Another day in Amerika

 Is there a ceasefire, or not, but whatever there is that is occurring in the Middle East, I know that had Trump not started a war, in which he was certain his box of toy soldiers could finish in mere hours, no questions would have to be asked about whether today is the last day of our lives.

I have learned that Jared Kushner, who has no top-secret credentials to his name but is, of course, the son-in-law of the Felon Trump, sat in the Situation Room at the White House with the Israeli military espionage team, some members of the US intelligence team, and Trump. Kushner is in a billion-dollar partnership with the Saudi’s and the guy who wants to build condos in Gaza.

Even as the Republicans remain on their VACATION, they are praising Trump as a great dealmaker for agreeing to the 10-point Iranian-written ceasefire plan. The Republicans, of course, prefer the extension of their political careers above and beyond the future of a safe and free American Democracy, so they praise Trump for, in fact, making things worse in Iran than they were before his war of ego!

It seems the markets rise and fall, with the two-day, ten-day, two-week extensions that Trump suddenly comes up with, leaving one to wonder just how much inside trading is going on and who is profiting from this trump scheme.

There will never be a 25^th Amendment to remove Trump from office, because his Cabinet members understand that they would be vulnerable for their own crimes of fraud, accommodating the pedophiles in the Epstein Files, and for some, their own sexual crimes.

And here we are, living in America, Thursday, April 9, 2026, and absolutely nothing seems to matter, because if those who could make things matter did so, they would do so by enraging the wrath of America’s dictator, Trump. 

GASLIGHTING

 The theme of the movie Gaslight revolves around psychological manipulation and emotional abuse, specifically how a husband attempts to drive his wife into questioning her own sanity. This manipulation is exemplified through tactics that sow doubt in her perception of reality, highlighting issues of power and control within relationships. (goldenageofdetectivefiction.com)

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where one person causes another to question their own reality, perceptions, or memories, often leading to confusion and self-doubt. It typically involves persistent denial, misdirection, and undermining the victim's confidence in their own judgment. (Merriam-Webster)

Ken Doll Pete Hegseth told reporters and the American public that it was Trump’s ability at the art of the deal to create this ceasefire. Trump scared the Iranians into implementing a 10-point deal, which actually creates more autonomy, financial gain, and ownership of the Strait of Hormuz. Victory is ours, continued Ken Doll Hegseth, because the war that Trump created has almost ended, because the Iranians demanded more authority than they ever had before.

Karol-lying Leavitt continued on with how great Trump was to end a war, the one he started, and that anyone who has anything negative to say about Trump is a domestic terrorist. Her cross hanging around her neck, however, did not burst into flames, so I suppose that was a good thing for her.

The fools following FOX, I sadly believe, that Trump could claim victory, without ever acknowledging the fact that by declaring victory, it is Iran’s victory to be celebrated, but the same peons, imbeciles, and racists that voted for Trump, have no use for truth. And even though they are still on vacation, the Republicans in Congress are salivating out loud, screaming that it was Trump who won.

Another day in America, another successful attempt at GASLIGHTING!

 

What remains

 Tuesday night, April 7, 2026, I waited, I resisted watching the TV, even logging on to my social media, it was about 8:30, and hearing no air raid sirens, observing no zombies running amok, I slowly but surely approached my computer, and much to my relief, I discovered that the Mad Man, in the United States White House, did not light the fuse to set off a World War. No hyperbole on my part but, but the rantings and ravings of a cornered rat with the power to say to the world BOOM, scared me.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026, I waited once again; it was difficult not to rush to my favorite Free Press outlets to hear the latest on what mayhem Trump might have begun again, but I decided that whatever would be reported on at 8:00 in the morning would most likely have changed direction and meaning at 8:05 in the morning. Again, no air raid sirens or zombies running amok, I mistakenly thought, hmm, maybe something good has happened.

It is now 5:09 on Wednesday, April 7, 2026, and sadly, there is no real ceasefire. There is no end to the war, and still sitting in the most powerful seat of government in the entire world, remains Donald J. Trump.

The Strait is still closed; before Trump’s war, it was open. The decimated Iranian Military still maintains control of the Strait. The nuclear-grade uranium is still located in Iran. 1300 Troops still remain dead, and hundreds of other Troops still remain injured. The Uranian regime may have changed names, but its hardcore dictatorship is even more entrenched in power. Oil prices remain high, and Congress, led by the Republican majority, remains on vacation.

The good news is that an ancient civilization is still somewhat intact. The bad news, at least for me, is that Trump remains in power, and now instead of a few hours wondering if the world as we know it will end, we have TWO WEEKS. How in the fuck should this be the new normal!

In the meanwhile

 As Trump, the crazy, batshit crazy, demented self-appointed demagogue says ‘A whole civilization will die tonight,’ Trump says as deadline for Iran deal nears. (MS NOW).

Here is what is happening: The Senate, lacking leadership from John Thune (R), and the House, lacking leadership from MAGA Mike Johnson (R), are still on their self-declared, very much needed and earned Spring Break. Neither is due to return to work until April 14! In other words, I guess they can use the excuse that since they were away, they had nothing to do with Trump blowing up the world.

The Vice President, Just Dance Vance, is trying to prop up Viktor Orban's popularity. Viktor Orbán has been described as an autocrat by various human rights organizations and EU reports, which accuse his government of undermining democratic norms and creating an "electoral autocracy" in Hungary. Orban is one of Trump’s idols. Vance is not in Ukraine trying to support its democratically elected President Zelensky. 

