Thanks for the detailed info, Olivia. It must be so surreal to you witnessing Trump 2.0. I am looking forward to watching/listening to your interview with Raoul Peck on Monday.
My wife and I took our niece and nephew to space camp. The nephew went on to Boeing as an engineer. My career in the Army and Coast Guard both showed me the worth ,dignity, and quality of women in our military. Bill
Thanks you Olivia : Yes you covered a lot. I do know that Hitler called all his military brass for a update Nov. 1937. It was all about expanding Germany's territory. Hegseth has called his military brass in for God only knows. Possible war with Venezuela .. Maybe get his fellow insurrectionist Mr. Bolsonaro out of the slammer. All the brass will stand an attention and swear fealty to the leader and forego the constitution. Trump can declare Martial Law and rule by decree. Hitler did all this with the Enabling Act of 1933 I'm sure Stephen Miller has his finger prints all over this. Yes and the ICE gestapo slamming women to the ground is just reprehensible behaviour.
We can only hope that they remember their oath to the Constitution. This could be the make- or- break moment for our country, especially as that's the same day that the continuing budget resolution runs out.
First Hegseth's Crusaderz conquer Portland, OR — then go 4 Greenland?! Meanwhile, Putin's gonna retake Alaska —& China's setting its sights on Taiwan. Anyone who thought Trump would bring stability has got a serious crack in the ol' noggin!
I sure hope I'm wrong. It's tough to see exactly who stops Putin.🛑 My 21-year-old spent a summer semester in Alaska this year. I hear there's no place like it!
During my three years at Ft Wainwright, I got quite a tour. Glacier training in winter and riverboat training in summer. We went along a river where the Bald Eagles nest high in the trees. Glaciers are beautiful but dangerous.
I don't have to worry about coffee for a bit. I bought a 2.5 pound bag of my usual True Blue whole bean for $21.00. And then at Shetlers they had 10 pound bags of whole bean in plain bags. $9.99 so I bought 2. Not as good as True Blue but very drinkable.
Any time I see a deal at Shetlers I snatch it. I got a 5 pound tub of ham salad there 2 days ago. A few days past the freshness date. I broke it up into 5 1 pound tubs and froze 4. Number 5 is half gone. Three sandwiches
Loved the comment about Hegseth not running the space program. In my mind I was thinking the same thing! I applaud those women of this years class of astronauts what an accomplishment. Thank you for all the insight you give to all your posts, in these times it's so important!
I, too, am concerned about the gathering of top brass. Why not at the Pentagon, why on foreign soil? It's a chance for a foreign actor to decapitate our military. If it's to weed out any who would not violate their oath, prison is right there with unlikely access from any who would react. Under these circumstances with regard to loyalty, these officers have sworn an oath to the Constitution, not the Commander-in-Chief. Also under these circumstances, Hegseth and Trump are in the military chain of command. These officers would have the authority to court marshal the pair of them for treason. I believe the military sentence for treason is death or perhaps life in prison. I hope these flag officers will act as a body and stay true to their oath.
So scary. The man is unhinged, and has surrounded himself with people he has a hold on, or people enamored of "power" and somehow there's got to be $ involved.
The birthright citizenship cannot work, what happens to children and grandchildren of those with it? I don't understand and fear for my family.
Olivia, … all true. What clarity and simplicity in defining the tipping point America is at, at this writing. Can we still save ourselves? … I have my doubts. …, I cry for my country 🇺🇸…
We are in uncharted territory. With Project 2025 complete, we’re now going to completely suppress all dissent. We can look at China, Russia, and Cuba and compare playbooks. Olivia you are giving us the much needed insider’s perspective. It feels as though the 2028 elections will not happen. How sad & frightening!
The idea that Pete Hegseth will lecture the senior officers of our Armed Forces is both laughable and tragic. They, who have years of experience in war and peace and who have commanded thousands of soldiers and sailors, male and female, now have to listen to someone whose main qualification is a brief time in the military and a hairstyle made for Fox TV. And the security risks of having them all in transit then gathered at the same time, are not minor. All of this from the person who should have been fired over Signalgate.
Thanks for the detailed info, Olivia. It must be so surreal to you witnessing Trump 2.0. I am looking forward to watching/listening to your interview with Raoul Peck on Monday.
My wife and I took our niece and nephew to space camp. The nephew went on to Boeing as an engineer. My career in the Army and Coast Guard both showed me the worth ,dignity, and quality of women in our military. Bill
Thank you, Olivia.
