Hey! What are you implying? Melania — an escort 🍑 by trade & a friend of Jeffrey & Ghislaine's — got a "genius" visa — & is now here legitimately. Isn't that the way the system is supposed to work? Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to figure out a way to securely send Bitcoin to my old friend, Vladimir.
Okie proud!!! Saw what needed to be done and did it. Good man!
You are doing the same thing by putting yourself out there to fight the good fight for our democracy - what is right. Proud of you and proud to be on your side.
Message to younger voters: We need you for two good reasons. First, your disdain for the status of our government is palpable and correct, and certainly needs a paradigm shift which you can help change. Second, it is a direct result of so many people, young and old alike, who sat on the sidelines in 2024 and literally allowed this to happen. And, not to be “preachy”, but the complexity our government is such that unfortunately change is incremental. But that paradigm shift will only occur with full participation by the American electorate. Please commit yourselves to help make this happen. Please be part of this change and be patient.
This ass•ministration will push the law regarding denaturalization to the breaking point just as they did with the I.C.E. and Border Patrol tactics on our city streets.
On that note:
I.C.E. and Border Patrol have not scaled back their violent, abusive tactics at all under the new dog... rather, they've only scaled back where they are doing it... under what they hope are less watchful eyes in locations such as Danbury, CT where they they hope to keep their pattern of committing far worse atrocities against human beings than what they accuse their victims of.
Young voters:
My wife and I worked heavily within several large and small profile Democratic organizations while we were still living in Florida.
One such Caucus was the Young Democrats of Lee County.
Yes, they have become disillusioned by the government in that they feel their voice is not heard, and that our government will do what they want when they want, regardless of the young voters' say.
However, the notion that it is far better to abstain from voting than to bother voting is absolutely fallacy.
Abstinence from voting is what the regime wants... and is part of why we are where we are today under this ass•ministration... because not only were there just enough voters who bought his lies hook, line and sinker, but also because a massive number of voters chose not to vote instead of choosing one or the other.
As for SCOTUS:
Yes, I firmly agree that the Lunatic is applying his typical pressure tactics ahead of their ruling on Birthright Citizenship.
He has not only attacked Brown, but has very recently also attacked John Roberts--again.
I hope they get offended and rule against him if nothing else.
That stated, I do not have a lot of faith in SCOTUS... the Oaf in the Oaful Orifice has the deck stacked heavily in his favour.
Just weighing in with my 1.2613 cents (inflation, ya know)...
Great post as always. One point - you can’t talk about his “low IQ” insult without mentioning race and gender. He reserves that insult specifically for women of color who are unquestionably smarter and more accomplished than he is (Harris, AOC, Justice Jackson, etc.) Never for white men - for all his trashing of Biden he never labeled him low IQ. That’s not only because he’s racist and misogynistic, which is 100% true, but also because smart women of color are an implicit rebuke to his power and self-worth, which are 100% rooted in white male privilege. In his depraved mind, it makes sense to label smart women of color low IQ because that reinforces the lie he tellls himself every day that he’s president because he’s the smartest and most deserving person to be president, not because racism, misogyny, apathy, and misguided passion (shout out to the “But Gaza!” voters who shunned Harris) on the part of way too many Americans put him in the White House.
Thanks Olivia: I'm just an elder who felt disenfranchised. Took democracy for granted, had it handed to me so I took no interest in politics until 1916 when the nation voted in a dictator wana be, He was defeated in 1920 and the populace 77 million put him right back into the White House.in 2024 I was really upset with the 89 million who sat the election out. I suppose the youth of today feel the same way , they feel left out. I am only assuming one of the problems with the election process is Citizens United. Super PACS and dark money. The fossil fuel industry bought Trump his seat. Its all about the prosperity pimps buying the representatives . Not many politicians hit the pavement anymore they just flood the air waves and one never get to speak with them.
Great comment! I’d often wondered why candidates weren’t speaking and interacting directly with young people, in particular. It may be that they spend a great deal of time trying to finance their campaigns when they don’t accept PAC/dark money.
I hope no candidate ever accepts aipac money again. aipac, as opposed to the American people convinced Biden and our Congress to fund netanyahu and the Gazan genocide.
Would also add that in addition to the fossil fuel industry purchasing trump and other gops, it was the tech bro billionaires who backed trump so that they could build their data centers which pollute our air and water, hike local electrical costs, while surrounding populations also deal with unbearable noise levels. tech bros and fossil fuel billionaires definitely put their own prosperity before humanity.
