Ceasefires Mask the War’s Enduring Roots
www.thethirdcitizen.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
"True peace isn’t about the quiet after the bombs; it’s about the presence of justice, fairness, and human dignity. This means a radical shift in how we think, moving from managing symptoms to confronting the systemic injustices, historical scars, and power imbalances that keep violence simmering."
"The pair then engaged in banter, with Epstein writing: “You looked so clean cut next to him i thought i turned on the figure skating channel by accident.”
Bannon responded: “My ‘come hither’ look.” Epstein replied that was “Better than the usual ‘come hitler’ look”."
Bannon responded: “My ‘come hither’ look.” Epstein replied that was “Better than the usual ‘come hitler’ look”."
Jeffrey Epstein advised Steve Bannon during 2018 pro-Trump media campaign
Text messages released by US House show convicted sex offender coaching Maga influencer on political messaging
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
"The pair then engaged in banter, with Epstein writing: “You looked so clean cut next to him i thought i turned on the figure skating channel by accident.”
Bannon responded: “My ‘come hither’ look.” Epstein replied that was “Better than the usual ‘come hitler’ look”."
Bannon responded: “My ‘come hither’ look.” Epstein replied that was “Better than the usual ‘come hitler’ look”."
Michael de Adder
November 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Michael de Adder
"This is anchored by a discharge petition filed by Representative Thomas Massie — a rarely successful procedural tool that triggers a floor vote if 218 members sign on. House Democrats have done so. Republicans Lauren Boebert, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Nancy Mace and Massie have added their names."
GOP Rift Emerges as Lawmakers Defy President Trump on Releasing Epstein Files
A small bloc of Republicans is breaking with President Trump to back a bill forcing release of unclassified Epstein records, a rare split triggered by public pressure and newly surfaced estate emails.
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
"This is anchored by a discharge petition filed by Representative Thomas Massie — a rarely successful procedural tool that triggers a floor vote if 218 members sign on. House Democrats have done so. Republicans Lauren Boebert, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Nancy Mace and Massie have added their names."
It will become increasingly difficult to disentangle the uppermost levels of wealth and power, unless we willfully choose to continue doing so.
Can we please stop being blind?
Can we please stop being blind?
Jeffrey Epstein Claimed Intimate Knowledge of Donald Trump’s Views in Texts With Bill Gates Adviser
In text messages from 2017, Jeffrey Epstein seemingly represented himself as positioned to pass information from the Trump White House to Bill Gates through an intermediary.
www.wired.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
It will become increasingly difficult to disentangle the uppermost levels of wealth and power, unless we willfully choose to continue doing so.
Can we please stop being blind?
Can we please stop being blind?
From Richard Scarry's "Best Book of Self-Destructive Coping Skills"
November 14, 2025 at 1:13 AM
From Richard Scarry's "Best Book of Self-Destructive Coping Skills"