ASK UKRAINE, FIGHTING FEARLESSLY TODAY TO ESCAPE THE DEATH GRIP OF ONE.
“Today, for the second time in two days, Donald J. Trump hinted that Americans want a dictator. He said: ‘The line is that I’m a dictator, but I stop crime. So a lot of people say, “If that’s the case, I’d rather have a dictator.”’”
I’ve walked streets in Romania still scarred with bullet holes from their fight against tyranny. I’ve stood on church steps in Timișoara where a priest and dozens of children were gunned down for defying a regime.
I’ve watched a Ukrainian software team scatter back to their hometowns when Russia attacked Kharkiv — disappearing mid-call as power and communications collapsed.
I’ve heard a Chinese colleague, under the one-child policy, quietly admit what would happen if he had two: “Very bad.”
History isn’t distant. Watch 60 Minutes on Argentina and the tens of thousands “disappeared” — women, children, anyone who dared resist.
Meanwhile, FOX screams about crime in our cities but stays silent about the real rot: addiction, battered women, unaffordable education, homes, and healthcare — the everyday suffering in red Trump towns.
The King and his regime grow rich without fear of law. The people suffer. Those who resist are crushed.
Declare your independence. Before it’s too late.
Tyranny doesn’t arrive slowly.
It happens overnight.
Humor - i’ll leave that for Andy. Princeton University.
Supporting Abigail Spanberger for Governor of Virginia is an excellent recommendation Andy!
Abigail was the Congressperson in my district for 6 years and she's highly respected, qualified, caring and intelligent plus has a very strong record for constituent services!
And here's an insider's tip: Every time her opponent unfairly criticizes Abigail relative to Virginia's business climate and state of affairs, she's actually criticizing herself (as incumbent Lt. Governor) and Virginia Governor Youngkin -- a Republican with eyes on the WH in 2028.
And don't forget Mikie Sherrill, running for Governor of New Jersey! https://www.mikiesherrill.com/ Democrat Phil Murphy unexpectedly won a squeaker for his second term, and Republicans have been picking up registered voters in NJ, sad to say. Sherrill's opponent, Jack Ciattiarelli, the GOP nominee, has been busy cozying up to Trump.
Ciatriarelli is full on Trump. His slogan is make New Jersey great again and it looks likes he’s having fundraisers at trumps bedminster golf course. Hopefully new Jerseyans are paying attention…
That's great Suzanne! You can add that (1) Abigail has assisted thousands of her constituents in getting things done by government agencies -- regardless of party and (2) Abigail was considered one of the most bipartisan members in Congress as she focused on benefits to all Americans.
Leave it to a writer to give succinct, specific instructions. Thanks. Also, wondering if you can use your media capital to get some outlets to begin to highlight particularly obsequious Republicans in Congress. FAR TOO MUCH hand-ringing coverage of DJT. Yeah, we know how HE is. Shame is a powerful motivator. This is why I love seeing those combative town halls; watching a jerk trying to justify his abdication of duty to the Constitution. I want to see a kind of Profiles in Cowardice. Anyway, that's just little ol' lady me.
Robert Today’s Edition yesterday mentioned Grassley whining about some of his farm products being priced too high because of tariffs. Hello Grassley, you have the power to stop this you and your fellow senators, and you didn’t so don’t come whining to the rest of us now. Even now you could stop it. But no you did not take up your responsibility and you have handed over power to those who would hurt your own constituents. So he’s an egregious one.
Absolutely - but what he and other Repugs want is carve-outs for their specific issues - and alas they may well get them, as long as they toe the orange maggot's line.
JL——-Absolutely! Just ask Lisa Alaskaski. She kissed and sucked the Big Fat Pig’s Orange ass, and got what she wanted for her state. The other 49 states be dammed.
Grassley should heed the recent election results. If he doesn't die first (looks like he was first elected to anything the year after I was born and I ain't young), Iowans could turn.
