How to fight the new administration, using the playbook from the NY AG's office. Next: how Trump co-opts the people designated to police him, and how to resist it.
Democrats need to start hammering him on every little thing he backtracks on, fails at or otherwise screws up. Also hit republicans for being stupid enough for supporting his hairbrained ideas. We have got to stop coming to this massacre unarmed thinking everything will just be hunky-dorey. It won’t be! It won’t ever be if we don’t get our heads out of the mud.
Take action! Don’t believe for one minute that our efforts are wasted. They are not! Our Get-Out-The-Vote efforts helped quite a few Democrats get elected, from the state level on up to the U.S. Senate. We did that!
We must contact our senators now – even solid Democrats - and stress the urgency of resisting Trump’s clown car of nominees. Incredibly, some elected Democratic officials are starting to cave. (Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Senator Fetterman of PA, for example.) Our Senators won’t know how much our democracy means to their constituents - unless we tell them.
Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing is Tuesday (tomorrow!) morning, and Russell Vought’s is Wednesday afternoon.
Most of Trump’s nominees have no experience running a large agency; they couldn’t run the local Dairy Queen.
Hegseth would be dangerous as a Secretary of Defense. The other nominees are no better.
In contrast, Russell Vought knows his way around Washington - he previously directed the Office of Management and Budget. If Trump puts him in this role again, he will dismantle federal programs and implement Project 2025. His confirmation would supercharge MAGA authoritarianism. Vought is extremely dangerous.
Google your senators’ names to find their official page and how to contact them by msg or phone.
Another action – Urge your senators to protect voting rights. The U.S. does not experience widespread voter fraud, and states already have multiple effective systems to ensure voter eligibility. The SAVE Act would make it harder to register to vote. We must stop the SAVE act Here’s a handy pre-written letter:
Don’t succumb to what historian Timothy Snyder warns of – letting your worry lead to paralysis.
I concur wholeheartedly. There is a loud voice here for sure. The search for a leader and his/her platform must be at the forefront of our thoughts. The 2026 midterms is where we have the best chance to see a reformed party move into its agenda. https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/reform-the-democratic-party?r=3m1bs
There should be no Trump 2.0... What if this is real? (launched 2 days ago, alleged former X employee talks about how AI is used to interfere with elections worldwide)
I still can't believe that no one is objecting to his installment into the White House. It's horrifying to contemplate the upcoming chaos and corruption waiting. So depressing 😞
“The Pyramid of Power and the Coming Reckoning: A Psychological and Political Analysis of the Climate Crisis”
In the shadowed corridors of power, a quiet war rages—not one fought with armies, but with influence, obfuscation, and the controlled flow of capital. Oil and gas companies, and their bedfellows in finance—BlackRock, Vanguard, and their ilk—operate as the architects of inertia in the face of an accelerating climate crisis. Their strategy is as insidious as it is effective: buy the loyalty of political leaders, shape narratives through media control, and dismantle the democratic tools that might otherwise hold them accountable.
The Methodology of Control
From a psychological perspective, the mechanisms at play mirror a classic model of learned helplessness. By engineering systems of dependency—economic, political, and informational—these entities have conditioned the global population to accept a false binary: economic growth versus environmental sustainability. Politicians, rendered impotent or complicit by the lure of campaign funding and lucrative post-political appointments, become the unwitting (or willing) marionettes of a larger agenda.
BlackRock and Vanguard, with their unparalleled stakes in global industry, represent not just capital accumulation but the consolidation of power into a plutocratic elite. This elite, representing less than 1% of the population, wields its wealth not merely as a tool, but as a weapon. Climate change, for them, is not a crisis but an opportunity—a chance to privatize resources, displace populations, and profit from the chaos they have orchestrated.
Historical Parallels: Lessons from 1789
This dynamic, however, is not without precedent. History offers a chilling parallel in the French Revolution. When the masses—disenfranchised, impoverished, and ignored—reached a breaking point, their response was neither measured nor merciful. The guillotine became not only a tool of justice but a symbol of revolutionary fervor. Today, the psychological and economic pressures exerted by the 1% are creating a similarly volatile undercurrent.
The Anatomy of Revolt
The inevitable consequence of this systemic exploitation is revolt. As climate disasters grow more frequent and severe, the facade of control maintained by the elite will fracture. The masses, emboldened by a growing awareness of their exploitation, will target not only the institutions but the individuals responsible. CEOs and upper management of oil and gas companies, along with financiers who have profited from environmental degradation, will find themselves in the crosshairs.
This revolt will not be confined to symbolic protests or legal challenges. It will be visceral and direct, echoing the collective fury that toppled the ancien régime. The psychological tipping point—when hope is replaced by rage—will lead to an unprecedented challenge to the structures of power.
