Another stop toward totalitarian authoritarianism is in process, as Donald Trump has declared an “emergency”, and has deployed National Guardsmen in Washington, DC, on the false premise that crime is a major problem in the nation’s capital, which has actually seen a major decline in criminal activity in recent years.
This is pure propaganda, designed to have the White House advocate “law and order’, and without any involvement by Congress, and no power of the District of Columbia government to do anything about it.
This scam is designed to promote fear and trepidation among Americans, as the plan is to take over control of other cities around the nation, such as Chicago, New York, Baltimore, and others, just like the takeover of Los Angeles from June onward.
The fear is that demonstrations or marches of citizens could lead to military confrontations, rather than normal police interaction, as is normal practice.
What if a situation arises such as the infamous Kent State Massacre of May 1970 in Ohio, that led to the death of four people and wounding of ten others, due to overreaction of National Guardsmen to student demonstrations on the university campus?
Trump National Guard stunt rejected by Maryland governor I will not authorized!
https://youtu.be/EDSYdd1j6rI?si=oAXj67exhK9QJS-q
Wayne, I saw Governor Wes Moore on MSNBC last evening, and I LOVED his strong response to Trump, and I sensed this is a Presidential candidate for 2028, following in the tradition of Barack Obama! 🙂
Trump has chosen the Kennedy Center honorees.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/14/politics/trump-kennedy-center-strait-stallone-gaynor-kiss-analysis
Putin suggests US and Russia could strike nuclear arms deal.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/14/europe/putin-trump-alaska-nuclear-meeting-intl
US wholesale inflation heated up more than expected in July.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/14/economy/us-ppi-wholesale-inflation-july
Israeli minister announces settlement plans ‘to thwart Palestinian state’.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgdzxpkdd7o
Gaza is already emerging as a foreign policy litmus test for 2028 Dems.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/14/2028-democrats-israel-gaza-litmus-test-00508934?nid=0000014f-1646-d88f-a1cf-5f46b7bd0000&nname=playbook&nrid=0000014e-f10d-dd93-ad7f-f90d6b630001
Trump Administration Can Withhold Billions in Aid, Appeals Court Rules
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/13/us/politics/foreign-aid-trump-appeals-ruling.html
That’s absolutely appalling – totally wrong ruling.
Trump’s New Stats Boss Exposed as Part of Jan. 6 MAGA Mob
https://www.thedailybeast.com/white-house-scrambles-to-explain-why-trumps-labor-statistics-boss-ej-antoni-was-at-the-capitol-on-jan-6/
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Is a Moral Stain
Kristi Noem said it will be used to “lock up some of the worst scumbags”—but its inmates haven’t been convicted of violating any laws.
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/alligator-alcatraz-everglades-ice-dhs-detention-facility-is-a-moral-stain
Kristi Noem is pure evil.
Proponent of Medicaid cuts set to brief House Republicans as they plot another megabill.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/13/house-medicaid-cuts-brian-blase-00508181?fbclid=IwY2xjawMKmC1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpIXmfZtk69I_APxGyBv7hevGUfeWxkj_jpRoSWVzAZdk7jxoaTYZcBGYqPw_aem_VFg5LPitsrfGt0qVI4XBng
Trump says he’ll seek ‘long-term’ control of DC police and signals he’ll target other cities next.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/13/mayor-dc-trump-national-guard
Trump floats circumventing Congress to maintain control of DC police.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/13/trump-dc-police-congress-00507359
Trump orders relaxed rules for rocket launches, appearing to benefit Musk and Bezos.
