It seems to me that the 'usual' remedies to such deviant autocracy moves would be found in either the Congress or at the SCOTUS levels. And yet, all we hear is nada. So, if the current occupier of the WH is working against the Constitution, these others are doing so as well. Now begs the question: who can stop this? The usual agencies, leaders, judges seem all to willing to ignore these destructive measures fearing for their own re-election potential. 'Profiles in Fear' should be the next volume about all these fools. This leaves the organized electorate, the voters who can demonstrate loudly and proudly and frequently and fearlessly and then exercise their franchise in the coming elections. It's not money this time: it's the power of massive revulsion made public.
See the Candlelight protests also called the June Uprising because South Korea was once where we are now some 30 years ago when their military installed an insane dictator as president.
Some twelve years later when the people finally decided that they had had enough (let's hope that it doesn't take us as long!) they took to the streets.
It started with college students protesting and grew so large that just about everyone joined in.
When the pressure from the protests grew too great the dictator stepped down and democracy was restored.
See ITN News Archives' the YouTube channel because they covered the protests extensively and it is very inspirational to watch!
Also see the movie titled, 12 12 the Day that is based on the true events as the Candlelight protests unfolded.
So Shameful what we have become 🥺Knowingly let this individual get so much power and now going around different states with military weaponized National Guard forces make us as a country weak and others taking advantage of our own decomposed nation 🥺
His executive order today, establishing a special National Guard force is more like an anti-dissent force. He will use it to put fear into anyone dissenting. The next step is to criminalize dissent, which he will try to do, in keeping with fascist tradition. It hasn't happened yet but the odds are very high, given his hatred of dissent.
What Tim said about trump not being under Putin's thumb because of kompromat, but instead aligning with him because they are allies, sparked a re-thinking of US actions for me.
I wrote this on the YouTube page, but I'll also say here: What about the skillful, competent people who have been purged from the government? I would think they're not simply fading into the background. It's almost impossible to stand up to Trump and his backers alone, but the former people running the government can work domestic and foreign angles to put all this to a stop. Taking the House is paramount. Also, I've thought for some time that those in charge of this debacle will get rid of Trump and install Vance as soon as possible, probably in the next year.
I was hoping you would allow us to share it because of the invaluable content, but also so I can encourage others to join Lucid. His words were chilling and uncomfortable to digest, but his clarity and bluntness were necessary given our current situation. Thank you, Ruth. My eyes are wide open. I am reading his book right now.
An ally, not an agent. Doesn’t have anything on him. No golden shower, no desire for a hotel in Moscow. Trump just wants to be Putin. We are all being naive, we are all just “hoping” for the midterms. That is not going to happen. I hate to think it, but there is only one way to have any chance.
When sociopaths like tRump or Mussolini get painted into a corner, they just declare a dictatorship and move on. tRump will try this if enough pressure is put upon him. He views himself as some sort of god and feels he needs to occupy his rightful place. He feels that people should worship him. It's a sickness.
The media is being eerily silent about the Compromat that Putin must have on Trump, it’s pretty clear that what Putin has on Trump is very similar to what Epstein had on Trump: ie: under age girls
This conversation was beyond scary. But I was disappointed in something......normally you (Ruth) try to end on something hopeful. But this conversation had nothing hopeful even at the end. If there is no hope.......
Isn’t destroying our CIA and FBI and all Intelligence what putin wants. We have a Russian asset in the WH.
I used to think of Trump as a Russian asset, but Tim set me straight. Trump is Putin's ally, which is far more dangerous.
Both men have sociopathic, Machiavellian and sadistic behavior. So did most fascists of the past.
It seems to me that the 'usual' remedies to such deviant autocracy moves would be found in either the Congress or at the SCOTUS levels. And yet, all we hear is nada. So, if the current occupier of the WH is working against the Constitution, these others are doing so as well. Now begs the question: who can stop this? The usual agencies, leaders, judges seem all to willing to ignore these destructive measures fearing for their own re-election potential. 'Profiles in Fear' should be the next volume about all these fools. This leaves the organized electorate, the voters who can demonstrate loudly and proudly and frequently and fearlessly and then exercise their franchise in the coming elections. It's not money this time: it's the power of massive revulsion made public.
