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From Michael’s Six word memoirs

Administration: incompetence from top to bottom!

It is horrific to see this country’s leadership headed by possibly the most historically corrupt and incompetent official since the founding of the country.

10 years plus is enough time

The GOP long opposition to the ACA (Obamacare) continues, instead of crafting “something better” the GOP has continued place roadblocks and restrictions in its implementation. (bear in mind that the GOP took the “better” parts of the healthcare bill and added to their own healthcare plans. Now we are still fighting the same fight and affecting the health of millions of Americans even down to many being unable to afford basic healthcare. The Congressional GOP members appear to being ignoring their own constituents’ dilemma along with everyone else’s.

The Exotics.


The Exotics: Nero, Caligula and Trumpelstilskin

Time produces folks of the same mental space regularly, but we usually do not hear about them until their actions become egregious and murderous. Abetted (sometimes) by a governing bloc these “exotics lose all sense of reality since they live pretty much in their own heads. The insides of their heads would lay out like a bag of cats (sorry cat lovers), a lot of meowing and scratching! When the contents erupt no one understands or believes the utterances and statements that issue forth. Fact is those outputs are as dangerous as a 5-year-old with cherry bombs and a box of matches.

“Trumpel” Purposely Selected Flawed Cabinet Members?


We are aware that “Trumpel’s” choices for Government service are sycophants and generally flawed individuals who have been selected for fealty rather than ability, yet we (some of us) still miss the point that he needs to go except the second in command is no better and possibly worse. The real “power” behind the throne is: (I suspect) is Stephen Miller aka “Himmler/Goebbels” clone. With history being diluted at best and erased at worst, we need to pay particular attention this regimes actions as it does not differ between red and blue!

The Multiverse of Trumplestilskin


The past 11 months of the current administration has been a whirlwind ride of Presidential orders, the BBB and an assortment of “deals “connected to Tariffs (tariffs are taxes paid eventually by the consumers). The wider world of business uses discussions about trade to benefit all parties as much as possible, this arrangement has benefitted everyone for many years until now. With the advent of “Trumplestilskin” we have seen “flim flam”, sleight of hand, subterfuge and outright lies become norms in many areas including our national discourse. The current GOP Congress has besmirched and debased the once honest brokers in right side politics. They have joined the long line of “puckerers”who have deserted their electoral base (who they were elected to protect and serve). There appears to be no guardrail too sacred to supplant or alter to aid the “Boss”! The long list of “acting, appointed (with no Congressional input) members” of this administration have brought lawsuit after lawsuit with little to no stronger evidence than the “nightly utterings of a child”. This iteration of Governing appears to be no more than stooges waiting for the next Rant in order to function.

Might I suggest that all of us put on our grown-up pants, forget party lines and determine what type of Americans we want to be and be diligent in our information consumption. We can be the ally and leader the rest of the world has seen us to be and want us to continue to be or join the “kiddy” table! Billy Shakespeare stated that “all the world’s a stage and we are merely players ( loosely stated by me), we the United States have forgotten who the real leaders are and they are us!

The Proof??


Scott Bessent may (?) be smart in business but he is just more wasted space in the administration that already has more holes than Swiss cheese. As I listen to the various members of this administration all I hear is “word Salad” promoting Trumpelstilskin’s messages which appear at night like the elves in the fairy tale. Consider they are taking order from an adult “child” whose wrath they do not want to incur but love the high paying job in which they don’t have to do anything but follow his orders no matter how irresponsible they happen to be. This reminds me of the horror movie where the abnormal brain was put into a cadaver brough to life with electricity. As the world looks on, our allies do what they absolutely have to in order to continue with dealing with the United States while our adversaries laugh at his incompetence and continue their attacks, cyber and physical on us and our allies. Each of our adversaries continually commit acts that get Trumpel’s attention and rile him up so he can commit other actions to their benefit while studying our weaknesses. All of the so named red and Blue states are just another divisive tool to keep the people separate while he commits treason and theft while pointing fingers at everyone else. We must bear in mind that all who are in need of government services are affected no matter their party or personal preferences. If you feel the effects of these poorly planned and executed “executive orders” the remeber who stuck it to you when the next voting cycle comes around.

No Boundaries?


