I am suspicious of such vehemence about gender issues. Musk clearly has trouble with women... married and divorced 4 times, twice to the same person according to Wikipedia. He seems effeminate and child-like to me. Lately he's been showing how much he lacks in the way of dignity-- which he could have had, even as a pose, what with all his accomplishments. I am no psychiatrist but he seems to be a confused person seeking unending attention. Trump also seeks such unending attention.
But we can turn into Russia, by a slow boil if we do not engage and maybe have to fight for what we have taken for granted. Life can change pretty quickly here if people start turning in fear, as Snyder says, "obeying in advance". People get afraid just want to keep their heads down lest the Gestapo comes around with searchlights. As Biden says "no joke" As Sinclair Lewis warned in "It Can't Happen Here" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Can%27t_Happen_Here
Our wonderful democratic nation has a variety of characteristics, social values, class structure, and an undying and burly/impregnable faith in freedom. Our country is a colonization and transmigration of people from around the world, and with a vast population of those who lived here before this peregrination - the American Indians. Our country and our government was founded on human moral standards, principles, code of ethics, laws, and morals. Without such morals and laws, it would be difficult if not impossible to live in a civilized society. Laws enforce the rules and without them there would no way to adjudicate disputes between people, businesses, and government. In this critical election year, half of the population of our country have abandoned and repressed our country’s laws and the values, principles, and our society’s rules of conduct. It is difficult to watch.
From 1924 to 1933, the Nazi Party transformed from a small, violent, revolutionary party to the largest elected party in Germany (The Holocaust Explained, The Wiener Holocaust Library) “Following his release from prison on 20 December 1924, Hitler convinced the Chancellor of Bavaria to remove the ban on the Nazi Party. The rest is history. Hitler decided to change tactics and instead focus on winning support for his party democratically and being elected into power. The Nazi Party changed from a paramilitary organization focused on overthrowing the republic by force, to one focused on gaining power through elections and popular support.” (Just like Donald Trump and the January 6th insurrection with American paramilitary organizations like The Proud Boys.) (Ibid) In a matter of only a few years, Hitler’s Germany murdered over six million humans and was the decisive and momentous force that began World War II which killed another fifteen million soldiers and innocent people - who were all fighting for freedom. Hitler played a major role in formation of political ideals and concepts for Vladimir Putin.
“Anyone who wants to understand Vladimir Putin today needs to know the story of what happened to him on a dramatic night in East Germany at least a quarter of a century ago. On 5 December 1989 in Dresden (Germany) a few weeks after the Berlin Wall has fallen, East German communism was dying on its feet. . . Crowds stormed the Dresden headquarters of the Stasi, the East German secret police suddenly seemed helpless. The KGB officer knew how dangerous the situation remained. He described later how he rang the headquarters of a Red Army tank unit to ask for protections. The answer he received was a devastating, life-changing shock. ‘We cannot do anything without orders from Moscow, and Moscow is silent.” That phrase has haunted this man ever since. Defiant yet helpless as the 1989 revolution swept over him, he has now himself become ‘Moscow’ - the President of Russia.” (Vladimir Putin’s Formative German years, BBC News, 27 March 2015, by Chris Bowlby) Putin arrived in Germany (the GDR) in mid 1980’s as a KGB agent. The incident described above was the formative experience that propelled Putin into power. When he arrived back in the USSR and Russia, much had changed. Gorbachev had transformed Russia in ways he did not understand or want to accept. Shortly thereafter, he watched the Soviet Union crumble and blamed the United States for this catastrophe. He vowed repayment and revenge. This retaliation would not come from bombs and war, but quietly from within.
Catherine Belton wrote Putin’s People. She said “This book began as an effort to trace the takeover of the Russian economy by Putin’s former KGB associates. But it became an investigation into something more pernicious than that. First research - then events - showed that the national kleptocracy of the Putin era was aimed at something more than just filling the pockets of the president’s friends. What emerged as a result of the KGB takeover of the Russian economy - and the country’s political and legal systems - was a regime in which the billions of dollars at Putin’s cronies disposal were to be actively used to undermine and corrupt the institutions and democracies of the West.” (P. 85-86, From Democracy to Democrazy, by Graham)
As of the 2020 U.S. national census, there are over three (3) million Russian citizens in the United States. These are not immigrants who wish to pledge loyalty to the U.S. Constitution and our form of government. These are RUSSIAN CITIZENS.
More importantly, Belton goes on to describe in detail the many Russians (all KGB operatives) tied to Donald Trump, who were part of an interconnecting web of black-cash networks created in the final years of the Communist regimes. Some of these Russians joined Trump in real estate deals, and some of these deals saved Trump from a 7th bankruptcy. The evidence of Russian interference in Trump’s presidential election races in 2016, 2020, and now in 2024 are solid confirmation and corroboration of his relationship to Russia and Putin. TRUMP IS THE RETALIATION “WITHIN” PROMISED BY PUTIN TO DESTORY THE UNITED STATES.