See the Candlelight protests also called the June Uprising because South Korea was once where we are now some 30 years ago when their military installed an insane dictator as president.
Some twelve years later when the people finally decided that they had had enough (let's hope that it doesn't take us as long!) they took to the streets.
It started with college students protesting and grew so large that just about everyone joined in.
When the pressure from the protests grew too great the dictator stepped down and democracy was restored.
See ITN News Archives' the YouTube channel because they covered the protests extensively and it is very inspirational to watch!
Also see the movie titled, 12 12 the Day that is based on the true events as the Candlelight protests unfolded.
We should take a page from South Korea!
Thank You for reposting this! I am having a hard time linking to it but that won’t stop me! 😁
So Shameful what we have become 🥺Knowingly let this individual get so much power and now going around different states with military weaponized National Guard forces make us as a country weak and others taking advantage of our own decomposed nation 🥺
His executive order today, establishing a special National Guard force is more like an anti-dissent force. He will use it to put fear into anyone dissenting. The next step is to criminalize dissent, which he will try to do, in keeping with fascist tradition. It hasn't happened yet but the odds are very high, given his hatred of dissent.
What Tim said about trump not being under Putin's thumb because of kompromat, but instead aligning with him because they are allies, sparked a re-thinking of US actions for me.
A terrific session and thank you both!
I wrote this on the YouTube page, but I'll also say here: What about the skillful, competent people who have been purged from the government? I would think they're not simply fading into the background. It's almost impossible to stand up to Trump and his backers alone, but the former people running the government can work domestic and foreign angles to put all this to a stop. Taking the House is paramount. Also, I've thought for some time that those in charge of this debacle will get rid of Trump and install Vance as soon as possible, probably in the next year.
I was hoping you would allow us to share it because of the invaluable content, but also so I can encourage others to join Lucid. His words were chilling and uncomfortable to digest, but his clarity and bluntness were necessary given our current situation. Thank you, Ruth. My eyes are wide open. I am reading his book right now.
Excellent discussion. I bought the book and will begin reading The Mission.
Thank you, Ruth and Tim. This was a scary conversation, no doubt. I saw Part I but couldn’t find Part II. Is there a Part II?
An ally, not an agent. Doesn’t have anything on him. No golden shower, no desire for a hotel in Moscow. Trump just wants to be Putin. We are all being naive, we are all just “hoping” for the midterms. That is not going to happen. I hate to think it, but there is only one way to have any chance.
When sociopaths like tRump or Mussolini get painted into a corner, they just declare a dictatorship and move on. tRump will try this if enough pressure is put upon him. He views himself as some sort of god and feels he needs to occupy his rightful place. He feels that people should worship him. It's a sickness.
Ruth,
That was another sensational Lucid on Friday. Weiner was very knowledgeable and very interesting!
The media is being eerily silent about the Compromat that Putin must have on Trump, it’s pretty clear that what Putin has on Trump is very similar to what Epstein had on Trump: ie: under age girls
https://www.economist.com/united-states/2025/08/21/donald-trump-has-purged-one-of-the-cias-most-senior-russia-analysts?giftId=55c7eb03-fbad-4a50-b067-5400a0827b2a&utm_campaign=gifted_article&fbclid=IwZnRzaAMY9h1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHuisrm85puRrbIxnuuHD-rMbPNRX6oD4UoqM7Con3jnhfvU2jgi05aA_kfuY_aem_Sov3Qbz7cHC2K3y4VS6lgQ
How long are the courts going to allow Orange Stain to leave his foul stench on America’s national security?!??
This conversation was beyond scary. But I was disappointed in something......normally you (Ruth) try to end on something hopeful. But this conversation had nothing hopeful even at the end. If there is no hope.......
It’s a weird feeling
G when you notice a pattern like gutting out security agencies