Wednesday, February 05, 2025

Focus on the Coup

Anand Giridharadas: But what Musk and Co. are up to is the unraveling of the constitutional order itself -- the system that makes all these other choices possible. It is of supreme importance, and you need to keep your eye on that ball. More importantly, the media that serves you do

Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 05:32 PM | 42 COMMENTS | permalink

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Murphy: "We need to act like a real opposition party in the middle of a constitutional and democracy crisis. That means we should not be moving forward nominees or legislation in the Senate. Ds should not be giving votes to nominee or legislation in the Senate until Rs get serious about this crisis"

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-- Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) February 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM

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FTA:

Much of our traditional media is failing us, more worried about sobriety and balance than identifying vast threats that require a little bit of dot connecting to name and frame. It is fulfilling Bannon's prophecy, overwhelmed by too many things to tell us what matters most.

It is not presenting what Musk is doing for what it is: a coup. Rather, it is describing it in procedural terms and then leaving it to critics to denounce. This is the old model of reporting: stating what one party says or does and then giving the other party a chance to respond. But a coup is an actual thing with an actual meaning. Our news outlets have no problem naming this thing when it happens in a country far away. We need to grow comfortable describing it here. It is happening here. It is now.

#1 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2025-02-05 09:06 AM

It's a shock and awe coup strategy to put the Oligarchs in charge... starting with Herr Musk.

Thanks for posting this, Gal.

#2 | Posted by Corky at 2025-02-05 11:16 AM

Yes, it's really a coup:

Is It Really a Coup?

"The replacement of our constitutional system of government with the whims of an unelected private citizen is a coup. The U.S. president has no authority to cut programs created and funded by Congress, and a private citizen tapped by a president has even less standing to try anything so radical."

joycevance.substack.com

#3 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2025-02-05 11:19 AM

BREAKING: Trump gets BAD NEWS over FBI firings

www.youtube.com

The two Judges overseeing the lawsuits filed by FBI Agents over their Firings without cause (for doing the jobs they were assigned to do) are seen as very fair by the Agents.

#4 | Posted by Corky at 2025-02-05 12:49 PM

There's nothing anybody can do now to stop this thing, so mix me a drink of grain alcohol and rainwater. Help yourself to anything you want.

#5 | Posted by bootyhunter at 2025-02-05 06:13 PM

Those Judges can at least make 'Kegger' Roberts come out of hiding and either continue to support the Coup or prove he isn't a Traitor, but a Patriot... and will not allow firings without cause for Gov employees who were only performing their jobs.

Or for the Executive to issue EOs that infringe on Congress and Court Constitutional territories.

I for one doubt he has it in him.

#6 | Posted by Corky at 2025-02-05 06:35 PM

Honestly this is bad. VERY bad. We're watching the promise of the United States die. It's depressing as hell.

Even humor's edge cuts too deep.

"Multiple intelligence agencies confirmed that the militant Islamist organization, al-Qaeda, and its numerous affiliates intend to carry out a massive, coordinated plan to stand aside and watch America's increasingly rapid decline, with terrorist operatives across the globe reportedly mobilizing to take it easy, relax, and savor the spectacle as it unfolds."
theonion.com

#7 | Posted by YAV at 2025-02-05 06:58 PM

I think you guys are in the process of finding out when you control everything and I mean everything. You can pretty much so do whatever the ---- you want.

#8 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2025-02-05 07:24 PM

Like, destroy the federal government.

I do wonder why that brings you so much contentment.

Why do you hate America?

#9 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-02-05 07:26 PM

I think you guys are in the process of finding out when you control everything and I mean everything. You can pretty much so do whatever the ---- you want.

#8 | Posted by Bluewaffles

We already know ------.

See Nazi Germany...

And you're somehow proud of that heritage.

#10 | Posted by billy_boy at 2025-02-05 07:29 PM

He's still too overwhelmed by his trolling to have any foresight into what Trump is doing to this nation.

