"The enemy within" - that is literally the only true statement Trump has ever made. Of course the who, where, when and why that follow are always an embarrassing child-like crayon tantrum scribbling of a lie.
The 6 lapdogs of the Apocalypse squatting on the Supreme Court are certainly an "enemy within" - perverting the course of justice at any possible opportunity.
I believe that addresses the most pressing, daunting and confounding issue of all. A carefully planned and executed sequence of actions by all three branches has trashed the rule of law, and trying to hold anyone accountable for anything is impossible without it. Hurdling the massive catch-22 created by this court involves either enforcing the law when the rule of law has already been obliterated or re-establishing the rule of law with all three branches standing in the way.
The SCOTUS6 have once again deployed pretzel logic to achieve their desired outcome, sidestepping the fundamental issue in favor of “process”. By doing so, they have irrevocably altered the role of the judiciary in reigning in a lawless executive Hell bent on violating our constitutional rights, instead giving him a green light to proceed. Though it should come as no surprise with this lot, it’s still breathtakingly shameful that they lack the fortitude to defend our Constitution which, in this case, is unambiguous on the issue of birthright citizenship.
I don’t think I did. This packed court knows they can hand down these 6-3 rulings at will; OK, 5-4 when CJ Roberts factors in what’s left of his “legacy”. Their attitude is, “Whatayagonnadoaboutit?” And the dust up in the wake of the ruling, with Coney Barrett getting personal, that’s the result of being called out for their heavy-handed approach to their absurd rulings. They like their omnipotence, just not to be labeled with it.
I, as well. It is, sadly, difficult to have much hope now. The wait for the next election had already become weighted with the question of whether there will be one, and now a million megatons (maybe we should call them MAGAtons) has been added to that weight. What may be the only hope we have left is being crushed.
Thank you for your perspective and the real clarity that you bring regarding the SC decision. It appears to me that the T6 (trump six) have lost their souls, and America is now on a roller coaster ride heading to the bottom of the mountain.
I would always prefer to receive an honest comment that stands on solid ground than a delusional interpretation that is bogus and is built on quicksand. Thank you for your efforts and keep hammering for the truth!
Powerful. Helpful context. "The Roberts Court will will have blood on its hands within the week. This decision will be cited in history books explaining how the fall of America’s rule of law converted the world's strongest democracy into a fascist autocracy."
Thank you Sabrina. We shared this on Bluesky today.
Thank you for your perspective and the real clarity that you bring regarding the SC decision. It appears to me that the T6 (trump six) have lost their souls, and America is now on a roller coaster ride heading to the bottom of the mountain.
The big "IF" in the final sentence here goes far beyond just history books being outlawed in five years. Factual history books may be not only banned but replaced by books labeled as history while being nothing more than pro-Trumpian propaganda, and then forced into school curriculums so future generations will grow up to be brainwashed.
I can't condone the criminality of what Trump is doing, and all who are backing him. They are just as guilty as him. That is the Supream Court, Justice Dept., and the Republicans in the House and Senate. We might as well throw out the Law Books, go back to 1776 and start over!
I share Sabrina’s outrage and conclusion. I read Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's dissent and interpreted, not as an eloquent legal opinion, which it is, but as a plea from a citizen seeing our freedoms in jeopardy. If citizens can’t rely on the courts to stop authoritarianism, we become cornered dogs with biting as our only response. The Supreme Court majority wants to be under the rule of Donald Trump. So, whatever it is he needs to carry out his fascist intentions, they will do. That is clear to me. Biden should have expanded the court when he had the chance, but chose to respect the institution. And all the Trump supporters, in the public and government, want to be under Trump’s rule. It is much easier to follow than to take the responsibility to lead. The Resistance has to acknowledge that we are facing the kind of lawlessness that will make our work to preserve the Constitution even harder. We must remember that Trump’s military parade was to intimidate, not recognize the institution. He was angered by the troops not marching in synchronized steps and waving; he wanted an angry force. The Supreme Court majority knows all of this and still grants him the power to destroy.
Well said. I hope you won't mind if I quote you. There are several passages in this exchange between all of us that I think every American should read.
Loss of power for individuals live without fear and to NOT have "life, liberty or a pursuit of happiness" means a lack of "Representation" - That is what our ancestors fought against in 1776.
A natural continuation of the "No Kings" movement is the "Lack of Representation" movement.