The Military leadership is going ahead with Trump’s plan to commit war crimes, I suppose, using the Nazi military excuse that “we were just following orders!”

Wannabe GI Joe Doll, Hegseth, is already announcing great military victory, puffing his pathetic emasculated out, and the Trump Cabinet of Clowns is doing their best cheerleading machinations possible.

And, we and the rest of the world must sit and wait to see if the Madman Trump, who can never, ever admit to making any mistakes or committing any crimes, will, this time, finally be told NO, you fuckwad, NO!

A GRAVE situation

 Trump Threatens ‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight' If Deal Not Reached With Iran. In one of his gravest threats yet, the president said he will decimate Iran's people if a deal isn't reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (HUFFPOST)

Trump thinks that Iran is the city of Minneapolis, and that he can send in his ICE agents to create a new landscape of law and order. Trump thinks this way because so far, Congress, the supposed Legislative Branch of the government, has done zero, zilch, nadda, nothing to prove Trump wrong.

The world, yes, the world, along with Americans who are not members of the MAGA, Christian Nationalist Crusaders, watch, and wait, wondering if this senile, demented, deteriorating, douchebag of a President will actually set the world on fire or not. This is not hyperbole on my part; it is, I hope, hyperbole on behalf of Trump, but words matter, and his words are dangerous!

I was 13 years old, and remember too well, my parents insisting that my siblings and I sit together in our living room to watch Walter Cronkite of CBS, speak to America, about what might be an oncoming few hours of deadly destruction. It was the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Walter Cronkite addressed the Cuban Missile Crisis and the situation in Cuba during a televised broadcast on October 22, 1962, when President Kennedy announced the naval blockade of Cuba. This event was a significant moment in television history, marking a critical point in U.S. relations with Cuba.

I remember my father looking ashen; my father, the policeman who always seemed to be the bravest person I knew, looked worried as Cronkite spoke about the potential for chaos unimagined. I did not truly know the meaning of the phrase “a grave situation,” but I felt the weight.

So, here I find myself once again, waiting, worried, wondering, will this maniac Trump, who lacks any emotion except what’s best for his ego, be just bull shitting, or begin an action which will ignite the world on fire!

 

 

 

 

Come on ALREADY

 GOP patience with Iran operation growing thinner as Trump escalates tensions. (The Hill)

Bull shit and fuck the GOP. If they actually gave a shit about the whole Trump-Iranian War, they would not have gone on Spring Break, and if they suddenly seem concerned, why the fuck have they not returned from their vacation? Congress, led by the Republican majority, is a con artist, just like their Dear Leader, Trump. They talk out of both sides of their mouths, but the slime oozing from their orifices is made from the same lying sludge as Trump’s.

And as for the Democrats, I understand you cannot officially call Congress back into session, but hey Dudes, why not go back to Washington en masse, show up to work, and tell the American audiences that you are at work, ready to do the legislative work you were hired to do by the American people.

Enough of your charade, insisting that you gotta wait for MAGA Mike or MAGA John Thune to permit you back to Washington. It may not count by law, but by now your show of force would highlight the willful omission by the GOP to take this entire Trump-Iran War seriously!

So, somehow the world awaits, holding our breath to see if Trump has once again blustered and fumbled, or if, in fact, this mentally ill maniac will set ablaze a fire that could engulf the entire world.

This is on you Republicans in Congress, but I would have expected the Democrats to at least try harder in Washington at their jobs, and not rant and rave from their homes or vacation spots!

One Day More

 So this afternoon, Monday, April 6, 2026, I just left the gym after a terrific, invigorating workout, feeling hopeful and positive about life. I started my car, and my radio was on, tuned to MS NOW. I backed out of my parking space, paying more attention to who might be behind me, adjusting my mirror, and finally putting my car in drive. And now that I could concentrate a little better, all I heard was this rambling, slurring, incoherent braggadocios voice telling reporters that Iran will be turned into rubble, return to the Stone Age, people who doubt the usefulness of the war are idiots, and of course, more insults to the parts of the press that print the truth. As Trump was about to digress once again about Iran having no military, then being able to drop mines in the water, I shouted to no one in particular, “HOLY SHIT,” I can’t stand this. And in shouting out loud, I immediately changed the station to one of my favorite escapist channels on Sirius, On Broadway.

And immediately I heard the song ‘One Day More’ from the musical ‘Les Misérables’.

The lyrics to "One Day More" from Les Misérables include multiple characters singing about their personal struggles and the impending revolution. The song builds tension as each character expresses their fears and hopes for the future. (allmusicals.com)

I went from crazy, scary, ignorant, criminal to the lyrics of a song that had promise, was poignant and hopeful, and, most of all, was full of courage and conviction. I could actually feel the tension in my fingers lessen, and the steering wheel did not seem as stiff. My heart, which had been beating with such force, diminished. I started to sing the lyrics, and felt that maybe just maybe, for the moment, I could live in sanity.

I am afraid, VERY afraid. Trump remains in power, and so far, nobody seems interested in removing him by using the 25^th Amendment or just firing him from office. And oh by the way, nobody with the power to do so seems to care, as Congress is currently adjourned and will reconvene on April 9, 2026.

So, it will be one day more…