The Warning to the Elite
For the architects of this exploitation, there is still a path to redemption. Transparency, systemic reform, and the relinquishment of disproportionate power are not just moral imperatives but survival strategies. However, if these steps are not taken, the elites must prepare for a reckoning far beyond the reach of their gated communities and private security forces.
The psychology of revolution is clear: when the gap between the rulers and the ruled becomes insurmountable, the result is upheaval. The choice is theirs to make—but time is running out.
The people are awakening, and the guillotine of justice, whether literal or symbolic, waits in the wings.
Thank you for such a consise written plan. The Congressional Democrats must come up to par to slam back the 47-Git & his SNAFU administration anywhere & any way they can manage. Never let the 47-Git rest. And that international nazi must be confronted & pushed back hard. He's dangerous.
I'm probably too optimistic, but I would hope that a Republican going against dRumpf by doing what is right and helping their constituents would be difficult to primary. I'm looking forward to midterms.
Tristan, I agree wholeheartedly about publicly praising those politicians who are fighting FOR democracy. My Grandma had an expression for your theory, " The squeaky wheel gets the grease!". Any politician, regardless of party, who fights Trump's ideas should receive phone calls, emails, letters to the editors of newspapers, telegrams, pony express, whatever to know they have backup. And the possibility of running as an Independent rather than a GOP.
And now the yahoos are claiming there was no classified information included on the thread. Somehow war plans that were ultimately carried out were not classified 🤦♀️
What is most alarming and disheartening is that holding office is more important than fighting for the constituents and sacrificing that office if need be. That being elected is more important than doing the actual work of what people elected them for.
The military has a right to protect us! We must Scream constitutional crisis together! Do not let them cause chaos and confusion. Remember we FAR outnumber them! Sign and SHARE! Let’s show them how many there are of us ! We need to organize and start somewhere!
Democrats need to start hammering him on every little thing he backtracks on, fails at or otherwise screws up. Also hit republicans for being stupid enough for supporting his hairbrained ideas. We have got to stop coming to this massacre unarmed thinking everything will just be hunky-dorey. It won’t be! It won’t ever be if we don’t get our heads out of the mud.
Like $6.50 for a half dozen eggs!!!
Exactly. In one store in California we were up to $18 per dozen, if you could even find eggs.
Eggs are the new toilet paper.
Dang, I can get 18 for under 5 bucks.
Take action! Don’t believe for one minute that our efforts are wasted. They are not! Our Get-Out-The-Vote efforts helped quite a few Democrats get elected, from the state level on up to the U.S. Senate. We did that!
We must contact our senators now – even solid Democrats - and stress the urgency of resisting Trump’s clown car of nominees. Incredibly, some elected Democratic officials are starting to cave. (Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Senator Fetterman of PA, for example.) Our Senators won’t know how much our democracy means to their constituents - unless we tell them.
Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing is Tuesday (tomorrow!) morning, and Russell Vought’s is Wednesday afternoon.
Most of Trump’s nominees have no experience running a large agency; they couldn’t run the local Dairy Queen.
Hegseth would be dangerous as a Secretary of Defense. The other nominees are no better.
In contrast, Russell Vought knows his way around Washington - he previously directed the Office of Management and Budget. If Trump puts him in this role again, he will dismantle federal programs and implement Project 2025. His confirmation would supercharge MAGA authoritarianism. Vought is extremely dangerous.
Google your senators’ names to find their official page and how to contact them by msg or phone.
Another action – Urge your senators to protect voting rights. The U.S. does not experience widespread voter fraud, and states already have multiple effective systems to ensure voter eligibility. The SAVE Act would make it harder to register to vote. We must stop the SAVE act Here’s a handy pre-written letter:
Don’t succumb to what historian Timothy Snyder warns of – letting your worry lead to paralysis.
I have been calling/writing my representatives about ALL of these horrible nominees
I concur wholeheartedly. There is a loud voice here for sure. The search for a leader and his/her platform must be at the forefront of our thoughts. The 2026 midterms is where we have the best chance to see a reformed party move into its agenda. https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/reform-the-democratic-party?r=3m1bs
There should be no Trump 2.0... What if this is real? (launched 2 days ago, alleged former X employee talks about how AI is used to interfere with elections worldwide)
https://theconcernedbird.substack.com/p/elon-musks-and-xs-role-in-2024-election
Nothing surprises me anymore!😬
Joy, yes 💯🎯
Your writing gives me hope that we can indeed throw wrenches into the MAGA/Trump gears in many instances. Let's definitely do that.