And thus a "No Taxation" movement...
I will not be paying taxes in 2025 - and in court the defence will argue the destruction of the USA Constitution by an illegal Government. In a blue state pay only state taxes...
I'm right there with you. so fucking outraged I can't see straight. waiting for military tanks to roll down the street. trump's budget is expanding police power money for ICE from 3 billion to 45 billion- he is turning this into a police state and the court is in on it. violence is coming.
I fear for the mid terms, & all elections from here on out really. I read that Trump is already working to add three R seats in Texas. It seems all the pieces keep falling into place to bring an end to American democracy. It is absolutely disheartening.
WMEX radio station in Boston 1950’s and 1960’s public service broadcast:“It’s Sunday in Boston and time to go to church. WMEX urges you to stop and pray.” Well, prayer being the go-to mode for observant members of ALL churches, one hopes praying will help. But this is the Supreme Court of the rich, the well born, and the visionaries who have ground to dust the even-handed principles of justice. So what to do? This is not a Star Trek scene where you can beam off the planet. This is the reality of a government sponsored by billionaires and enabled by a judiciary steeped in originalism. Haven’t got a clue what to do. So maybe run and hide, wait for the next election. SERIOUSLY. Those of us who see the comet crashing into the earth metaphor are convinced elections are a quaint custom of the past. And the time is right for royalty and godhood status be granted. I see myself sporting a cloak and a ceremonial sword and waiting in line to kiss the Ring of the Sovereign who has IMMUNITY. TN10670
Indeed. Now they just want to own everyone who isn't one of their own. It took them until the 21st century to realize that they can't own women and minorities without adding those who stand with them to their stable.
How does this align with the goals of the tech billionaire bros? I guess pretty well since they want us to be serfs. Can the marriage between the two dystopias, Republican/“conservative” & tech billionaires last? Like the Trump marriage: transactional, bound by money.
I think that's what makes this 'waiting period' so hard for many of us. Deep in our gut we KNOW that civil war is coming. We just don't know when. I haven't wanted to be the cynical one. But I've held out little hope of our courts being able to hold them back for long. It was made crystal clear last July 1st with their full immunity ruling the supremes were going to make sure DT remains untouchable. I also knew that he was going to win the election too. There's still too much misogyny and racism in our country to allow a woman to be president. In my mind I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop so to speak. An uprising there will be. California is just being used as a testing ground for what is to come later.
Agreed. It's a challenge to envision an outcome that doesn't involve splitting the country. California is the testing ground because it's the biggest power standing in their way, the largest microcosm of the national resistance and a formidable economic force in its own right. In a similar way, my home state of Florida (which is becoming an increasingly loathsome place to me) is a microcosm of the MAGA right. One writer has even suggested that the national MAGA right is a macrocosm of Florida, that this state was crafting and modeling one-party rule before it became a national movement. I find it difficult to disagree.
Yes in agreement with all you've written. Also makes perfect sense in re Florida. Maybe not so ironic that is where they've built the first concentration camp at.
Yes! No surprise that DeSantis, who has always been an avid Trump-pleaser, would cook up this horrible "Alligator Alcatraz" idea. There are lots of protests planned here about that.
"The enemy within" - that is literally the only true statement Trump has ever made. Of course the who, where, when and why that follow are always an embarrassing child-like crayon tantrum scribbling of a lie.
The 6 lapdogs of the Apocalypse squatting on the Supreme Court are certainly an "enemy within" - perverting the course of justice at any possible opportunity.
exactly. as I see it, trump, maga and the hacks on scotus are guilty of treason for deliberately destroying our country and constitution.
It's all well and good to SAY something like that, but who is going to hold them accountable and prosecute them?
And do it in a way that complies with the law.
Just because they don't comply, it does not follow that we should not...either we hold the moral high ground, or we're no better than they are.
That said, we DO need to start working now to THROW (an old time organization that needs to come back, Throw Hypocritical Rascals Out of Washington).
I believe that addresses the most pressing, daunting and confounding issue of all. A carefully planned and executed sequence of actions by all three branches has trashed the rule of law, and trying to hold anyone accountable for anything is impossible without it. Hurdling the massive catch-22 created by this court involves either enforcing the law when the rule of law has already been obliterated or re-establishing the rule of law with all three branches standing in the way.
sadly, there is now no one, no institution, to prosecute them!
I agree, wholeheartedly, to the letter!