Thanks you Olivia : Yes you covered a lot. I do know that Hitler called all his military brass for a update Nov. 1937. It was all about expanding Germany's territory. Hegseth has called his military brass in for God only knows. Possible war with Venezuela .. Maybe get his fellow insurrectionist Mr. Bolsonaro out of the slammer. All the brass will stand an attention and swear fealty to the leader and forego the constitution. Trump can declare Martial Law and rule by decree. Hitler did all this with the Enabling Act of 1933 I'm sure Stephen Miller has his finger prints all over this. Yes and the ICE gestapo slamming women to the ground is just reprehensible behaviour.
We can only hope that they remember their oath to the Constitution. This could be the make- or- break moment for our country, especially as that's the same day that the continuing budget resolution runs out.
Thanks Robot. Lets hope they keep their oath. Trump is sending the military to Portland Oregon .
With these people you never know. Possibly they are planning to invade Greenland
First Hegseth's Crusaderz conquer Portland, OR — then go 4 Greenland?! Meanwhile, Putin's gonna retake Alaska —& China's setting its sights on Taiwan. Anyone who thought Trump would bring stability has got a serious crack in the ol' noggin!
I hope you are wrong about Alaska. I was stationed there for 3 years in the 70s and really liked the place
I sure hope I'm wrong. It's tough to see exactly who stops Putin.🛑 My 21-year-old spent a summer semester in Alaska this year. I hear there's no place like it!
During my three years at Ft Wainwright, I got quite a tour. Glacier training in winter and riverboat training in summer. We went along a river where the Bald Eagles nest high in the trees. Glaciers are beautiful but dangerous.
Maybe non profits can reclassify as churches, to keep their status. Wish I was joking.
I don't have to worry about coffee for a bit. I bought a 2.5 pound bag of my usual True Blue whole bean for $21.00. And then at Shetlers they had 10 pound bags of whole bean in plain bags. $9.99 so I bought 2. Not as good as True Blue but very drinkable.
With all those whole covfefe beans, are you going on Grindr?! (I'll show mice-elf out.)
Any time I see a deal at Shetlers I snatch it. I got a 5 pound tub of ham salad there 2 days ago. A few days past the freshness date. I broke it up into 5 1 pound tubs and froze 4. Number 5 is half gone. Three sandwiches
Thrifty!
Loved the comment about Hegseth not running the space program. In my mind I was thinking the same thing! I applaud those women of this years class of astronauts what an accomplishment. Thank you for all the insight you give to all your posts, in these times it's so important!
I, too, am concerned about the gathering of top brass. Why not at the Pentagon, why on foreign soil? It's a chance for a foreign actor to decapitate our military. If it's to weed out any who would not violate their oath, prison is right there with unlikely access from any who would react. Under these circumstances with regard to loyalty, these officers have sworn an oath to the Constitution, not the Commander-in-Chief. Also under these circumstances, Hegseth and Trump are in the military chain of command. These officers would have the authority to court marshal the pair of them for treason. I believe the military sentence for treason is death or perhaps life in prison. I hope these flag officers will act as a body and stay true to their oath.
Maybe we should just hope for a direct hit from an astroid.
An asteroid with a narrow and extremely specific trajectory.
Asteroid, smashteroid! All we need is one lightning bolt, whereever the Don is golfing! (Almighty, are you listening?)
KMA (Kiss My Asteroid!)
So scary. The man is unhinged, and has surrounded himself with people he has a hold on, or people enamored of "power" and somehow there's got to be $ involved.
The birthright citizenship cannot work, what happens to children and grandchildren of those with it? I don't understand and fear for my family.
Olivia, … all true. What clarity and simplicity in defining the tipping point America is at, at this writing. Can we still save ourselves? … I have my doubts. …, I cry for my country 🇺🇸…
Speak, truth, to, power. That’s, what, you, do. Nice, article, interesting, informative article! Enjoy, you’re, weekend.
times are dark, we need to let in some light
We are in uncharted territory. With Project 2025 complete, we’re now going to completely suppress all dissent. We can look at China, Russia, and Cuba and compare playbooks. Olivia you are giving us the much needed insider’s perspective. It feels as though the 2028 elections will not happen. How sad & frightening!
As I have written about George Soros and Trump's relation back on Sept 3rd for Raw Story, here is what your readers should know about George:
https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/trump-soros/
The idea that Pete Hegseth will lecture the senior officers of our Armed Forces is both laughable and tragic. They, who have years of experience in war and peace and who have commanded thousands of soldiers and sailors, male and female, now have to listen to someone whose main qualification is a brief time in the military and a hairstyle made for Fox TV. And the security risks of having them all in transit then gathered at the same time, are not minor. All of this from the person who should have been fired over Signalgate.