This has to be the final straw, because who can bear to think how much farther it can go? Since congress is obviously not coming to the defence of the Constitution and our democracy, our only logical choice is to make their cushy jobs extremely uncomfortable and brought to an end. Are there laws prohibiting us from physically bringing our displeasure to their attention at home? If you’re going to sell out our democracy, you’re not going to do it on the people’s dime, thank you very much! Compromised. Arrogant. Without honor
Impossible to conscience the sqeebling congressional do nothings with the seriousness of the situation, the possibility of civilization destruction and quite possibly our own.
Congress, Do Something, step up, Lead thats what you were elected to do!
I am humbled to have access to such a kind, just and intelligent human being. Please continue your extremely important work during such a difficult time in our existence.
For days I have been ill with dread over Trump’s promise to annihilate the people of Iran. The last time I felt this kind of fear was in 1962 when we were sent home to pray over the threat of Russian missiles in Cuba. (Yes, I’m that old!)
After the “ceasefire announcement” last night, I was at first relieved, and almost immediately SO ANGRY at what I and the people of the world were put through.
I have had it! This is enough!
I’m calling Congress now and this time, no more Mrs. Nice Guy…
Thank you, Qasim, for your posts. They give such clarity and passionate advocacy for decency and human rights!
It is bad enough that the media is not condemning the attack on a synagogue but also not hearing any condemnation by Jewish people is so telling. Kind of like how we bombed Nigeria on Christmas.
Grateful as always, my friend. You speak with clarity and honesty, and you constantly bring to light news that the corporate media choose to ignore. We will not be silent.
As a veteran myself, I am appalled at Hegseth's words and behavior. One thing drilled into us in Basic Training, and again in NCO academy and annual trainings were the Geneva Convention principles. The ethics of the modern American military rests on those principles.
Hegseth has openly stated that he has no use for rules of combat. He seems to think war is some hybrid of the Crusades and Call of Duty. He was the worst possible pick for that position. His disdain for flag officers who have been in the military since he was a toddler is despicable.
Trump is, at best, an idiot with ego problems, but he could not have done this without Hegseth. Impeach him, too.
As a veteran, you have credibility that is valuable to help raise awareness. Please continue to use your voice. Too bad more folks don’t know about the story of General Smedley Butler. He was more concerned about people than his fame.
My capacity for rage in the absolute foul level of character that oozes out of Washington is massive. I find myself constantly apologizing to the world like I would if my mother had drunk sex in the middle of church. There has to be lessons and laws that can close loopholes being exploited and laws that are outright being broken by those that are supposed to protect them. How did we end up with such spineless and ethically vanished bags of meat in offices on both sides? This administration and those in office who allowed this by not following the constitution (as well as basic human decency) need to be prosecuted and banned from anything having to do with policy. I feel badly for their children and grandchildren who will have to bear the burden of the shame that is their family name.
It’s important to remember that if Trump is removed from office, JD Vance will be our president, which means Peter Thiel will be our president. I’m beginning to suspect that was the plan all along. There are no good options here.
I knew nothing until your post about the destruction of the synagogue in Iran due to a US and Israeli driven war. Columbia students calling for the end of genocide in Palestine is labeled anti- Semitic while this is not even reported. Disturbing and wrong on so many levels.
This madman must be impeached. Please people pressure the republican house members who are not running again to do the right thing and vote to impeach NOW! Follow up with the Senators!
The “ceasefire” lasted about 8 hours. The US/Israel bombed 100+ sites in Lebanon this morning as well as an Iranian oil refinery. The “ceasefire” is a ploy to calm the markets.
I am a firm believer in a much Higher Power. Trump is a very hateful and evil human
being who enjoys causing pain and unhappiness to other people. He is just one big lump of negativity and he will attract negativity and misery to himself ! NO, he will not succeed in wanting to wipe out the whole Iranian population. In fact, I see him nearing his life's path because he has done enough of harm, chaos, misery and destructions on this earthly plane and like everything on planet earth, " To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven......". Like ALL mortals in this mundane world how and when we leave this earth plane, the final call will come from the Supreme Being. For sure, he will not have a happy ending because he will reap whatever he has sown ! As of now, he IS a very sick individual, both mentally and physically, rotting/decaying from his inside out ! For all his money and power, he must be a very miserable guy at this moment.
Time to remove trump from office once and for all
This has to be the final straw, because who can bear to think how much farther it can go? Since congress is obviously not coming to the defence of the Constitution and our democracy, our only logical choice is to make their cushy jobs extremely uncomfortable and brought to an end. Are there laws prohibiting us from physically bringing our displeasure to their attention at home? If you’re going to sell out our democracy, you’re not going to do it on the people’s dime, thank you very much! Compromised. Arrogant. Without honor
Impossible to conscience the sqeebling congressional do nothings with the seriousness of the situation, the possibility of civilization destruction and quite possibly our own.