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
The SCOTUS6 have once again deployed pretzel logic to achieve their desired outcome, sidestepping the fundamental issue in favor of “process”. By doing so, they have irrevocably altered the role of the judiciary in reigning in a lawless executive Hell bent on violating our constitutional rights, instead giving him a green light to proceed. Though it should come as no surprise with this lot, it’s still breathtakingly shameful that they lack the fortitude to defend our Constitution which, in this case, is unambiguous on the issue of birthright citizenship.
I'll admit, I had hope until this
I don’t think I did. This packed court knows they can hand down these 6-3 rulings at will; OK, 5-4 when CJ Roberts factors in what’s left of his “legacy”. Their attitude is, “Whatayagonnadoaboutit?” And the dust up in the wake of the ruling, with Coney Barrett getting personal, that’s the result of being called out for their heavy-handed approach to their absurd rulings. They like their omnipotence, just not to be labeled with it.
I, as well. It is, sadly, difficult to have much hope now. The wait for the next election had already become weighted with the question of whether there will be one, and now a million megatons (maybe we should call them MAGAtons) has been added to that weight. What may be the only hope we have left is being crushed.
Want to guess what comes after SCOTUS6?
what?
come on...
SCOTUS7 of course.
Right on. If they had any shame, they'd hang their heads in it.
Thank you for your perspective and the real clarity that you bring regarding the SC decision. It appears to me that the T6 (trump six) have lost their souls, and America is now on a roller coaster ride heading to the bottom of the mountain.
I'm very sorry to say I can't offer a rosier outlook than that
I would always prefer to receive an honest comment that stands on solid ground than a delusional interpretation that is bogus and is built on quicksand. Thank you for your efforts and keep hammering for the truth!
sad - so sad - they, the powers -( that should not be!) are allowing our constitution to crumble
And worse than allowing it, they're orchestrating it, and it's difficult to believe now that they haven't been for decades.
This calls for mass demonstrations in front of SCOTUS.
Lincoln's statue must be sobbing.
I hope its throwing daggers
Powerful. Helpful context. "The Roberts Court will will have blood on its hands within the week. This decision will be cited in history books explaining how the fall of America’s rule of law converted the world's strongest democracy into a fascist autocracy."
Thank you Sabrina. We shared this on Bluesky today.
thanks for sharing. I'm still shaking over it. now sure i want to see what comes next.
Thank you for your perspective and the real clarity that you bring regarding the SC decision. It appears to me that the T6 (trump six) have lost their souls, and America is now on a roller coaster ride heading to the bottom of the mountain.
same
The big "IF" in the final sentence here goes far beyond just history books being outlawed in five years. Factual history books may be not only banned but replaced by books labeled as history while being nothing more than pro-Trumpian propaganda, and then forced into school curriculums so future generations will grow up to be brainwashed.
I can't condone the criminality of what Trump is doing, and all who are backing him. They are just as guilty as him. That is the Supream Court, Justice Dept., and the Republicans in the House and Senate. We might as well throw out the Law Books, go back to 1776 and start over!
careful what you wish for. civil war is more likely than it's ever been. sometimes you have to be willing to fight.
I share Sabrina’s outrage and conclusion. I read Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's dissent and interpreted, not as an eloquent legal opinion, which it is, but as a plea from a citizen seeing our freedoms in jeopardy. If citizens can’t rely on the courts to stop authoritarianism, we become cornered dogs with biting as our only response. The Supreme Court majority wants to be under the rule of Donald Trump. So, whatever it is he needs to carry out his fascist intentions, they will do. That is clear to me. Biden should have expanded the court when he had the chance, but chose to respect the institution. And all the Trump supporters, in the public and government, want to be under Trump’s rule. It is much easier to follow than to take the responsibility to lead. The Resistance has to acknowledge that we are facing the kind of lawlessness that will make our work to preserve the Constitution even harder. We must remember that Trump’s military parade was to intimidate, not recognize the institution. He was angered by the troops not marching in synchronized steps and waving; he wanted an angry force. The Supreme Court majority knows all of this and still grants him the power to destroy.
Well said. I hope you won't mind if I quote you. There are several passages in this exchange between all of us that I think every American should read.
Feel free to quote or add to the sentiment that we must support the movement to prevent fascism in America.
Loss of power for individuals live without fear and to NOT have "life, liberty or a pursuit of happiness" means a lack of "Representation" - That is what our ancestors fought against in 1776.