I spent about twenty years living and working in Russia and the surrounding area. I know that Trump was entrapped by Putin to work for Russia, because I was in Russia and myself was exposed to the Russian ensnaring process. I have been there and done that and manage to avoid the trap.
Donald Trump visited - for their grand opening and many times afterward - the Beverly Hills nightclub, casino, and restaurant in Moscow. (It is a club known for its corruption, naked women, and famous faces). This is where Trump acted out his most bizarre and ugly sexual fantasies. My daughter managed this joint venture. Her witness testimony was silenced on July 16, 2016 when she died. Her death was ruled by the Tokyo Police a homicide by an unknown substance - possibly a poison. Russians are famous for using poison as a clandestine method of murder. This was the same timeframe when Donald Trump was silencing and bribing many women - his sexual partners - in order to strengthen and improve his image for the upcoming 2016 election. The Russians have openly admitted to 2016 election interference. (“Russian Interference in 2016 U.S. Elections,” FBI.gov)
Donald Trump has been convicted of fraud (bank, business, and tax records provided black and white proof). In other words, he lied on all his business records. In the last quarter of his presidency, our economy dropped 32.9% - the largest drop in American history. (GDP Drops at 32.9% Rate - The Worst U.S. Contraction Ever, NPR). He has been declared guilty of 34 counts of felony, and he has been adjudicated and legally labeled a sexual predator. He has instigated an insurrection against our government, and five Americans died while many, many more are now in prison - all in Trump’s feeble attempt to overthrow our government and stay in office. This is known as TREASON!
Donald Trump is not a moral person or an example of a leader for a civilized society. His narcissistic lifestyle shows he will do anything and everything to save his own butt from Putin’s wrath. Cassidy Hutchinson - who worked in the Trump White House - mentioned that “Trump is terrified of being poisoned.” (The Hill, October 5, 2023) This fact alone is proof of his submission to Vladimir Putin.
I wrote this Substack today as a warning to all Americans. Please do not vote for Donald Trump or put the will of Vladimir Putin in the U.S. White House AGAIN.
Can musk’s citizenship be revoked and his businesses confiscated or at least contracts with the government cancelled? He’s a traitor cooperating with an enemy.
May the blue wave leave us a better nation. Godspeed, Madame (Vice) President!
Viva la Kamala! Let's have a BLUE TSUNAMI!
This is likely to be a very stressful day for all of us.
Just remember to "keep Kamala and carry on ala." We're going to do this!! 💙
I am suspicious of such vehemence about gender issues. Musk clearly has trouble with women... married and divorced 4 times, twice to the same person according to Wikipedia. He seems effeminate and child-like to me. Lately he's been showing how much he lacks in the way of dignity-- which he could have had, even as a pose, what with all his accomplishments. I am no psychiatrist but he seems to be a confused person seeking unending attention. Trump also seeks such unending attention.
But we can turn into Russia, by a slow boil if we do not engage and maybe have to fight for what we have taken for granted. Life can change pretty quickly here if people start turning in fear, as Snyder says, "obeying in advance". People get afraid just want to keep their heads down lest the Gestapo comes around with searchlights. As Biden says "no joke" As Sinclair Lewis warned in "It Can't Happen Here" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Can%27t_Happen_Here
“an online suppository for hate speech, disinformation, and pro-authoritarian content.”
I think you mean “repository,” but that’s a pungent metaphor.
I came here to say the same. Musk turned Twitter into "X", and crammed the "online suppository" up his rectum.
I saw that and automatically assumed that Stephen intended to use "suppository." It certainly fits!
I did! Glad Aaron indulged me
Our wonderful democratic nation has a variety of characteristics, social values, class structure, and an undying and burly/impregnable faith in freedom. Our country is a colonization and transmigration of people from around the world, and with a vast population of those who lived here before this peregrination - the American Indians. Our country and our government was founded on human moral standards, principles, code of ethics, laws, and morals. Without such morals and laws, it would be difficult if not impossible to live in a civilized society. Laws enforce the rules and without them there would no way to adjudicate disputes between people, businesses, and government. In this critical election year, half of the population of our country have abandoned and repressed our country’s laws and the values, principles, and our society’s rules of conduct. It is difficult to watch.
From 1924 to 1933, the Nazi Party transformed from a small, violent, revolutionary party to the largest elected party in Germany (The Holocaust Explained, The Wiener Holocaust Library) “Following his release from prison on 20 December 1924, Hitler convinced the Chancellor of Bavaria to remove the ban on the Nazi Party. The rest is history. Hitler decided to change tactics and instead focus on winning support for his party democratically and being elected into power. The Nazi Party changed from a paramilitary organization focused on overthrowing the republic by force, to one focused on gaining power through elections and popular support.” (Just like Donald Trump and the January 6th insurrection with American paramilitary organizations like The Proud Boys.) (Ibid) In a matter of only a few years, Hitler’s Germany murdered over six million humans and was the decisive and momentous force that began World War II which killed another fifteen million soldiers and innocent people - who were all fighting for freedom. Hitler played a major role in formation of political ideals and concepts for Vladimir Putin.
