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This was a fascinating, revealing, and utterly terrifying analysis of Trump and what makes him tick. Michael Seller's analysis of the 23000 word interview transcript clearly reveals the underlying patterns that underlie much of Trump's attitude about how government and leadership function.
Trump's NYT Interview Transcript Reveals His Belief in a Post-Constraint Presidency (and a lot more)
Across 23,000 words, the interview sketches a presidency defined not by what is illegal, but by what can be done before anyone can stop it.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:02 AM
This was a fascinating, revealing, and utterly terrifying analysis of Trump and what makes him tick. Michael Seller's analysis of the 23000 word interview transcript clearly reveals the underlying patterns that underlie much of Trump's attitude about how government and leadership function.
Ruby Garcia provides a daily summary of what she considers the top news stories of the previous 24 hours. Her summary is enlightening and the comments following her original post provide more detail on each story.
📰 #24in24: Monday, Jan. 12th
Headlines from Jan. 10th & 11th
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January 12, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Ruby Garcia provides a daily summary of what she considers the top news stories of the previous 24 hours. Her summary is enlightening and the comments following her original post provide more detail on each story.
"In his second term, Trump has returned the nation to its role as global policeman—but this time, it’s as the world’s dirty cop, running rackets and thumbing its nose at the law even as it cracks down on alleged criminality by other countries’ leaders. " — David A. Graham
How Donald Trump Broke With His Own Foreign Policy
For years, the president railed against the idea that America was the world’s police force. Now he’s done an about-face.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:41 AM
"In his second term, Trump has returned the nation to its role as global policeman—but this time, it’s as the world’s dirty cop, running rackets and thumbing its nose at the law even as it cracks down on alleged criminality by other countries’ leaders. " — David A. Graham
While reading about the very public and fully deserved embarrassment of Trump in his meeting with oil executives was refreshing in a way, it immediately made me wonder what sort of vengeance Trump would wreck on these executives.
Schadenfreude in the East Room
Trump tries to sell Venezuela to oil executives, loses the room, and reminds the world why no one trusts America’s power anymore
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January 10, 2026 at 4:49 PM
While reading about the very public and fully deserved embarrassment of Trump in his meeting with oil executives was refreshing in a way, it immediately made me wonder what sort of vengeance Trump would wreck on these executives.
By the Time It’s Catastrophe, It Already Feels Normal
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By the Time It’s Catastrophe, It Already Feels Normal
How public relief, performative loyalty, and institutional adaptation make democratic erosion feel ordinary
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January 9, 2026 at 10:47 PM
By the Time It’s Catastrophe, It Already Feels Normal
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Sadly, I hold little hope of SCOTUS making any rulings (back-room shadow docket or otherwise) that will in any way constrain any of Trump's actions.
The Constitution Prohibits Trump’s War on Blue States
This will be one of the major legal fights to come in the Trump regime.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Sadly, I hold little hope of SCOTUS making any rulings (back-room shadow docket or otherwise) that will in any way constrain any of Trump's actions.
The US is now fully an authoritarian state. What we’re watching is not chaos for chaos’s sake. It’s an accelerating system, one that relies on force, intimidation, and spectacle to compensate for collapsing legitimacy. The Constitution, rule of law, and even basic morality are now mere suggestions.
Amateur Hour Is Over
Senate Revolts, State Violence, and the End of the “Deal Maker” Myth
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January 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The US is now fully an authoritarian state. What we’re watching is not chaos for chaos’s sake. It’s an accelerating system, one that relies on force, intimidation, and spectacle to compensate for collapsing legitimacy. The Constitution, rule of law, and even basic morality are now mere suggestions.
It was only a matter of time before the untrained, unconstrained thugs in ICE committed a public murder. We can expect more of this behavior as the Trump regime becomes more desperate to solidify its authoritarian control over our country's government and financial system.
January 7, 2026
This morning, a federal agent from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good as she was driving away from ICE agents on a residential street in Minneapoli...
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January 8, 2026 at 7:33 PM
It was only a matter of time before the untrained, unconstrained thugs in ICE committed a public murder. We can expect more of this behavior as the Trump regime becomes more desperate to solidify its authoritarian control over our country's government and financial system.
Despite the attempt to rewrite history by the Trump White House, we must never, ever forget what really happened on January 6, 2021. Donald Trump's incited an insurrection intended to overthrow our government. He and every one of the 1600 convicted participants belong in prison for their treason.
A Child’s Garden of Insurrection
Inside the White House’s attempt to turn a coup into a bedtime story
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January 7, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Despite the attempt to rewrite history by the Trump White House, we must never, ever forget what really happened on January 6, 2021. Donald Trump's incited an insurrection intended to overthrow our government. He and every one of the 1600 convicted participants belong in prison for their treason.
The Price of Politicizing Public Health
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The Price of Politicizing Public Health
Collateral damage, broken trust, children in the crossfire of power, and a parent’s view of a public health collapse
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January 6, 2026 at 8:34 PM
The Price of Politicizing Public Health
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Please read the comments in Robert Reich's original post. They're very astute and add a great deal to the conversation.