Companies like SpaceX and Blue Horizon may be able to forgo reviews required under National Environmental Policy Act.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/13/trump-order-rocket-launches-musk-bezos
VA Police Benevolent Association, a Strongly GOP-Leaning Group Which Previously Endorsed Glenn Youngkin, Ed Gillespie, Ken Cuccinelli and Bob McDonnell, This Time Surprisingly Goes with Abigail Spanberger Over Winsome Earle-Sears
https://bluevirginia.us/2025/08/va-police-benevolent-association-a-strongly-gop-leaning-group-which-previously-endorsed-glenn-youngkin-ed-gillespie-ken-cuccinelli-and-bob-mcdonnell-this-time-surprisingly-goes-with-abigail-spanbe/
AARP Virginia Cancels Debate Due to Winsome Earle-Sears Declining to Participate
https://bluevirginia.us/2025/08/aarp-virginia-cancels-debate-due-to-winsome-earle-sears-declining-to-participate-this-isnt-about-politics-it-is-about-showing-up-and-respecting-the-communities-we-serve/
Russia Seeks to Add Trade and Arms Control Into Trump-Putin Talks
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/world/europe/trump-putin-talks-russia-trade-arms-control.html
More than half of Americans lack faith in Trump on Russia-Ukraine war, poll finds.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/14/trump-poll-russia-ukraine-00509843
Should be zero.
Putin praises Trump’s ‘energetic and sincere’ peace efforts ahead of Alaska summit.
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/russia/putin-praises-trump-peace-efforts-alaska-summit-ukraine-zelenskyy-rcna224953
If Putin is praising you, it’s 100% certain that you’re doing something badly wrong.
Hahahahahahaha….
Trump says Putin won’t ‘mess around with me’ as pair prepare for Ukraine talks in Alaska.
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c2kzn1nw1d4t
Ugh! Disgusting!
Putin hails ‘heroic’ North Korean troops fighting against Ukraine in letter to Kim Jong-un.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/15/vladimir-putin-letter-kim-jong-un-north-korean-troops-ukraine
The orange dictator is such a lunatic!
Trump reportedly called Norwegian minister ‘out of the blue’ to ask about Nobel prize.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/14/trump-nobel-prize-norway
Scott Bessent’s revealing admission about Trump’s tariffs.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/08/14/scott-bessent-trump-tariffs-defense/
ICE documents reveal plan to double immigrant detention space this year.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/08/15/ice-documents-reveal-plan-double-immigrant-detention-space-this-year/
Border Patrol agents stage show of force at Newsom’s ‘big beautiful press conference’.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-14/border-patrol-conducts-immigration-operation-outside-gov-newsom-event
Thuggish. Banana republic sh–.
Veggie-flation strikes, with a warning for grocery prices.
https://www.axios.com/2025/08/14/inflation-vegetables-ppi
Draft of U.S. Report Suggests RFK Jr Won’t Push Strict Pesticide or Food Rules
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/well/rfk-jr-maha-report-draft.html
Justice Kavanaugh just revealed an unfortunate truth about the Supreme Court.
“The Court has a special set of rules for Trump.”
https://www.vox.com/scotus/458172/supreme-court-brett-kavanaugh-netchoice-fitch-donald-trump
Costco to not sell abortion pill mifepristone at its US pharmacy stores.
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/costco-not-sell-abortion-pill-mifepristone-its-us-pharmacy-stores-aug-14-2025-08-14/
Trump’s job approval is now down to 38%.
https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2025/08/14/trumps-job-approval-and-views-of-his-personal-traits/
Should be 0%.
Right-wing media cheer for Trump to deploy National Guard to other American cities after DC.
https://www.mediamatters.org/fox-news/right-wing-media-cheer-trump-deploy-national-guard-other-american-cities-after-dc
D.C. Mayor Heads to Martha’s Vineyard as Trump Takes Over City
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/dc-mayor-muriel-bowser-marthas-vineyard-trump-takeover-1235407926/
Federal Raids Target D.C. Homeless Camps
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/us/politics/dc-homeless-camps-trump.html
Melania Trump demands Hunter Biden retract comments linking her to Jeffrey Epstein.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/14/melania-trump-demands-hunter-biden-retract-comments-linking-her-to-jeffrey-epstein