Nah. Those farmers are in love with Grassley. Supposedly because he is a farmer and understands their needs. Evidently a Democrat who is actually a farmer, would not understand. Grassley has not been on a tractor for years. He just takes the subsidies he put in place and laughs at the rubes who continue to vote for him.
Grassley complains to Donny Convict about the tariffs and how his farming communities are affected. If those farmers are smart, they’ll guide Chuck to the nearest pasture to live out his final days.
I‘m so glad I discovered Andy years ago too. If there is a scrap of pliable, viable brain and resilience left in me, I have to thank Andy for that…I look forward to his humour and insight daily!
Thank you so much for this. I will definitely share. I got somewhere between 20 to 30 requests a day for donations from all over the country! I figured out pretty quickly that most of them are scams claiming things like 400% mtch.
The political spam on my husband's phone got so bad last fall that he changed his phone number! It was endless texts, most of which sounded pretty spammy.
You are constructive . . . and caring . . . and always hilarious. You help many of us keep passing the open windows (thank you, John Irving, for one of my favorite lines).
You’re always constructive, Andy. You lift our spirits and teach us, you express our wishes and angst with your satire, and today, you give practical, sane advice in a time of chaos and opportunism (rich Nigerian princes have gone into politics, I think). Thank you!
Don't be so modest-you are extremely constructive! Loved your interview with the "Strongmen" writer-truly fantastic points discussed. I agree with the "coffee-spitters" regarding the jolt of spontaneous giggling and am so grateful. Your suggestions are helpful-and Andy-you are NEEDED and appreciated. Not just now and then. Thank you.
All very good, thank you, except for one point. It’s good to support Dems running everywhere, including in unwinnable races where they are building infrastructure for the longer term. Groups like Blue Missouri, Blue Ohio, Blue Tennessee are doing that work. It took ten years of voter registration drives and losing candidates to turn Georgia into a purple state. Then Georgians elected two Dem senators and helped put Biden in the White House.
Yes-we are trying in Missouri. And I am in frequent communication with Eric Schmidt’s offer trying to get him to see how his policies are hurting his own red supporters as well as all Missourians. It’s an uphill battle for sure; only a few blue dots (StL, KC & Columbia) in a sea of red…
And in Missouri, work to turn the Republican legislature around. Time and again they have ignored the will of the people by overturning the laws Missourians passed via initiative petition. There is currently a group—Respect MO Voters— that is trying to collect enough signatures to put an amendment on the ballot to prevent the legislature from doing this in the future. Join them and give them a hand. I am working with them and they are a good group full of enthusiastic folk.
Give to Roy Cooper running for Senate in North Carolina. He was governor for 2 terms, is very popular and has a good chance to win. Trump picked his opponent. Since NC is a Purple state, it's really important to support Roy Cooper. Please! He can win, but this may be the most expensive senate race ever.
ASK THE AVERAGE RUSSIAN IF THEY WANT A DICTATOR.
ASK THE 15 REGIONS THAT BROKE FREE IN 1991.
ASK UKRAINE, FIGHTING FEARLESSLY TODAY TO ESCAPE THE DEATH GRIP OF ONE.
“Today, for the second time in two days, Donald J. Trump hinted that Americans want a dictator. He said: ‘The line is that I’m a dictator, but I stop crime. So a lot of people say, “If that’s the case, I’d rather have a dictator.”’”
I’ve walked streets in Romania still scarred with bullet holes from their fight against tyranny. I’ve stood on church steps in Timișoara where a priest and dozens of children were gunned down for defying a regime.
I’ve watched a Ukrainian software team scatter back to their hometowns when Russia attacked Kharkiv — disappearing mid-call as power and communications collapsed.
I’ve heard a Chinese colleague, under the one-child policy, quietly admit what would happen if he had two: “Very bad.”
History isn’t distant. Watch 60 Minutes on Argentina and the tens of thousands “disappeared” — women, children, anyone who dared resist.
