Category Archives: extremism

Is Trump Finally Losing It?

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This Is What A Police State Looks Like

Typically, the F.B.I. has turned to polygraph tests to sniff out employees who might have betrayed their country or shown they cannot be trusted with secrets. Since Kash Patel took office as the director of the F.B.I., the bureau has … Continue reading

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How the FBI Has Turned MAGA

Only 11 days after President Trump was inaugurated for a second term, his administration began a purge of the F.B.I. that now threatens some of the bureau’s most important missions. His appointees ousted eight of its most experienced managers, including … Continue reading

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Trump as King: ‘Hidden’ Provision in Trump’s Big Bill Could Disarm US Supreme Court

There can be no doubt that Donald Trump wants to be king, and with the help of the fearful and weak Republicans in Congress, we are on course to be his subjects. His people are chipping away at what’s left … Continue reading

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How Bad Can It Get? Keep Watching!

Is there no limit to the corruption and dictatorial power that get worse almost every day from the Trump White House? My weekly appearance on Hal Ginsberg’s YouTube videocast Halitics delves into our dwindling democracy and Trump’s limitless violations of … Continue reading

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NYTimes: How To Fight Back

The first 100 days of President Trump’s second term have done more damage to American democracy than anything else since the demise of Reconstruction. Mr. Trump is attempting to create a presidency unconstrained by Congress or the courts, in which … Continue reading

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The Danger From Elon Musk

The richest man in the world keeps moving toward authoritarianism. The dangers he poses to democracy are growing, and he must be restrained.  By Robert Reich/ RobertReich@substack.com/ May 7, 2025 Friends, Some people would like to believe that Elon Musk … Continue reading

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How Can Trump Be Curtailed?

President Trump continues tearing down the federal government and American democracy, doing worse things every day. On today’s Hatitics Youtube video podcast host Hal Ginsberg and I discuss what can be done to halt the continuing damage from Trump and … Continue reading

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Ineptitude, incompetence, stupidity, and chaos

Trump is fundamentally incapable of governing. That’s the theme that unites everything. By Robert Reich/ RobertReich.substack.com April 25, 2025 Friends, Some Democrats fear they’re playing into Trump’s hands by fighting his mass deportations rather than focusing on his failures on … Continue reading

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Who Cares About Our Planet’s Health?

Yesterday was a tough day for the current administration: A bizarre, angry Easter message from the president, another Signal-gate chat scandal from Sec of Defense Hegseth, Trump wants Federal Reserve chairman Powell to disappear, and a rough day on Wall … Continue reading

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