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Trumpelstilskin, the Grifter Grifts Himself Daily.


The  “Pseudo Midas Touch” is tarnishing by the day. The projects started and unfinished are in reality the M.O. of the Trumpel’s life’s work. Grifters never have any ready cash except when elected president of a rich country. Fortunately and unfortunately the truth is evident in the country’s dignity, the national pride and international prestige. The incompetence of this Presidiot is on display around the world and especially by his heroes in Russia, China and other dictatorial countries. His international persona is that of a “useful” idiot (aka Bumbling) who trips on his own shoelaces.

Is Congress Asleep at the Wheel or Just Afraid?


joseph Gedeon in Washington

Thu, June 18, 2026 at 10:36 AM CDT

3 min read

Donald Trump’s administration has quietly redirected $352m in federal funds designated for the Secret Service toward the president’s controversial White House ballroom project, despite repeated promises by Trump that the construction would be financed by private donations

The funds were drawn from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Trump’s signature tax legislation passed last summer on Republican-only votes. The law stipulates the money may only be spent on Secret Service personnel, training facilities, technology and related costs, not construction.

About $340.8m of the funding was placed into an account labeled “Procurement, Construction, and Improvements” on 12 June, according to the office of management and budget (OMB) database. Another account labeled “Operations and Support” was also approved the same day, adding another $10.75m to the budget.

The Believable Unbelievable!


Over the past several days, I looked at as little news about our Presidot and his minions as I could. I have concluded that Dumnald has told us time and again that he was going to steal from us. Looking back at the uproar created by Watergate and subsequent resignation of the VP Anew first, Then President (Richard M) who declared “I am not a crook!”. It was clear that after being in office he covertly (and overtly in some cases) committed financial crimes, while doing the nation’s business moderately (China Initiative was part of doing business). Watergate was the end and lingered for a while. Now DJT said many times if we did not vote for him, we wouldn’t have a country except he said it backwards, we almost don’t have a country now. We are involved in an unwarranted war, inflation is high, tariffs have crippled our economy, his family and friends have enlarged their fortunes due to his overt actions though “presidential orders”. 

 The cost to the voters (red and blue) is crushing in some cases. All the while the GOP Congress does nothing and defends his negative actions against their supporters as necessary. Underneath all of this Presidiot continues to blame Democrats for all failures. The current administration is politically and morally corrupt and beholding to a gold blinded, self-serving child.

The suspect proved to be unreliable!


Trumpelstilskin’s latest scam inviting the participation of all of the states in a 250th anniversary fete in Washington D.C., some have agreed others have not and will not participate. Each day the “sad” clown thinks of ways to fool the voters with a new scam. We have the renaming of buildings, the tariff scheme, the immigration ruses, the massive pardons, etc. This may become a template on how not to govern from Washington. It is unfortunate that so many currently serving legislators are kneeling before a “needy” leader with a poor track record in business and finance (all of his failures are projected as triumphs on the surface) yet he is still hawking Trump branded merchandise much like a carnival barker. America we are being and have been scammed!

Screwworm: alternate Name for This Administration?


The daily output politispeak and Trumpspeak is as ubiquitous as garbage pickup day. Most of what we see hear and read should be on the curb with the black bags and rolling bins. Clean slate required to upgrade our government. All of our hard earned international political capital is being spent on the personal ambitions of a few self-serving petty leaders who have no idea on how to run a country aka hire smart people who know the business!

Definition of Fascism vs. Social Democracy


The Difference made me curious, are we either of these or something else.? MA

Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian political ideology that emphasizes nationalism, militarism, and the supremacy of the state over individual rights. It emerged in the early 20th century, notably in Italy under Benito Mussolini, and is characterized by:

  • Authoritarian, centralized government with suppression of political opposition and dissent.
  • Nationalist ideology that often promotes exclusionary or exclusionist policies toward minorities.
  • Corporatist economic model where the state coordinates labor and capital, often suppressing unions.
  • Militarization and glorification of military strength.
  • Suppression of civil liberties in favor of collective identity and state control thisvsthat.io+1.

Social Democracy is a center-left political ideology that supports democratic governance, social welfare, and equality. It developed in the late 19th century in response to industrialization and inequality, and is marked by:

  • Democratic institutions with protections for individual rights and freedoms.
  • Mixed economy with government regulation to ensure social welfare, economic stability, and fairness.
  • Progressive taxation and public investment in healthcare, education, and social security.
  • Commitment to social justice and inclusivity, often advocating for progressive values and anti-discrimination policies thisvsthat.io+1.

Key differences:

  • Governance: Fascism is totalitarian and authoritarian; Social Democracy is democratic and participatory.
  • Economy: Fascism centralizes economic control; Social Democracy blends market economy with state intervention for welfare.
  • Individual vs. Collective: Fascism prioritizes collective identity over individual rights; Social Democracy protects individual freedoms while promoting equality.
  • Social policy: Fascism often promotes traditional values and exclusion; Social Democracy emphasizes inclusivity and progressive social reforms thisvsthat.io+1.

In short, Fascism seeks to unify society under a single, authoritarian state with suppressed dissent, while Social Democracy seeks to strengthen democracy and protect rights through social welfare and inclusive policies.

Socialism: a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole:

Populism: a political approach that strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups

Social Democracy: a system of liberal democracy that incorporates a commitment to social reform and social justice.

Fascist:an advocate or follower of the right-wing political philosophy or system of fascism

Donald Trump’s measly payout to families as he digs up graves for golf course laid bare!