The current administration is following the path of no return in its running of the government. There are many norms and accepted practices that no longer apply. The so-called American Dream has become a Nightmare without a “wake up”. The vengeful child has control of the country via the weak GOP who once was a powerful force for American values. This politically powerful group has forgotten the oath of office taken when elected and ceded its power to the “child”. At this time there appears to be no control in government as the founders had put in place. The real control of government has been quietly usurped by groups or a group of powerful people who saw a way to put their hands deeply in government through a “useful tools” ego.

It is sad that so many voters have been led to believe what is being done to other Americans (or other nations for that matter) is somehow other worldly and will not affect them. It is sad that so many forget the lessons of the past and still rely on the words of shady charismatic characters who offer words with no substance. The evidence is clear that the resident is a loose cannon being used as a” “useful idiot” by his own party and his “handpicked” Whitehouse staff and cabinet. Even “jar Jar Binks” recognized his limitations not so with the current “Nerolistic” occupant of the “peoples house”! It only requires a cursory glance at history to understand that a mistake was made in electing a “nihilist” as leader of one the most powerful countries in the world. The machinations of this regime is based on ego and past or current “hurt” feelings!

For the folks who read and understand the current politics or have the ability to see through the fog of lies and deceit the Franklin quote should be a wakeup call.

  1. The story: As delegates left the Constitutional Convention, a woman asked Franklin if the new government was a republic or a monarchy. Franklin famously replied, “A republic, madam, if you can keep it,” implying that maintaining the new form of government would be a continuous challenge requiring civic engagement. 
  2. The meaning: The quote suggests that a republic is not a permanent state but something that must be actively protected and maintained by its people. It underscores the importance of vigilance, civic duty, and the people’s role in holding the government accountable. 
  3. Historical context: The quote has become a well-known and relevant statement, particularly during times of political division, serving as a reminder of the framers’ intentions and the responsibilities of citizenship. 

As I have stated several times: “Lest we forget”!

Many fingers in the Federal pie!


(and they are all dirty!)

This misadministration has blatantly shown the variety of ways to dip into the National funds under the guise of governing. (This also could be a snapshot as to the business failures of Trumplelstilskin). First you fill the government offices with sycophants and unqualified seat fillers. Then you create a crisis with trading partners then backdown calling it “a deal”. Next you make unsubstantiated claims of uncommitted crimes to assassinate unproven “drug runners” on the high seas without authorization from Congress. Then you reveal our nuclear arsenal to the world using threats to dictators who are smarter than you. At the end of this term, there will be at minimum 4-8 years to correct the mistakes of 4 years but only if we clean up Congress and the courts. This is a long-term project.

Donald Trump Goofs Up Mid-Question, Then Pam Bondi’s Assistance Makes It Worse — Netizens Say, “It’s Embarrassing”


Donald Trump Goofs Up Mid-Question, Then Pam Bondi’s Assistance Makes It Worse — Netizens

Opinion by Srijony Das • 6h • 3 min read

Opinion: Amazing Disgrace aka “Trumpelstilskin”-MA

Donald Trump is on a roll, adding to more embarrassing and troll-worthy moments during public appearances. From spiraling into his own train of thought to getting the facts wrong to fumbling for the right words, the U.S. President has already become the hot topic of much criticism and meme material across social media. And not just him; it also appears that members of his federal cabinet follow suit with media briefings and public appearances, where their slip-ups become the highlight of the show.

Well, something similar happened again when Trump’s rendezvous with a French reporter led to all kinds of confusion, prompting netizens to question his ignorance and incoherence. Moreover, with the 79-year-old then ordering U.S. State Attorney General Pam Bondi to intervene, things became even more embarrassing, as neither of them could save the matter. It all began during a routine White House press briefing, when a French reporter asked Trump whether he foresaw a challenge to his peace-making efforts in Israel after a vote at the Knesset on annexing the West Bank.

The reporter stood up and asked, “Yesterday, there was a vote at the Knesset in Israel on annexing the West Bank. Do you see it as a challenge to your peace efforts?” However, when it came to Donald Trump, instead of answering the female reporter, he went on a spree of ranting, claiming that he could not understand a word the female reporter said in her French accent. Ushering Pam Bondi to help him out, he asked, “Will you answer that, please, because I cannot understand a word she’s saying.”

Obviously, with someone who’s the mouthpiece of the United States unable to answer a question of such prime importance, there was major commotion among the onlookers. Nonetheless, Bondi did not waste a minute on immediate damage control and leaned into Trump, making an effort to relay the question to him in a way Trump would understand. Before she could even finish, this already embarrassing follow-up moment turned all the more cringy when Trump broke out with a more subtle insult towards the French reporter.