The Guardian has excellent articles on musk and his polluting data centers.
Recently I looked at a US air quality map due to the recent wildfires. I found a spot in ND that had significant unhealthy air, but wasn’t a wildfire. I looked further and saw that it was Williston ND. When I searched under that town I found that it had one of the largest data centers. Doug Burgum, ND governor, supported and approved the data centers. He is now trump’s secretary of the interior.
This issue with younger voters thinking it doesn't matter is not a new thing! I'm 75 and a retired Army veteran but I know my age group felt the same in the 70s. We went from "turn on and tune out" to "it just doesn't matter". I understand their present frustration, especially with a miscreant like Trump, a convicted felon, slinking back into office. Democrats don't help by veering off into divisive, boutique issues that directly concern only a small proportion of people. Lastly, they're ideological and cynical at the same time. It would benefit all of us to stop BSing these people.
I think we can agree that MAGA Republicans are the worst of the worst -- yet, it cannot be denied that the Democratic Party has serious issues to contend with -- not the least of which is the impression that Dems have abandoned working folks.
Olivia- i have tried 3 times to donate to your campaign thru Act Blue, but each time it keeps spinning and spinning saying” Hang Tight” “ We’re working on it”, but nothing changes. What’scup with that?
Have you tried a different browser? Checked your Internet connection? Tried logging into your ActBlue account first — then finding Olivia's donate page?
Now how do we get the campaign to vote going for those who feel disenfranchised?
I have an idea- let’s start with Melania
Nice, I especially appreciate the hero educator, becoming king for a night, thanks to his grateful student body. Thank you Olivia 😊
“These cases require the government to prove, in court, that someone obtained citizenship through fraud”
Who’s the first person you think of here
Starts with an M. Has a kid whose name starts with a B.
Hey! What are you implying? Melania — an escort 🍑 by trade & a friend of Jeffrey & Ghislaine's — got a "genius" visa — & is now here legitimately. Isn't that the way the system is supposed to work? Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to figure out a way to securely send Bitcoin to my old friend, Vladimir.
I love the video of Principal Kirk Moore tackling the shooter. No hesitation, just completely selfless courage. ❤️😭
Okie proud!!! Saw what needed to be done and did it. Good man!
You are doing the same thing by putting yourself out there to fight the good fight for our democracy - what is right. Proud of you and proud to be on your side.
Go get ‘em, girl!!
I would encourage the DOJ to look into Melania’s citizenship.
Message to younger voters: We need you for two good reasons. First, your disdain for the status of our government is palpable and correct, and certainly needs a paradigm shift which you can help change. Second, it is a direct result of so many people, young and old alike, who sat on the sidelines in 2024 and literally allowed this to happen. And, not to be “preachy”, but the complexity our government is such that unfortunately change is incremental. But that paradigm shift will only occur with full participation by the American electorate. Please commit yourselves to help make this happen. Please be part of this change and be patient.
This “disdain for the govt” thing isn’t the same as disdain for the GOP
The youth today have parents and grandparents who’ve been lost to Limbaugh, Fox News, Kirk and all the insane right wing podcasters.
A lot of them have been indoctrinated into the “Libtards suck” school of thought.
Denaturalization:
This ass•ministration will push the law regarding denaturalization to the breaking point just as they did with the I.C.E. and Border Patrol tactics on our city streets.
On that note:
I.C.E. and Border Patrol have not scaled back their violent, abusive tactics at all under the new dog... rather, they've only scaled back where they are doing it... under what they hope are less watchful eyes in locations such as Danbury, CT where they they hope to keep their pattern of committing far worse atrocities against human beings than what they accuse their victims of.
Young voters:
My wife and I worked heavily within several large and small profile Democratic organizations while we were still living in Florida.
One such Caucus was the Young Democrats of Lee County.
Yes, they have become disillusioned by the government in that they feel their voice is not heard, and that our government will do what they want when they want, regardless of the young voters' say.
However, the notion that it is far better to abstain from voting than to bother voting is absolutely fallacy.
Abstinence from voting is what the regime wants... and is part of why we are where we are today under this ass•ministration... because not only were there just enough voters who bought his lies hook, line and sinker, but also because a massive number of voters chose not to vote instead of choosing one or the other.