#11 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-02-05 07:30 PM

He's still too overwhelmed by his trolling to have any foresight into what Trump is doing to this nation.

#11 | Posted by ClownShack

Nonsense! He and his family won't be going to the gas chambers...

/S

#12 | Posted by billy_boy at 2025-02-05 07:34 PM

Actually Billy, I'm of British and Irish Ancestry with a pinch of Indian curry.

Clown, I'm fully aware of what Trump is doing and it's draining the swamp and starting over. It needed to happen.

I'll leave you with this though, in 2022 when I warned you all that going after him by raiding his home as you all gloated and gleed with delight, I warned you there would be consequences. What you're watching unfold are those consequences, and I'm sitting back with my bowl of popcorn simply enjoying the show.

#13 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2025-02-05 07:36 PM

"Actually Billy, I'm of British and Irish Ancestry with a pinch of Indian curry."

#13 | Posted by Bluewaffles

Still doesn't get it...that's OK.

Gonna be hilarious when you do.

LOL

#14 | Posted by billy_boy at 2025-02-05 07:41 PM

There's nothing I need "to get." He'll serve his 4 years, dramatically alter the bureaucratic state and then someone else will get elected.

#15 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2025-02-05 07:43 PM

- when you control everything and I mean everything.

Illegally... he's usurping Congressional authorities using illegal EOs.

And of course Trump Cultists again crap all over the Constitution by not caring about the legality at all.

Fortunately, Fed Judges are putting holds on some of this grift.

#16 | Posted by Corky at 2025-02-05 08:33 PM

Clown, I'm fully aware of what Trump is doing and it's draining the swamp and starting over. It needed to happen.
#13 | POSTED BY BLUEWAFFLES

You haven't a clue what that means.

You're a desperate fool how latched onto a slogan like it's a beacon of hope. Like Trump destroying the federal government will somehow improve your miserable life.

It won't.

But hey. At least you have popcorn.

Better stock up on popcorn while you can still afford it.

#17 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-02-05 09:46 PM

I always think it's funny that you, truth, and legally always deflect by saying someone's life is miserable. I am simply a person who enjoys discussing politics. You know literally nothing about me, and I very much so enjoy my life thanks. I'm sorry if you guys don't?

#18 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2025-02-05 09:53 PM

Can't explain what "Draining the swamp" entails?

Didn't think so.

#19 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-02-05 09:59 PM

You MAGAts have a strange way of displaying your enjoyment.

www.thedailybeast.com

#20 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-02-05 10:00 PM

You should be happy to know that while "draining the swamp" Trump will also be eliminating the "deep state".

You know. Those nebulous slogans that got you real excited.

Trump and Musk are gonna fix the government you hate so much.

Your children, assuming you have any, will get to exploit what life was like growing up in 1960s USSR.

#21 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-02-05 10:02 PM

will get to experience what life was like growing up in 1960s USSR.**

#22 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-02-05 10:02 PM

Draining the swamp = getting rid of unchecked bureaucrats who have greater power and influence in forcing policy on Americans than elected members of congress (specifically create rules as opposed to having congress pass bills). Great examples and abusters of this include: The EPA, DOL (in certain regards), NIH, DOE.

#23 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2025-02-05 10:06 PM

So what are Republicans Clown? Nazis or Communists because it can't be both.

#24 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2025-02-05 10:07 PM

Focusing on Coup2 is important, as it is far reaching, even into the Church, where Trumpers in Congress have decided to stomp all over the Wall between Church and State with House Resolution 59... which tells the Church what is and what is not Church Doctrine:

"H.Res.59 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the sermon given by the Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde at the National Prayer Service on January 21st, 2025, at the National Cathedral was a display of political activism and condemning its distorted message.".

www.youtube.com

You know, her distorted message about about caring for other people than yourself.

#25 | Posted by Corky at 2025-02-05 10:11 PM

Not to worry, BWhiffles... Herr Musk is and his Oligarch buddies are replacing the 'deep state' with their own people.