“Anyone who wants to understand Vladimir Putin today needs to know the story of what happened to him on a dramatic night in East Germany at least a quarter of a century ago. On 5 December 1989 in Dresden (Germany) a few weeks after the Berlin Wall has fallen, East German communism was dying on its feet. . . Crowds stormed the Dresden headquarters of the Stasi, the East German secret police suddenly seemed helpless. The KGB officer knew how dangerous the situation remained. He described later how he rang the headquarters of a Red Army tank unit to ask for protections. The answer he received was a devastating, life-changing shock. ‘We cannot do anything without orders from Moscow, and Moscow is silent.” That phrase has haunted this man ever since. Defiant yet helpless as the 1989 revolution swept over him, he has now himself become ‘Moscow’ - the President of Russia.” (Vladimir Putin’s Formative German years, BBC News, 27 March 2015, by Chris Bowlby) Putin arrived in Germany (the GDR) in mid 1980’s as a KGB agent. The incident described above was the formative experience that propelled Putin into power. When he arrived back in the USSR and Russia, much had changed. Gorbachev had transformed Russia in ways he did not understand or want to accept. Shortly thereafter, he watched the Soviet Union crumble and blamed the United States for this catastrophe. He vowed repayment and revenge. This retaliation would not come from bombs and war, but quietly from within.
Catherine Belton wrote Putin’s People. She said “This book began as an effort to trace the takeover of the Russian economy by Putin’s former KGB associates. But it became an investigation into something more pernicious than that. First research - then events - showed that the national kleptocracy of the Putin era was aimed at something more than just filling the pockets of the president’s friends. What emerged as a result of the KGB takeover of the Russian economy - and the country’s political and legal systems - was a regime in which the billions of dollars at Putin’s cronies disposal were to be actively used to undermine and corrupt the institutions and democracies of the West.” (P. 85-86, From Democracy to Democrazy, by Graham)
As of the 2020 U.S. national census, there are over three (3) million Russian citizens in the United States. These are not immigrants who wish to pledge loyalty to the U.S. Constitution and our form of government. These are RUSSIAN CITIZENS.
More importantly, Belton goes on to describe in detail the many Russians (all KGB operatives) tied to Donald Trump, who were part of an interconnecting web of black-cash networks created in the final years of the Communist regimes. Some of these Russians joined Trump in real estate deals, and some of these deals saved Trump from a 7th bankruptcy. The evidence of Russian interference in Trump’s presidential election races in 2016, 2020, and now in 2024 are solid confirmation and corroboration of his relationship to Russia and Putin. TRUMP IS THE RETALIATION “WITHIN” PROMISED BY PUTIN TO DESTORY THE UNITED STATES.
I spent about twenty years living and working in Russia and the surrounding area. I know that Trump was entrapped by Putin to work for Russia, because I was in Russia and myself was exposed to the Russian ensnaring process. I have been there and done that and manage to avoid the trap.
Donald Trump visited - for their grand opening and many times afterward - the Beverly Hills nightclub, casino, and restaurant in Moscow. (It is a club known for its corruption, naked women, and famous faces). This is where Trump acted out his most bizarre and ugly sexual fantasies. My daughter managed this joint venture. Her witness testimony was silenced on July 16, 2016 when she died. Her death was ruled by the Tokyo Police a homicide by an unknown substance - possibly a poison. Russians are famous for using poison as a clandestine method of murder. This was the same timeframe when Donald Trump was silencing and bribing many women - his sexual partners - in order to strengthen and improve his image for the upcoming 2016 election. The Russians have openly admitted to 2016 election interference. (“Russian Interference in 2016 U.S. Elections,” FBI.gov)
Donald Trump has been convicted of fraud (bank, business, and tax records provided black and white proof). In other words, he lied on all his business records. In the last quarter of his presidency, our economy dropped 32.9% - the largest drop in American history. (GDP Drops at 32.9% Rate - The Worst U.S. Contraction Ever, NPR). He has been declared guilty of 34 counts of felony, and he has been adjudicated and legally labeled a sexual predator. He has instigated an insurrection against our government, and five Americans died while many, many more are now in prison - all in Trump’s feeble attempt to overthrow our government and stay in office. This is known as TREASON!
Donald Trump is not a moral person or an example of a leader for a civilized society. His narcissistic lifestyle shows he will do anything and everything to save his own butt from Putin’s wrath. Cassidy Hutchinson - who worked in the Trump White House - mentioned that “Trump is terrified of being poisoned.” (The Hill, October 5, 2023) This fact alone is proof of his submission to Vladimir Putin.
I wrote this Substack today as a warning to all Americans. Please do not vote for Donald Trump or put the will of Vladimir Putin in the U.S. White House AGAIN.
Elizabeth Graham, www.democrazy2020.org
Why are you dead-naming Vivian? I expect better from you.
Didn't catch that in the book quotation we included but the name has been removed.
Can musk’s citizenship be revoked and his businesses confiscated or at least contracts with the government cancelled? He’s a traitor cooperating with an enemy.
Amen.
We have indeed gone back to the early 90’s. And once again Russia intervened.
We won’t allow it. There will be a resistance.