As for SCOTUS:
Yes, I firmly agree that the Lunatic is applying his typical pressure tactics ahead of their ruling on Birthright Citizenship.
He has not only attacked Brown, but has very recently also attacked John Roberts--again.
I hope they get offended and rule against him if nothing else.
That stated, I do not have a lot of faith in SCOTUS... the Oaf in the Oaful Orifice has the deck stacked heavily in his favour.
Just weighing in with my 1.2613 cents (inflation, ya know)...
Happy for you getting OUT of Lee County, FL. It's THE most corrupt county in FL.
This information came from LEO.... straight from the horse's mouth.
Citizenship Isn’t Supposed to Be Conditional…TWO Words - Steven Miller
Thanks for reporting this Olivia.
Great post as always. One point - you can’t talk about his “low IQ” insult without mentioning race and gender. He reserves that insult specifically for women of color who are unquestionably smarter and more accomplished than he is (Harris, AOC, Justice Jackson, etc.) Never for white men - for all his trashing of Biden he never labeled him low IQ. That’s not only because he’s racist and misogynistic, which is 100% true, but also because smart women of color are an implicit rebuke to his power and self-worth, which are 100% rooted in white male privilege. In his depraved mind, it makes sense to label smart women of color low IQ because that reinforces the lie he tellls himself every day that he’s president because he’s the smartest and most deserving person to be president, not because racism, misogyny, apathy, and misguided passion (shout out to the “But Gaza!” voters who shunned Harris) on the part of way too many Americans put him in the White House.
Thank you for your candid writing. It is refreshing to read your Saturday Covfefe.
I am curious how young voters will discover the value of Democracy? They are the future this Country.
Thanks Olivia: I'm just an elder who felt disenfranchised. Took democracy for granted, had it handed to me so I took no interest in politics until 1916 when the nation voted in a dictator wana be, He was defeated in 1920 and the populace 77 million put him right back into the White House.in 2024 I was really upset with the 89 million who sat the election out. I suppose the youth of today feel the same way , they feel left out. I am only assuming one of the problems with the election process is Citizens United. Super PACS and dark money. The fossil fuel industry bought Trump his seat. Its all about the prosperity pimps buying the representatives . Not many politicians hit the pavement anymore they just flood the air waves and one never get to speak with them.
Great comment! I’d often wondered why candidates weren’t speaking and interacting directly with young people, in particular. It may be that they spend a great deal of time trying to finance their campaigns when they don’t accept PAC/dark money.
I hope no candidate ever accepts aipac money again. aipac, as opposed to the American people convinced Biden and our Congress to fund netanyahu and the Gazan genocide.
Would also add that in addition to the fossil fuel industry purchasing trump and other gops, it was the tech bro billionaires who backed trump so that they could build their data centers which pollute our air and water, hike local electrical costs, while surrounding populations also deal with unbearable noise levels. tech bros and fossil fuel billionaires definitely put their own prosperity before humanity.
The Guardian has excellent articles on musk and his polluting data centers.
Recently I looked at a US air quality map due to the recent wildfires. I found a spot in ND that had significant unhealthy air, but wasn’t a wildfire. I looked further and saw that it was Williston ND. When I searched under that town I found that it had one of the largest data centers. Doug Burgum, ND governor, supported and approved the data centers. He is now trump’s secretary of the interior.
Thanks Meg.
Ditto.
You go girl, best of luck from a long-time Virginian!!
This issue with younger voters thinking it doesn't matter is not a new thing! I'm 75 and a retired Army veteran but I know my age group felt the same in the 70s. We went from "turn on and tune out" to "it just doesn't matter". I understand their present frustration, especially with a miscreant like Trump, a convicted felon, slinking back into office. Democrats don't help by veering off into divisive, boutique issues that directly concern only a small proportion of people. Lastly, they're ideological and cynical at the same time. It would benefit all of us to stop BSing these people.
I think we can agree that MAGA Republicans are the worst of the worst -- yet, it cannot be denied that the Democratic Party has serious issues to contend with -- not the least of which is the impression that Dems have abandoned working folks.
Olivia- i have tried 3 times to donate to your campaign thru Act Blue, but each time it keeps spinning and spinning saying” Hang Tight” “ We’re working on it”, but nothing changes. What’scup with that?
Have you tried a different browser? Checked your Internet connection? Tried logging into your ActBlue account first — then finding Olivia's donate page?
https://secure.actblue.com/my-express/
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/olivia-troye-1