The Trump Doctrine: Violence Is Us

Friday, January 09, 2026

David Corn: The military assault on Venezuela, the shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE agent, the launch of the White House's new revisionist website about January 6 -- these three events convey a powerful and unsettling message from Donald Trump and his crew: Violence is ours to use, at home and abroad, to get what we want.

Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 07:33 PM | 11 COMMENTS | permalink

The Trump doctrine: Violence is us

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-- Mother Jones (@motherjones.com) Jan 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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Connect the dots, people (video at link)

Senator Murphy: "As their agenda becomes more unpopular, they then become more dependent on trying to rig our democracy and rig the next election, bc nobody is gonna vote these guys back in ... You gotta connect the dots here. What they are trying to do is rationalize violence."

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#1 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2026-01-09 08:57 AM

Trump is working up to a civilian massacre, of United States citizens.

Dead pool as to the number killed? The number of kids?

#2 | Posted by Zed at 2026-01-09 09:28 AM

Trump is working up to a civilian massacre, of United States citizens.
Dead pool as to the number killed? The number of kids?
#2 | Posted by Zed

I fear you are right, and not just one massacre. Multiple massacres around the country. As many as it takes to silence protesters and eliminate the opposistion. And, yes, there will be kids and little old ladies among the body count.

#3 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2026-01-09 09:51 AM

You know what they say about fish rotting from the top? Well, Trump is the rotten top:

Video at link:

Ron Filipkowski
@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social

I think it is probably a bad idea to put clearly unhinged, angry psychopaths in federal law enforcement positions.

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#4 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2026-01-09 10:10 AM

Is Israel correct about "Targeted Assassinations" saving Innocent lives?

Just Askin'

Cuz' it sure seems like the case here.

If it's Acceptable behavior to "save lives" in Israel is it Acceptable Here?

Should someone take Trump and his entire Cabinet out to save lives?

I mean, Israel does it? We support them when they do it.

Should that Apply here?

I'm Confused, can someone explain why that wouldn't be Good?

#5 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-01-09 12:18 PM

www.youtube.com

Only difference is they'll be wearing masks.

#6 | Posted by jpw at 2026-01-09 01:26 PM

"The Amorality of Donald Trump

Now, his statement is simply scary ... and there's no other word I can think of, because so much of Donald Trump's life has pointed to him being a deeply immoral man.

Or, perhaps I should say, a deeply amoral man, which is someone who has no concern about whether their behavior is morally right or wrong as they care only about themselves.

An amoral person is a sociopath " defined by a disregard for others, a lack of empathy, a violation of societal norms, and deceitful, or impulsive behavior."

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#7 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-09 09:37 PM

"The Amorality of Donald Trump

Now, his statement is simply scary ... and there's no other word I can think of, because so much of Donald Trump's life has pointed to him being a deeply immoral man.

Or, perhaps I should say, a deeply amoral man, which is someone who has no concern about whether their behavior is morally right or wrong as they care only about themselves.

An amoral person is a sociopath " defined by a disregard for others, a lack of empathy, a violation of societal norms, and deceitful, or impulsive behavior."

www.youtube.com

#8 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-09 09:37 PM

They've painted themselves into a corner.

Again.

And cornered rats tend to bite.

Sadly. It's gonna have to get worse before it gets better.

Thanks for the FAFO America. I am learning so much about us.

#9 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-01-10 10:58 AM

And, yes, there will be kids and little old ladies among the body count.

#3 | POSTED BY GAL_TUESDAY

Hey! Don't forget about us little old men! I still have a body to throw at them. I'm down for some "good trouble". Civil Disobedience is in my DNA. I'm all ready to get down with the sickness! Let's go! What have I got to lose? Just my life. And I've already lived a good life. I put my life in the line once already. Id do it again. I just regret that I have only one life to give for my country.

Semper Fi

#10 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-01-10 11:07 AM

American fascism has been looking at American military power for decades, lusting for the dream of worldwide domination and intimidation. When the Republican Party morphed into MAGA, that opened the door to evil itself, in all its Jackbooted glory.

#11 | Posted by Hughmass at 2026-01-11 07:41 AM

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