Meanwhile, FOX screams about crime in our cities but stays silent about the real rot: addiction, battered women, unaffordable education, homes, and healthcare — the everyday suffering in red Trump towns.
The King and his regime grow rich without fear of law. The people suffer. Those who resist are crushed.
Declare your independence. Before it’s too late.
Tyranny doesn’t arrive slowly.
It happens overnight.
Humor - i’ll leave that for Andy. Princeton University.
John - may I share this widely? To protect your privacy I won’t identify you as its author.
Sure. I have a slightly less tight version under heather if you like to see, but sure.
Absolutely Andy.
thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences, John . . . you are absolutely correct about tyranny.
Thank you, John (NJ-VT). Excellently said. If you don't mind, I'm going to share this post.
Thank you for your post. We need it to get to more people who are completely uninformed
Yes, we have to circulate it Beyond the Borowitz!
Your information & insight: spot on 🎯
Brilliant.
😭. Hear hear!
Supporting Abigail Spanberger for Governor of Virginia is an excellent recommendation Andy!
Abigail was the Congressperson in my district for 6 years and she's highly respected, qualified, caring and intelligent plus has a very strong record for constituent services!
And here's an insider's tip: Every time her opponent unfairly criticizes Abigail relative to Virginia's business climate and state of affairs, she's actually criticizing herself (as incumbent Lt. Governor) and Virginia Governor Youngkin -- a Republican with eyes on the WH in 2028.
And don't forget Mikie Sherrill, running for Governor of New Jersey! https://www.mikiesherrill.com/ Democrat Phil Murphy unexpectedly won a squeaker for his second term, and Republicans have been picking up registered voters in NJ, sad to say. Sherrill's opponent, Jack Ciattiarelli, the GOP nominee, has been busy cozying up to Trump.
Ciatriarelli is full on Trump. His slogan is make New Jersey great again and it looks likes he’s having fundraisers at trumps bedminster golf course. Hopefully new Jerseyans are paying attention…
And, everyone needs to get out and vote!
I have a sister and brother-in-law living in Va.Bch
I will pass this on. Both are very unhappy Republicans.
That's great Suzanne! You can add that (1) Abigail has assisted thousands of her constituents in getting things done by government agencies -- regardless of party and (2) Abigail was considered one of the most bipartisan members in Congress as she focused on benefits to all Americans.
Leave it to a writer to give succinct, specific instructions. Thanks. Also, wondering if you can use your media capital to get some outlets to begin to highlight particularly obsequious Republicans in Congress. FAR TOO MUCH hand-ringing coverage of DJT. Yeah, we know how HE is. Shame is a powerful motivator. This is why I love seeing those combative town halls; watching a jerk trying to justify his abdication of duty to the Constitution. I want to see a kind of Profiles in Cowardice. Anyway, that's just little ol' lady me.
Keep it up. I'm so glad I subscribed to this!
Robert Today’s Edition yesterday mentioned Grassley whining about some of his farm products being priced too high because of tariffs. Hello Grassley, you have the power to stop this you and your fellow senators, and you didn’t so don’t come whining to the rest of us now. Even now you could stop it. But no you did not take up your responsibility and you have handed over power to those who would hurt your own constituents. So he’s an egregious one.
Absolutely - but what he and other Repugs want is carve-outs for their specific issues - and alas they may well get them, as long as they toe the orange maggot's line.
Exactly! These people just sound stupid. They know how to get what they want.
JL——-Absolutely! Just ask Lisa Alaskaski. She kissed and sucked the Big Fat Pig’s Orange ass, and got what she wanted for her state. The other 49 states be dammed.
Grassley should heed the recent election results. If he doesn't die first (looks like he was first elected to anything the year after I was born and I ain't young), Iowans could turn.
Nah. Those farmers are in love with Grassley. Supposedly because he is a farmer and understands their needs. Evidently a Democrat who is actually a farmer, would not understand. Grassley has not been on a tractor for years. He just takes the subsidies he put in place and laughs at the rubes who continue to vote for him.