Five ways to make more than a billion dollars
None have anything to do with “free market” capitalism
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December 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Please read the comments in Robert Reich's original post. They're very astute and add a great deal to the conversation.
"Just as he did during his private-sector career, President Donald Trump is slapping his name and face on everything he can. The difference now is that America’s institutions don’t belong to him." — David A. Graham, The Atlantic
The United States of Donald Trump
Donald Trump is slapping his name and face on everything he can, but America’s institutions don’t belong to him.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:13 AM
"Just as he did during his private-sector career, President Donald Trump is slapping his name and face on everything he can. The difference now is that America’s institutions don’t belong to him." — David A. Graham, The Atlantic
Another clear eyed commentary about the ongoing catastrophe that is the United States.
Knees, Nations, and Other Failing Institutions
On EU asset traps, U.S. Naval piracy, AI power grabs, healthcare collapse, and squirrel diplomacy
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December 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Another clear eyed commentary about the ongoing catastrophe that is the United States.
How Can Outrageous CEO Pay be Stopped?
Here's One Good Answer
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December 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Patel may be the first scapegoat on the list but if it looks like Kegsbreath will really be a candidate for war crimes charges, I suspect he'll go too.
Empire in Decline: A Field Guide
From missiles in the Caribbean to the firing memo from hell, the Trump era reaches new depths of incompetence, cruelty, and farce.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Patel may be the first scapegoat on the list but if it looks like Kegsbreath will really be a candidate for war crimes charges, I suspect he'll go too.
I guess I'm slow but this post finally explained the motivation and timing of the "illegal orders" video made by Senator Mark Kelly, Representative Jason Crow, et al. I'm glad that members of the Congressional Armed Services Committee are pursuing the illegal actions of Kegbreath and Adm. Bradley.
Hegseth’s “Kill Everybody” Order: A Deeper Look at the Fallout — GOP Committees Demand Answers; Former JAGs: “This Is a War Crime.”
Friday’s revelations about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s pre-operation directive to “kill everybody” aboard a suspected narcotics vessel has detonated in Washington in two remarkable ways:
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December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I guess I'm slow but this post finally explained the motivation and timing of the "illegal orders" video made by Senator Mark Kelly, Representative Jason Crow, et al. I'm glad that members of the Congressional Armed Services Committee are pursuing the illegal actions of Kegbreath and Adm. Bradley.
"Here’s the part we cannot allow ourselves to forget. Silence is complicity. Outrage is not optional." — Mary Geddry
No Quarter: The Collapse of Competence in Trump’s America
Inside the war crimes, the amateur diplomacy, the economic tremors, and the civic responsibility to refuse silence.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:59 AM
"Here’s the part we cannot allow ourselves to forget. Silence is complicity. Outrage is not optional." — Mary Geddry
This message is the one I need to hear right now. I'm exhausted and often discouraged. This message of hope gives me the hope I need to continue fighting.
American Resistance Runs Deep
Some time ago, I saw a particular Facebook post.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This message is the one I need to hear right now. I'm exhausted and often discouraged. This message of hope gives me the hope I need to continue fighting.
This authoritarian behavior must be put to an end.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This authoritarian behavior must be put to an end.
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It's time for blue states to stop funding the MAGA states, most of whom consume far more federal subsidy tax dollars than they contribute.
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Experts Say Blue States Can Stop Paying Federal Taxes. There’s Precedent
If we could use nullification for people to get high, why can’t we use it to protect human rights and stop fascism?
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November 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It's time for blue states to stop funding the MAGA states, most of whom consume far more federal subsidy tax dollars than they contribute.
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Mary Geddry is one of many independent journalists on Stubstack. Facebook, while good for entertainment and connecting with friends is no longer a reliable source of accurate information about what is happening to our country.
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Invasive Species
From warships off Venezuela to an empty seat at COP30, Trump’s America spreads like a blight across the hemisphere.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Mary Geddry is one of many independent journalists on Stubstack. Facebook, while good for entertainment and connecting with friends is no longer a reliable source of accurate information about what is happening to our country.
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"Media owners are blocking stories about his mental decline. [...] The owners of all major media are either being sued by Trump for defamation or have recently settled with him or are dependent on Trump’s FCC or fear Trump’s FTC and don’t want to risk his wrath." — Robert Reich
Office Hours: Why isn't the media reporting on Trump's dramatic mental decline?
He's showing even more signs of dementia, but the media is mum
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November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
"Media owners are blocking stories about his mental decline. [...] The owners of all major media are either being sued by Trump for defamation or have recently settled with him or are dependent on Trump’s FCC or fear Trump’s FTC and don’t want to risk his wrath." — Robert Reich
Mary Geddry is one of many independent journalists on Stubstack. Facebook, while good for entertainment and connecting with friends is no longer a reliable source of accurate information about what is happening to our country.
Carpe Momentum: Revoke Consent
What the GI resistance teaches us about saying no to authoritarianism and building a new world from the ground up.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Mary Geddry is one of many independent journalists on Stubstack. Facebook, while good for entertainment and connecting with friends is no longer a reliable source of accurate information about what is happening to our country.