Story by Christopher Luu • 3h • 2 min read Irish Star

President Donald Trump’s golf empire is expanding — at the expense of families having to move their loved ones’ remains. The Trump Organization’s latest golf project is set to cost $1.5 billion and is forcing communities in the Chau Ninh commune of the Hung Yen province near Hanoi to figure out how to remove remains from a local cemetery ahead of construction.

The Financial Times reports that some graves in the cemetery are now marked with large Xs, indicating that families have already removed the remains. The area is largely an agricultural community, and locals are being compensated with $2,660 payments. The resort is set to span 2,446 acres and displace 4,000 households.

“It’s painful,” Hoang Do, 72, told the Financial Times of the payment, which is equivalent to 70 million dong. “I’m outraged by the compensation price.” This comes as Trump took issue with one of JD Vance’s traits as 2028 doubts emerge.

“The grave of my great-grandparents has been there since 1967, before the establishment of this country [after the Vietnam War], so why should I move them?” another local, 50-year-old Hoang Anh Xa, shared. Hoang added that they have five family members in the graveyard that will have to be moved.

In addition to moving their family members to other facilities, Xa noted that the golf course will cause harm to the local community: “I won’t be able to find another job. We do not oppose the policy of the Party and the government. We just ask for one thing only, the land price has to be [higher].”

When the project was announced last year, Reuters reported that “farmers were being offered as little as $12 for 10 square feet of land.” Some residents were being offered even less, with one woman sharing that she was being offered the equivalent of $3,200 and rice in exchange for selling her farm.

Trump’s son, Eric, called the new resort “the envy of all of Asia and of the entire world.” During a trip to Vietnam in 2025, a joint statement between the Trump Organization and real estate firm Kinhbac City shared that they “will focus on developing 5-star hotels, championship-style golf courses, and luxurious residential estates and unparalleled amenities in Vietnam.”

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Red States, Blue States All Victims of trumpelstilskin!


One of the current tropes is what’s a red state and what’s a blue state. These are political labels to divide us (voters) into camps that can be manipulated. The reality is that any and all evils committed by this administration especially, hits us all. Solution: forget parties and look carefully at your representative. Trumpel has corrupted the GOP and would have corrupted the Dem’s had he taken that stance. At this time Trumpel has trampled the GOP and is at war with the Dems while we are the losers. Simply put “we have met the enemy and the enemy is us”! It is time to reengage in this “civil war” with the Congress and the Executive office aka Government.

It Has Occurred to Me.


We are in the clutches of a corrupt President with a complicit GOP and a willing High court. There are always a few outliers in both of those groups but not enough (usually) to fall to the will of a corrupt official. The high court has only their integrity and their qualifications to support their appointments. Unfortunately, in the last 20 plus years the integrity portion seems to have waned and overlooked or explained away (privately) while Congressional approval moves forward. below are the details of a Justice’s appointment and removal-a bit of a long read MA

A Supreme Court justice can only be removed through impeachment by the House of Representatives and conviction by a two-thirds vote in the Senate.

Constitutional Basis and Lifetime Tenure

Supreme Court justices are appointed for life under Article III of the U.S. Constitution, serving until they resign, retire, die, or are removed through impeachment. This lifetime tenure is designed to protect judicial independence, ensuring justices can make decisions without political pressure. Justices cannot be removed by the president, Congress, or public vote outside of the impeachment process, and their salaries cannot be reduced while in office legalclarity.org+1.

Impeachment Process

  1. Initiation in the House of Representatives: A member of the House introduces articles of impeachment, formally accusing the justice of “Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors” legalclarity.org+1. The House Judiciary Committee investigates, holds hearings, and decides whether to send the articles to the full House. A simple majority vote in the House is sufficient to impeach, which formally charges the justice but does not remove them The Hill+1.
  2. Senate Trial: After impeachment, the Senate conducts a trial to determine guilt. The justice has the right to defend themselves, present evidence, and be represented by counsel. The presiding officer is typically a Senate-designated official; the Chief Justice presides only if the president is being tried legalclarity.org+1.
  3. Conviction and Removal: Conviction requires a two-thirds majority of senators present. If convicted, the justice is removed from office and may also be barred from holding future federal office legalclarity.org+1. This high threshold makes removal extremely rare.

Historical Context

Only one Supreme Court justice, Samuel Chase, has ever been impeached (in 1805). He was accused of political bias and misconduct but was acquitted by the Senate and remained on the Court until his death in 1811 verisonalaw.com+2. No justice has ever been successfully removed through impeachment, highlighting the rarity and difficulty of the process.

Alternative to Removal

A justice may also leave the bench voluntarily through resignation or retirement, which is the most common way justices depart from the Supreme Court legalclarity.org+1.

Key Takeaways

Justices typically leave the Court through resignation or death, not removal.
This framework ensures accountability while maintaining the impartiality and stability of the Supreme Court.

Removal is constitutionally limited to impeachment and Senate conviction.

The process is intentionally difficult to protect judicial independence.

Historical precedent shows that removal is extraordinarily rare, with only one impeachment and no successful convictions.

16 tons of number 1 Crap!


In less than 2 years this administration has successful impoverished millions of voters while stuffing their own pockets. This puts a large sign on the GOP who are supported by many voters. We (voters) deserve good and honest governance no matter what party we endorse. If the people, we elect allow the travesties we now endure then they should be removed. This is a Democracy that’s being trampled by “Black hatted” individuals and groups whose sole objective is power to run the government as THEY see fit and fill their own pockets. We do not need another Civil War, or do we? Currently the new BS is taking Medicaid money from States who are falsely accused of providing Medicaid to illegals. Illegals cannot, I repeat cannot receive Medicaid under any circumstances! It is my belief they (the misadministration) are looking for ways to get funding for Presidiot’s ill-conceived war and other whimsical projects.