In a world of Donald Trump and his Administration, be a Kunal Nayyar. I look forward to your Saturday posts Olivia. They confirm what I already know, but the context you provide is the clarity we desperately need.
I’m so glad to see you include the story on Kunal Nayyar. I wish more people would use their wealth to do good rather than the self-serving actions we hear about every day.
I will definitely be tuning in to The State of the Swamp on Tuesday.
The Board of Peace actually appears to be a “personal” project/cash grab/for DJT. He’s Chair for life? Where is the $1B membership being deposited? We are paying for his pet projects. As an Economist, I’m uncertain we actually know how much of our money has been diverted from Congressional determination (they run the USA pocketbook) to DJT’s pet projects of Venezuela, giving earth minerals to UAE, sending troops to Iran, killing boaters on the Atlantic, giving money to other countries, tearing down the East Wing…without any prior notice or authorization. He’s a deranged whirling dervish. Our budget is f*d for more generations than I can calculate. Not to mention his damage to our air and water. He has no concept of limited resources and his concepts of reality shrink more with each passing day. I’ve lived a life of calmness, by design. Not because bad things haven’t happened. He has a life of zero impulse control. Everyone in NYC, I dare say NY State is aware. Go to Staten Island. A haven of self-employed contractors. There are so many with genuine stories of personal theft of contractors. I’ve worked in the high rise industry. There are numerous respected Association organizations that train building and property managers, post graduate. That lobby for protections for high rise. That work with FD & PD’s to provide the safest evacuation and rescue plans. DJT & company have never belonged to any of them or collaborated with any reputable companies. He’s never served on Boards of Directors of Associations or Non-Profits, but his own. He doesn’t know what he is doing. Now he’s dumping the East Wing on a golf course—hazardous waste and revered artifacts included. It’s unbelievable to me, how frightened everyone is of him. Continually adulating his four year old ego. Congress must stop this by any legal means necessary. It doesn’t mean he’ll obey, but at least it’s proof of high crimes and misdemeanors. He’d be buried in the sand with jelly on his toupee if he did this in numerous countries.
Great comments, Linda Reads like an indictment. Not that an indictment wold do any good. He's made of teflon. There is no red line for him to cross. The only way to stop him is to convince his enablers to no longer support him. His enablers, of course, are his misquided MAGA supporters, who are more like cultists than supporters. But, if we can just convince enough of the people who voted for him in 2024 to recognize him for the rampant racist he is, then perhaps we can negate his power. That's why the midterms are so important. If he defeats us again, we may well become the rogue country he wants us to be.
Great stuff Olivia. I love how your flyer reads like a Coachella lineup. So who’s bringing the surprise performance of AOC? Lol. 😆 great stuff sounds like a wonderful event. super excited.
Trump comes off as creepy old man stopping meetings to say how beautiful women are??? That sounds cringe. I can just see your face dropping like he really just said that???
The fake Ice calls that’s scary and alarming that people would be so fucked up casually. just trying to have innocent people deported. They act robotic.
And Lutnik he just comes off as corrupt. That sounds like a corrupt move. Thanks Enjoy your weekend.
Kunal Nayyar is living life right. I've done things like that, but probably not on the same scale. I was a single mom in the late 80s and 90s, and know what it's like to struggle. Now that I'm financially stable, it's my turn to help. If you've never paid for someone's groceries who didn't have enough money to cover, you have no idea how much it feeds your soul.
Thanks Olivia. Such a valuable insight into the shitfuckery going on in these awfully troubled times. Just one comment - this sentence doesn’t make sense “None of America’s major European democracies joined.”
The scariest thing about this post is that the scariest thing isn't Trump: it's the billionaires' land grab in the service of AI. We need to hear more, and more often, about this.
Thank you Olivia for your posts. I subscribe because I feel so helpless at times and you give me the hope I need to continue. My way of coping and helping is donating to substacks like yours and causes I feel strongly about. I also have GoFundMe money I try to set aside to donate. I want to be more involved. The way the world is headed frightens me, but the people who stand up for the right to live, like you, help me to continue on and just do what's right. Thank you again for your voice.
Another terrific article, Olivia. Its the unreported stories that you write about that more fully reveal the horrors of the Trump regime. Real patriots take stands and report what you, and many others, are doing. Thank you. Have a good weekend.
In a world of Donald Trump and his Administration, be a Kunal Nayyar. I look forward to your Saturday posts Olivia. They confirm what I already know, but the context you provide is the clarity we desperately need.
I’m so glad to see you include the story on Kunal Nayyar. I wish more people would use their wealth to do good rather than the self-serving actions we hear about every day.
I will definitely be tuning in to The State of the Swamp on Tuesday.
This is so horrible . Makes me sick to listen to these facts. We need to do all we can to oppose this! Fu***** Abolish ICE !!!