So, billionaires and mult-millionaires like yourself don't have to worry about peons trying to tax you anymore.

/s

#26 | Posted by Corky at 2025-02-05 10:17 PM

Draining the swamp = getting rid of unchecked bureaucrats who have greater power and influence in forcing policy on Americans than elected members of congress (specifically create rules as opposed to having congress pass bills). Great examples and abusters of this include: The EPA, DOL (in certain regards), NIH, DOE.
#23 | POSTED BY BLUEWAFFLES

Are you kidding me? America is currently being run by Elon Musk.

Based on your definition, he is the swamp.

They just created DOGE for him.

How unaware are you?

#27 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-02-05 11:34 PM

Re: #25 Corky

It isn't really "Coup2", the coup has been ongoing since Jan 6, 2021. The farcical Supreme Court partisan hacks certainly played their roles

#28 | Posted by hamburglar at 2025-02-05 11:51 PM

The country is being run by Trump, Clown. We're just letting Elon use the dynamite.

#29 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2025-02-06 08:49 AM

The country is being run by Trump, Clown. We're just letting Elon use the dynamite.

Finally. I agree with BW. Trump is the one responsible for enabling, empowering, and (not) controlling Apartheid Clyde.
Trump is the one that needs to be held accountable.

#30 | Posted by YAV at 2025-02-06 12:25 PM

" #30 | POSTED BY YAV AT 2025-02-06 12:25 PM | FLAG: "

Bingo! Yav gets it.

I was at the bar last night with my brother and a couple of friends. He proclaimed that Trump is a genius. I gave him a look and he asked, "Who is the left super pissed at right now?"
Musk. I understood his point.

#31 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-02-06 02:42 PM

#31
Seriously pathetic echo chamber there.

#32 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-02-06 02:55 PM

" Seriously pathetic echo chamber there.

#32 | POSTED BY DOC_SARVIS AT 2025-02-06 02:55 PM | FLAG: "

Do you disagree with the point he made?

#33 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-02-06 03:17 PM

It wasn't a "point," it was a bark. I'm waiting for your "Negro friends are telling me" anecdote.

#34 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-02-06 03:30 PM

It was my brother and a couple of his friends. That's it. Why you are taking umbrage with it is beyond me.

#35 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-02-06 03:46 PM

#8 | Posted by Bluewaffles

And the fact you now only support, but celebrate, said scenario makes you truly deplorable, cultist.

Swallow it.

GIF from GIPHY

#36 | Posted by rstybeach11 at 2025-02-06 03:47 PM

The country is being run by Trump, Clown. We're just letting Elon use the dynamite.
#29 | POSTED BY BLUEWAFFLES

If that's what you need to tell yourself in order to feel better about being a hypocrite, then have at it.

Musk is doing everything you were complaining democrats did.

Face it. You're not too smart.

#37 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-02-06 03:55 PM

Draining the swamp = getting rid of unchecked bureaucrats who have greater power and influence in forcing policy on Americans than elected members of congress (specifically create rules as opposed to having congress pass bills).

Like, Musk?

Great examples and abusters of this include: The EPA, DOL (in certain regards), NIH, DOE.

Like, DOGE?

Face it, Blue.

You're a sucker and the Republican Party owns you.

#38 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-02-06 03:57 PM

Elon Musk is what the right thought George Soros was.

#39 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-02-06 04:08 PM

Focus? Good luck with that. ;)

#40 | Posted by sentinel at 2025-02-06 04:38 PM

I think you guys are in the process of finding out when you control everything and I mean everything. You can pretty much so do whatever the ---- you want.

#8 | Posted by Bluewaffles

And you're about to find out that this isn't good for you, even though you're dumb enough to think a white house full of billionaires is on your side.

#41 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-02-06 04:55 PM

You guys at parties ... ibb.co

#42 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2025-02-06 10:00 PM

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