Without mincing his words, the U.S. President asked, “Where are you from? You’re from France? Beautiful accent, but we can’t understand what you’re saying.” The sharp dismissal in his tone was evidently disguised as an alleged compliment. Thereafter, the Attorney General finally succeeded in giving Trump a clarification on the question being asked.

However, his answer did not reflect any understanding at all and was instead another incoming rant. He said, “The West Bank is, don’t worry about the West Bank. Israel’s not going to do anything with the West Bank, OK? Don’t worry about it. Is that your question? They’re not going to do anything with the West Bank. Don’t worry about it.”

Naturally, the fact that Trump seemed to have no understanding of the Knesset situation made viewers quite skeptical of him. As the video went viral on social media, netizens were quick to point out that he has absolutely no idea who he is. Some even poked fun at Pam Bondi’s last-minute attempts to save it, since clearly they did not work out.

One user commented, “He has no idea what the Knesset is. Why is the blonde DOJ person at his side every day? Is she his caretaker? I remember when Obama and Lynch (DOJ) were seen on the same tarmac, and the GOP lost its mind. But this is ok?

Another user tagged Pam Bondi as ‘Pocket Pam’, while poking fun at the U.S. Attorney General, who’s always there beside Trump to do damage control. Someone else wrote, “The way Pam Bondi touches Trump, like she’s used to rubbing on him.” Another netizen highlighted the inappropriate way the President dismissed the female reporter and wrote, “The way he speaks to female reporters is horrendous, embarrassing, and degrading.”

Someone said, “The reporter speaks better English than Melania,” while another wrote that Trump needs a “hearing aid.”

This hasn’t been the first time that Trump has stirred moments of embarrassment like these, where his sheer lack of understanding basic questions and vague responses has left many to criticize him thoroughly. Moreover, his policies during the federal shutdown have also earned him ire from far and wide, leaving citizens disturbed by the restrictions imposed on them.

House Democrat Declares, ‘Mike Johnson Has Effectively Dissolved the United States House of Representatives’


Mediaite

Fri, October 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM CDT

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Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has “effectively dissolved” the House.

The House remains out of session amid the ongoing shutdown that began on Oct. 1. Ahead of the shutdown, the House passed a continuing resolution to fund the government beyond that date, but the legislation stalled in the Senate, where it failed to notch the necessary 60-vote procedural threshold. Seven votes are needed from Democrats, who are demanding an extension of healthcare premium subsidies for Obamacare recipients. So far, congressional Republicans have not budged.

Johnson said on Thursday that bringing the House back into session until an agreement is reached  this can “be a waste of our time.”

On Friday, Smith appeared on MSNBC, where Jason Johnson asked about the Trump administration’s ongoing bombing of Venezuelan boats in international waters. Trump officials allege the boats were carrying drugs. The administration has provided no evidence to justify the bombings, which are legally suspect, according to experts.

“Once you start just randomly killing people from other countries and coming up with a crime to throw on them later, doesn’t that destabilize our relationships with the rest of South America? Doesn’t it make business more difficult?” the host asked. “What are some of the ripple effects of this current insane foreign policy by the administration?”

Smith used the question to pivot to House oversight, which is currently nonexistent, thanks to the speaker keeping the chamber out of session.

“It does all of those things, and it tells everyone in the world that this is perfectly ok,” Smith said. “You decide you want to kill somebody, go ahead and do it. And you don’t have to justify it either. It makes us more vulnerable.”

The lawmaker then accused the speaker of dissolving the House:

We are losing our constitutional republic. And meanwhile, the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson has effectively dissolved the United States House of Representatives. I spoke with several Republicans, including Chairman Mike Rogers today to talk about, “Ok, we need to have hearings on this. You know, the House Armed Services needs to exercise oversight.”

And there are many Republicans, including Mike Rogers, who agree with that. But we’re not in session. So we can’t do it. So we’re gonna do it. So, the president just gets to do what he wants.

I mean, look. The whole Nazi Germany analogies are always troubling, but, you know, that was one of the steps is the parliament or the Reichstag or whatever it was, was sort of pushed out of existence and didn’t have any oversight.

Comment from pass through poster: “lest we forget” and we have!!

A Mention


The return of Jimmy Kimmel was a welcome sight and even more exciting to me was a mention of “Trumpelstilskin” which I invented and put on a cap.

Thank you, Mr. Kimmel!