The Board of Peace actually appears to be a “personal” project/cash grab/for DJT. He’s Chair for life? Where is the $1B membership being deposited? We are paying for his pet projects. As an Economist, I’m uncertain we actually know how much of our money has been diverted from Congressional determination (they run the USA pocketbook) to DJT’s pet projects of Venezuela, giving earth minerals to UAE, sending troops to Iran, killing boaters on the Atlantic, giving money to other countries, tearing down the East Wing…without any prior notice or authorization. He’s a deranged whirling dervish. Our budget is f*d for more generations than I can calculate. Not to mention his damage to our air and water. He has no concept of limited resources and his concepts of reality shrink more with each passing day. I’ve lived a life of calmness, by design. Not because bad things haven’t happened. He has a life of zero impulse control. Everyone in NYC, I dare say NY State is aware. Go to Staten Island. A haven of self-employed contractors. There are so many with genuine stories of personal theft of contractors. I’ve worked in the high rise industry. There are numerous respected Association organizations that train building and property managers, post graduate. That lobby for protections for high rise. That work with FD & PD’s to provide the safest evacuation and rescue plans. DJT & company have never belonged to any of them or collaborated with any reputable companies. He’s never served on Boards of Directors of Associations or Non-Profits, but his own. He doesn’t know what he is doing. Now he’s dumping the East Wing on a golf course—hazardous waste and revered artifacts included. It’s unbelievable to me, how frightened everyone is of him. Continually adulating his four year old ego. Congress must stop this by any legal means necessary. It doesn’t mean he’ll obey, but at least it’s proof of high crimes and misdemeanors. He’d be buried in the sand with jelly on his toupee if he did this in numerous countries.
Great comments, Linda Reads like an indictment. Not that an indictment wold do any good. He's made of teflon. There is no red line for him to cross. The only way to stop him is to convince his enablers to no longer support him. His enablers, of course, are his misquided MAGA supporters, who are more like cultists than supporters. But, if we can just convince enough of the people who voted for him in 2024 to recognize him for the rampant racist he is, then perhaps we can negate his power. That's why the midterms are so important. If he defeats us again, we may well become the rogue country he wants us to be.
Great stuff Olivia. I love how your flyer reads like a Coachella lineup. So who’s bringing the surprise performance of AOC? Lol. 😆 great stuff sounds like a wonderful event. super excited.
Trump comes off as creepy old man stopping meetings to say how beautiful women are??? That sounds cringe. I can just see your face dropping like he really just said that???
The fake Ice calls that’s scary and alarming that people would be so fucked up casually. just trying to have innocent people deported. They act robotic.
And Lutnik he just comes off as corrupt. That sounds like a corrupt move. Thanks Enjoy your weekend.
I wish Democrats in the House and Senate would attend the State of the Swamp SOTU rather than the real thing.
Every one of them should shout "YOU LIE!" and walk out in unison.
He’d have them indicted
Looking forward to Tuesday!
Kuna Nayyar. Now that's a good-hearted man! ❤️
Kunal Nayyar is living life right. I've done things like that, but probably not on the same scale. I was a single mom in the late 80s and 90s, and know what it's like to struggle. Now that I'm financially stable, it's my turn to help. If you've never paid for someone's groceries who didn't have enough money to cover, you have no idea how much it feeds your soul.
I listened (on YouTube) to the conversation between the Nashville comedian and the kindergarten teacher who called in. It was awful. 😞
In a world of Karoline Leavitt be an Olivia Troye. Thank you for your work.
Olivia is one of a kind — the best kind❣️
Thanks Olivia. Such a valuable insight into the shitfuckery going on in these awfully troubled times. Just one comment - this sentence doesn’t make sense “None of America’s major European democracies joined.”
I was trying to say no democracy allies of America joined. I just clarified it so it’s not muddled. Thank you.
“None of [the] major European democracies [has] joined.” [the Bored of Piss]
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#FixedIt
The scariest thing about this post is that the scariest thing isn't Trump: it's the billionaires' land grab in the service of AI. We need to hear more, and more often, about this.
Thank you Olivia for your posts. I subscribe because I feel so helpless at times and you give me the hope I need to continue. My way of coping and helping is donating to substacks like yours and causes I feel strongly about. I also have GoFundMe money I try to set aside to donate. I want to be more involved. The way the world is headed frightens me, but the people who stand up for the right to live, like you, help me to continue on and just do what's right. Thank you again for your voice.
Thank you, dear.
So appreciate you and your work.
Looking forward to Tuesday's Swamp event!
xx
That kindergarten teacher is our American Stasi, ratting out innocent people.
Another terrific article, Olivia. Its the unreported stories that you write about that more fully reveal the horrors of the Trump regime. Real patriots take stands and report what you, and many others, are doing. Thank you. Have a good weekend.