A natural continuation of the "No Kings" movement is the "Lack of Representation" movement.
And thus a "No Taxation" movement...
I will not be paying taxes in 2025 - and in court the defence will argue the destruction of the USA Constitution by an illegal Government. In a blue state pay only state taxes...
I'm right there with you. so fucking outraged I can't see straight. waiting for military tanks to roll down the street. trump's budget is expanding police power money for ICE from 3 billion to 45 billion- he is turning this into a police state and the court is in on it. violence is coming.
your substack is better written than the supreme 6 did
in their biased prejudiced slanted warped ruling(s).
if they aren't getting paid off in kickbacks or favors from trump and his people
then truth and justice don't exist anymore in their minds either.
they and trump want everything 'their way or no way'.
the only way to remedy the situation is to enact term limits of 5 years or less on these bigots
and all the other prejudiced paid off bigots in the house and senate.
and since these people have already served more than 5 years
they should be fired along with trump.
but of course getting such a rule added to the Constitution would be almost impossible
since the republican people in power would never agree to terminating themselves
in favor of a better system. they love their corruption and lifetime hold on power.
I wonder whether trump threatened them
I fear for the mid terms, & all elections from here on out really. I read that Trump is already working to add three R seats in Texas. It seems all the pieces keep falling into place to bring an end to American democracy. It is absolutely disheartening.
WMEX radio station in Boston 1950’s and 1960’s public service broadcast:“It’s Sunday in Boston and time to go to church. WMEX urges you to stop and pray.” Well, prayer being the go-to mode for observant members of ALL churches, one hopes praying will help. But this is the Supreme Court of the rich, the well born, and the visionaries who have ground to dust the even-handed principles of justice. So what to do? This is not a Star Trek scene where you can beam off the planet. This is the reality of a government sponsored by billionaires and enabled by a judiciary steeped in originalism. Haven’t got a clue what to do. So maybe run and hide, wait for the next election. SERIOUSLY. Those of us who see the comet crashing into the earth metaphor are convinced elections are a quaint custom of the past. And the time is right for royalty and godhood status be granted. I see myself sporting a cloak and a ceremonial sword and waiting in line to kiss the Ring of the Sovereign who has IMMUNITY. TN10670
Thanks Coney Barrett for narrowing down the question in my mind, what timeline the make America great again people want. The 18th and 19th centuries.
Before airplanes, autos, radio, TV, computers, vaccines, and in parts of the country before indoor plumbing and indoor electricity and telephones.
So that is where we are going according to the MAGA people. Good Lord!
mainly, a reversion to time periods when women and minority were owned.
Indeed. Now they just want to own everyone who isn't one of their own. It took them until the 21st century to realize that they can't own women and minorities without adding those who stand with them to their stable.
How does this align with the goals of the tech billionaire bros? I guess pretty well since they want us to be serfs. Can the marriage between the two dystopias, Republican/“conservative” & tech billionaires last? Like the Trump marriage: transactional, bound by money.
Is that "Taps" on the bugle I hear in the distance?
I think that's what makes this 'waiting period' so hard for many of us. Deep in our gut we KNOW that civil war is coming. We just don't know when. I haven't wanted to be the cynical one. But I've held out little hope of our courts being able to hold them back for long. It was made crystal clear last July 1st with their full immunity ruling the supremes were going to make sure DT remains untouchable. I also knew that he was going to win the election too. There's still too much misogyny and racism in our country to allow a woman to be president. In my mind I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop so to speak. An uprising there will be. California is just being used as a testing ground for what is to come later.
Agreed. It's a challenge to envision an outcome that doesn't involve splitting the country. California is the testing ground because it's the biggest power standing in their way, the largest microcosm of the national resistance and a formidable economic force in its own right. In a similar way, my home state of Florida (which is becoming an increasingly loathsome place to me) is a microcosm of the MAGA right. One writer has even suggested that the national MAGA right is a macrocosm of Florida, that this state was crafting and modeling one-party rule before it became a national movement. I find it difficult to disagree.
Yes in agreement with all you've written. Also makes perfect sense in re Florida. Maybe not so ironic that is where they've built the first concentration camp at.
Yes! No surprise that DeSantis, who has always been an avid Trump-pleaser, would cook up this horrible "Alligator Alcatraz" idea. There are lots of protests planned here about that.