"It’s no wonder in such a world [the ideological world Republicans have made for themselves] that a man like Hegseth could rise to his current position, sustained and protected by cowardice and lies."

~ Michael Tomasky

#Trump #morality #ethics #corruption #JohnRoberts #SupremeCourt #EconomicElites #SuperRich #racism #xenophobia #WhiteSupremacy #misogyny #WarCrimes #murder
/8

https://newsletter.tnr.com/index.php?action=social&chash=8deb8d1dd92840f975b6931ab3a3c61e.2453&s=cdd6377d8462caad2b4695418c877aea

"And it’s no wonder that he’s ordering the clearly illegal targeting of vessels and making allegations about them without offering any evidence. This is exactly where the moral rot that has consumed the Republican Party in this century was bound to land us."

#Trump #morality #ethics #corruption #JohnRoberts #SupremeCourt #EconomicElites #SuperRich #racism #xenophobia #WhiteSupremacy #misogyny #WarCrimes #murder
/9

"It’s no wonder in such a world [the ideological world Republicans have made for themselves] that a man like Hegseth could rise to his current position, sustained and protected by cowardice and lies."

~ Michael Tomasky

#Trump #morality #ethics #corruption #JohnRoberts #SupremeCourt #EconomicElites #SuperRich #racism #xenophobia #WhiteSupremacy #misogyny #WarCrimes #murder
/8

https://newsletter.tnr.com/index.php?action=social&chash=8deb8d1dd92840f975b6931ab3a3c61e.2453&s=cdd6377d8462caad2b4695418c877aea

“'I think everyone in this room should appreciate the frankness and the openness that you get from President Trump on a near-daily basis,' Leavitt said recently."

#Trump #morality #ethics #corruption #KarolineLeavitt #JohnRoberts #EconomicElites #SuperRich #racism #xenophobia #WhiteSupremacy #misogyny
/7

"Trump now gets to let his freak flag fly—that is, the John Roberts-liberated version where the laws do not apply and racist and sexist outbursts are excused by the crucifix-wearing press secretary/propagandist Karoline Leavitt who tells doubters in the press that she serves 'the most transparent president in history' and they are lucky for the 'unprecedented access' he provides."

#Trump #morality #ethics #corruption #EconomicElites #SuperRich #racism #xenophobia #WhiteSupremacy #misogyny
/6

"Finally, he gets to put tariffs on everybody! Finally, he can freely call the Somali people (and by association every person of color) 'garbage.' Finally, he can call female reporters 'piggie' or call them 'stupid' to their face and not care what they or anyone thinks."

#Trump #morality #ethics #corruption #EconomicElites #SuperRich #racism #xenophobia #WhiteSupremacy #misogyny
/5

"For the more humble among us, it’s hard to grasp why a 79-year-old billionaire really needs to accrue more wealth. But we should never forget that Trump ran out of ideas decades ago—and every corrupt and wrongheaded thing he does now is based on the tired presumptions and dirty habits of his younger self, present facts be damned."

~ Steven Beschloss

#Trump #morality #ethics #corruption #EconomicElites #SuperRich
/4

https://www.americaamerica.news/p/president-for-the-rich-and-powerful

"This is how you defeat authoritarianism. Not by screaming the word 'fascist' louder but by revealing the economic betrayal at its core. Trump promised to make life more affordable. Instead, he’s making it harder and more expensive while consolidating power and enriching his allies."

~ Jesse F. Ferguson

#Trump #economy #prices #inflation #energy #electricity #gas #ballroom #EconomicElites #SuperRich
/2

https://contrarian.substack.com/p/its-the-economy-fascist

"It will be able to hold 18,000 people standing, and they’ll each have five feet of personal space. And also there will be some kind of secure bunker underneath, in case Trump has to hide from protesters again. It’s sort of like Mrs. Astor’s ballroom, but for the select few to survive an apocalypse in style. Or perhaps a third inauguration."

#Trump #economy #BlackFriday #prices #inflation #ballroom #EconomicElites #SuperRich
/7

"Once completed, this gilt-drenched monstrosity of Chechen-warlord chic [the golden ballroom] will be almost twice the size of the 55,000-square-foot White House itself at 90,000 square feet. Which is insane. More than twice the size of the Taj Mahal! The square footage of the house in The Queen of Versailles! The size of a Walmart!"

~ Marcie Jones

#Trump #economy #BlackFriday #prices #inflation #ballroom #EconomicElites #SuperRich
/6

https://www.wonkette.com/p/trumps-golden-ballroom-getting-bigger

"This is not a thriving middle class throwing around money. It’s escapism for a stressed out American public trying to keep holiday traditions alive in an economy where prices climb faster than wages."

#Trump #economy #BlackFriday #prices #inflation #ballroom #EconomicElites #SuperRich
/5

"They’re being pushed along by AI-shaped deals and aggressive mobile checkout designs to bully impulsive consumers into spending what they don’t have. And the bulk of the spending is happening online, where it’s easier to spend money you don’t fully feel when it leaves your wallet."

#Trump #economy #BlackFriday #prices #inflation #ballroom #EconomicElites #SuperRich
/4

"If you look at the record numbers [of Black Friday sales] – $11.8 billion – Trump will paint a picture of a booming, confident consumer base.

But Adobe’s own data tells the true story. People are buying fewer items. hey’re leaning heavily on financing and buy now, pay later options."

~ Evan Fields

#Trump #economy #BlackFriday #prices #inflation #ballroom #EconomicElites #SuperRich
/3

https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/fourth-and-democracy-billions-on

"This is how you defeat authoritarianism. Not by screaming the word 'fascist' louder but by revealing the economic betrayal at its core. Trump promised to make life more affordable. Instead, he’s making it harder and more expensive while consolidating power and enriching his allies."

~ Jesse F. Ferguson

#Trump #economy #prices #inflation #energy #electricity #gas #ballroom #EconomicElites #SuperRich
/2

https://contrarian.substack.com/p/its-the-economy-fascist

"American households will pay 4% more for gas power this year on average, compared with 2024, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Electricity bills have increased by 11% since Donald Trump retook the White House."

~ Jem Bartholomew

#Trump #economy #prices #inflation #energy #electricity #gas #ballroom #EconomicElites #SuperRich
/1

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/02/first-thing-eu-foreign-policy-chief-warns-us-russia-talks-may-pressure-kyiv-to-make-concessions