I see. It’s that long tradition of certain groups voting against their self-interest out of tribalism or something.
Grassley complains to Donny Convict about the tariffs and how his farming communities are affected. If those farmers are smart, they’ll guide Chuck to the nearest pasture to live out his final days.
It's not like Grassley didn't know this would happen. He KNEW. He didn't care.
Profiles in Cowardice! Great idea!
Mitch would lead the way.
I‘m so glad I discovered Andy years ago too. If there is a scrap of pliable, viable brain and resilience left in me, I have to thank Andy for that…I look forward to his humour and insight daily!
Thank you so much for this. I will definitely share. I got somewhere between 20 to 30 requests a day for donations from all over the country! I figured out pretty quickly that most of them are scams claiming things like 400% mtch.
The political spam on my husband's phone got so bad last fall that he changed his phone number! It was endless texts, most of which sounded pretty spammy.
Really good post Andy. This is something we can DO !!! Everyone - tell all your friends !
Great news out of Iowa! Congrats to Catelin Drey! Thanks for all the good advice, Andy!
Well said, Andy. Thank you!
Every now and then I'm constructive!
A terrific guide, thank you! Helps our sense of purpose.
You are constructive . . . and caring . . . and always hilarious. You help many of us keep passing the open windows (thank you, John Irving, for one of my favorite lines).
You’re always constructive, Andy. You lift our spirits and teach us, you express our wishes and angst with your satire, and today, you give practical, sane advice in a time of chaos and opportunism (rich Nigerian princes have gone into politics, I think). Thank you!
Always great
DUH. ❤️
Don't be so modest-you are extremely constructive! Loved your interview with the "Strongmen" writer-truly fantastic points discussed. I agree with the "coffee-spitters" regarding the jolt of spontaneous giggling and am so grateful. Your suggestions are helpful-and Andy-you are NEEDED and appreciated. Not just now and then. Thank you.
And instructive!
All very good, thank you, except for one point. It’s good to support Dems running everywhere, including in unwinnable races where they are building infrastructure for the longer term. Groups like Blue Missouri, Blue Ohio, Blue Tennessee are doing that work. It took ten years of voter registration drives and losing candidates to turn Georgia into a purple state. Then Georgians elected two Dem senators and helped put Biden in the White House.
Catelin Drey ran for a state senate seat which she had no hope of winning - until she did.
Yes-we are trying in Missouri. And I am in frequent communication with Eric Schmidt’s offer trying to get him to see how his policies are hurting his own red supporters as well as all Missourians. It’s an uphill battle for sure; only a few blue dots (StL, KC & Columbia) in a sea of red…
And in Missouri, work to turn the Republican legislature around. Time and again they have ignored the will of the people by overturning the laws Missourians passed via initiative petition. There is currently a group—Respect MO Voters— that is trying to collect enough signatures to put an amendment on the ballot to prevent the legislature from doing this in the future. Join them and give them a hand. I am working with them and they are a good group full of enthusiastic folk.
Thanks Donna; I’m familiar with the movement and have not yet volunteered but may do so.
Hoping to get rid of no-show Ann Wagner!
I live in the city so don’t get to vote her out but I have lots of family in the suburbs who always support her opponents. Ann Wagner is a nightmare!
Just posted same before I saw your comment. Thank you!
Seriously good advice. Thank you!
Thank you. You confirm some of my biases and encourage thoughtful support for valid candidates.
Thank you for this Andy!
This is super helpful! Thank you
Thank you for the hope.
Thank you Andy!! ❤️
Give to Roy Cooper running for Senate in North Carolina. He was governor for 2 terms, is very popular and has a good chance to win. Trump picked his opponent. Since NC is a Purple state, it's really important to support Roy Cooper. Please! He can win, but this may be the most expensive senate race ever.
I did that the minute he said he was running!
As did I, and thank you. It looks like you are from California.
I am, proudly!!
I like you when you’re serious and factual. I’d pay you for more of this.