Bret Stephens opines in the New York Times:

Democracy may die in darkness. It may die in despotism. Under Trump, it’s just as liable to die in dumbness.

Let’s smartened up and defend our democracy.

Michael Patrick Lynch writes for Psychology Today:

Democracy depends on citizens being informed. People need accurate information about climate change, for example, in order to know how to survive its effects. They need to know which country invaded Ukraine in order to figure out which side to support and why. And they need to know what The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is really doing in order to know whether to be frightened by its actions.

That much is obvious. Democracy suffers whenever a government actively deceives its citizens or just prevents them from having access to accurate information.

Unfortunately the Orange Toad flooded the US with lies after lies.

I don’t own a Tesla. I am not in the market to look for a new car. If I were, I wouldn’t even consider Tesla. Fuck its CEO.

Trump goes after universities. He cuts federal funding on grants, contracts, and researches. Across universities, PhD students have been cut. He hates the highly educated and loves the “poorly educated.” Of course he loved the poorly educated because he fooled them to vote for him. The highly educated saw right through his lies, incompetencies, and stupidities. We understood the danger he posed to our democracy.

I am down with boycotting Target for 40 days starting today. Anything I need from Target I can get at Costco. Fuck Target!

In the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, JD Vance killed two birds with one stone. He berated President Zelenskyy and kissed Trump’s ass at the same time. Trump was so flattered that he just played along with his VP. Vance showed the entire world that he had a seat at the table, a real power, and a fucking presidential puppet to back him up. Trump was talking a lot of bullshit, but his VP had a viciousness in his tone. Now that’s an authoritarian in the making and a danger to our democracy.

I am feeling sick and ashamed watching two fucking American assholes berating a man who is defending his country. America is trying to make a fucking deal with a country that is fighting for its democracy. America cares more about money than democracy. I am so sorry, President Zelenskyy and Ukrainians. The orangutan and his fucking flying monkey do not represent America. They are a damn shame to America. We stand with Ukraine.

Let’s keep it real. The Republican Party is gone. Trump has captured and seized every GOP leaders. They no longer work for the American people. They work for Trump. Even the Supreme Court is on Trump’s side. The conservative Justices will go along with him.

The Democratic Party is so weak right now. They can’t do much. We need to get them back in Congress to balance out the power. I hope there is still a chance to restore our democracy. Nothing will matter if we lose our democracy.

Trump is expanding his power. He is already stepping over Congress. He is hinting at a third term. He already refers to himself as a king. He needs to be stopped.

After the election, I wanted to remove myself from politics, but I just can’t sit back and watch our democracy dying in front of my eyes. I don’t have any power. All I have is a voice on this blog. This is the place where I can speak my mind.

The Ukraine wounded soldiers are returning to fight for their country. They put their lives on the line again to fight for democracy and freedom. Meanwhile, the US voted to demolish our democracy and to be controlled by an authoritarian. How fucking moronic is that?

Hơn 50 năm trước, người Việt bỏ nước ra đi tìm tự do. Họ mạo hiểm cả tính mạng để rời bỏ cộng sản. Thế mà phần nhiều lại ủng hộ kẻ độc tài vào năm 2024. Không biết là mê muội hay ngu muội. Hay cả hai.

Mấy ngày qua tôi định hỏi thăm những người bạn làm cho chính phủ coi họ có còn công việc hay không. Nhưng nghĩ lại, họ đã bầu cho kẻ độc tài thì ráng chịu. Hy vọng sau lần này, họ sẽ sáng suốt hơn.

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