I still can't believe that no one is objecting to his installment into the White House. It's horrifying to contemplate the upcoming chaos and corruption waiting. So depressing 😞
“The Pyramid of Power and the Coming Reckoning: A Psychological and Political Analysis of the Climate Crisis”
In the shadowed corridors of power, a quiet war rages—not one fought with armies, but with influence, obfuscation, and the controlled flow of capital. Oil and gas companies, and their bedfellows in finance—BlackRock, Vanguard, and their ilk—operate as the architects of inertia in the face of an accelerating climate crisis. Their strategy is as insidious as it is effective: buy the loyalty of political leaders, shape narratives through media control, and dismantle the democratic tools that might otherwise hold them accountable.
The Methodology of Control
From a psychological perspective, the mechanisms at play mirror a classic model of learned helplessness. By engineering systems of dependency—economic, political, and informational—these entities have conditioned the global population to accept a false binary: economic growth versus environmental sustainability. Politicians, rendered impotent or complicit by the lure of campaign funding and lucrative post-political appointments, become the unwitting (or willing) marionettes of a larger agenda.
BlackRock and Vanguard, with their unparalleled stakes in global industry, represent not just capital accumulation but the consolidation of power into a plutocratic elite. This elite, representing less than 1% of the population, wields its wealth not merely as a tool, but as a weapon. Climate change, for them, is not a crisis but an opportunity—a chance to privatize resources, displace populations, and profit from the chaos they have orchestrated.
Historical Parallels: Lessons from 1789
This dynamic, however, is not without precedent. History offers a chilling parallel in the French Revolution. When the masses—disenfranchised, impoverished, and ignored—reached a breaking point, their response was neither measured nor merciful. The guillotine became not only a tool of justice but a symbol of revolutionary fervor. Today, the psychological and economic pressures exerted by the 1% are creating a similarly volatile undercurrent.
The Anatomy of Revolt
The inevitable consequence of this systemic exploitation is revolt. As climate disasters grow more frequent and severe, the facade of control maintained by the elite will fracture. The masses, emboldened by a growing awareness of their exploitation, will target not only the institutions but the individuals responsible. CEOs and upper management of oil and gas companies, along with financiers who have profited from environmental degradation, will find themselves in the crosshairs.
This revolt will not be confined to symbolic protests or legal challenges. It will be visceral and direct, echoing the collective fury that toppled the ancien régime. The psychological tipping point—when hope is replaced by rage—will lead to an unprecedented challenge to the structures of power.
The Warning to the Elite
For the architects of this exploitation, there is still a path to redemption. Transparency, systemic reform, and the relinquishment of disproportionate power are not just moral imperatives but survival strategies. However, if these steps are not taken, the elites must prepare for a reckoning far beyond the reach of their gated communities and private security forces.
The psychology of revolution is clear: when the gap between the rulers and the ruled becomes insurmountable, the result is upheaval. The choice is theirs to make—but time is running out.
The people are awakening, and the guillotine of justice, whether literal or symbolic, waits in the wings.
GQ
Can't wait for the next French Revolution!👊👊
It’s coming. The next two years will be the phase where the 99% start organizing.
Thank you for such a consise written plan. The Congressional Democrats must come up to par to slam back the 47-Git & his SNAFU administration anywhere & any way they can manage. Never let the 47-Git rest. And that international nazi must be confronted & pushed back hard. He's dangerous.
I'm probably too optimistic, but I would hope that a Republican going against dRumpf by doing what is right and helping their constituents would be difficult to primary. I'm looking forward to midterms.
🤬🤬🤬
Tristan, I agree wholeheartedly about publicly praising those politicians who are fighting FOR democracy. My Grandma had an expression for your theory, " The squeaky wheel gets the grease!". Any politician, regardless of party, who fights Trump's ideas should receive phone calls, emails, letters to the editors of newspapers, telegrams, pony express, whatever to know they have backup. And the possibility of running as an Independent rather than a GOP.
Was Great to see you on the Stephanie Miller show Live this morning ☕ on FStv 💥💯👍
And now the yahoos are claiming there was no classified information included on the thread. Somehow war plans that were ultimately carried out were not classified 🤦♀️
What is most alarming and disheartening is that holding office is more important than fighting for the constituents and sacrificing that office if need be. That being elected is more important than doing the actual work of what people elected them for.
The military has a right to protect us! We must Scream constitutional crisis together! Do not let them cause chaos and confusion. Remember we FAR outnumber them! Sign and SHARE! Let’s show them how many there are of us ! We need to organize and start somewhere!
https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/constitutional-crisis
Watch out for his lapdog
https://thistleandmoss.com/p/marjorie-taylor-greene-lying-christian