Congress, Do Something, step up, Lead thats what you were elected to do!
I am humbled to have access to such a kind, just and intelligent human being. Please continue your extremely important work during such a difficult time in our existence.
For days I have been ill with dread over Trump’s promise to annihilate the people of Iran. The last time I felt this kind of fear was in 1962 when we were sent home to pray over the threat of Russian missiles in Cuba. (Yes, I’m that old!)
After the “ceasefire announcement” last night, I was at first relieved, and almost immediately SO ANGRY at what I and the people of the world were put through.
I have had it! This is enough!
I’m calling Congress now and this time, no more Mrs. Nice Guy…
Thank you, Qasim, for your posts. They give such clarity and passionate advocacy for decency and human rights!
PS. I was in high school in 1962…
Why is Pakistan the broker of the deal?
It is bad enough that the media is not condemning the attack on a synagogue but also not hearing any condemnation by Jewish people is so telling. Kind of like how we bombed Nigeria on Christmas.
Yep. Mind numbing.
Thank you Qasim for your article. ☮️
Thank you, Julie. Appreciate you.
You’re welcome Qasim
Qasim. Thanks for your concise intelligent calm.
Thank you, Carole.
Grateful as always, my friend. You speak with clarity and honesty, and you constantly bring to light news that the corporate media choose to ignore. We will not be silent.
Grateful for your support, Bruce.
And I for yours. You give me strength.
As a veteran myself, I am appalled at Hegseth's words and behavior. One thing drilled into us in Basic Training, and again in NCO academy and annual trainings were the Geneva Convention principles. The ethics of the modern American military rests on those principles.
Hegseth has openly stated that he has no use for rules of combat. He seems to think war is some hybrid of the Crusades and Call of Duty. He was the worst possible pick for that position. His disdain for flag officers who have been in the military since he was a toddler is despicable.
Trump is, at best, an idiot with ego problems, but he could not have done this without Hegseth. Impeach him, too.
As a veteran, you have credibility that is valuable to help raise awareness. Please continue to use your voice. Too bad more folks don’t know about the story of General Smedley Butler. He was more concerned about people than his fame.
He has zero qualifications for this critical role except stroking Trump's ego.
My capacity for rage in the absolute foul level of character that oozes out of Washington is massive. I find myself constantly apologizing to the world like I would if my mother had drunk sex in the middle of church. There has to be lessons and laws that can close loopholes being exploited and laws that are outright being broken by those that are supposed to protect them. How did we end up with such spineless and ethically vanished bags of meat in offices on both sides? This administration and those in office who allowed this by not following the constitution (as well as basic human decency) need to be prosecuted and banned from anything having to do with policy. I feel badly for their children and grandchildren who will have to bear the burden of the shame that is their family name.
It’s important to remember that if Trump is removed from office, JD Vance will be our president, which means Peter Thiel will be our president. I’m beginning to suspect that was the plan all along. There are no good options here.
Which is why there's no magic potion to solve all our problems. We need comprehensive reform.
I knew nothing until your post about the destruction of the synagogue in Iran due to a US and Israeli driven war. Columbia students calling for the end of genocide in Palestine is labeled anti- Semitic while this is not even reported. Disturbing and wrong on so many levels.
That's exactly why I wanted to ensure I publicized it. Corporate media is hiding it.
This madman must be impeached. Please people pressure the republican house members who are not running again to do the right thing and vote to impeach NOW! Follow up with the Senators!
The “ceasefire” lasted about 8 hours. The US/Israel bombed 100+ sites in Lebanon this morning as well as an Iranian oil refinery. The “ceasefire” is a ploy to calm the markets.
The Strait of Hormuz is already blocked again
I am a firm believer in a much Higher Power. Trump is a very hateful and evil human
being who enjoys causing pain and unhappiness to other people. He is just one big lump of negativity and he will attract negativity and misery to himself ! NO, he will not succeed in wanting to wipe out the whole Iranian population. In fact, I see him nearing his life's path because he has done enough of harm, chaos, misery and destructions on this earthly plane and like everything on planet earth, " To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven......". Like ALL mortals in this mundane world how and when we leave this earth plane, the final call will come from the Supreme Being. For sure, he will not have a happy ending because he will reap whatever he has sown ! As of now, he IS a very sick individual, both mentally and physically, rotting/decaying from his inside out ! For all his money and power, he must be a very miserable guy at this moment.
Amen, Betty.