Elon Asks a Question

I am sure you are aware of the protests at Tesla dealerships around the world, as well as the attacks on Tesla vehicles, using various methods.

In this interview Elon Musk appeared to be totally bewildered as to why anyone would attack his Tesla's, calling the act “domestic terrorism”. The interviewer in this video tries to sound so reasonable, even as he spouts the nonsense used in the propaganda being peddled by the far right.

Perhaps you should ask the people who live in the country you are helping Donald Trump destroy in the guise of cutting out “waste and fraud”, Elon.

Unfortunately, there are the owners of a Tesla vehicle who bought them pre-Trump election who are now stuck with their purchase. Not all are wealthy enough, or have the desire, to just walk away from a vehicle they bought for other reasons. The irony of this whole thing being that many Tesla buyers are probably Democratic, and democratic, voters.

Some people are going to great lengths to protect their investment.

It is a sad state that we have fallen into, but perhaps attacking a car or truck, is preferable to attacking other things. You do not marginalize so many people in your thirst for power and wealth and suffer no consequences.   When no one in government cares to listen to the people of the country they are responsible for caring for then people will start to act out in ways that you may not like.

March 14, 2025

 This Friday, March 14, 2025 there will be protests in all of the state capitals and in Washington.  These are protests in support of our veterans.  

If you are able please show them your support.

No Buy Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Consumer spending makes up approximately 70% of the U.S. economy. There is a challenge for all US consumers, that is to not spend anything at a major corporation on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. This protest is against the anti-DEI measures that Donald Trump has been taking and corporations have been following.  But it could apply to anything pertaining to his actions against our economy.  While this one day will not have much of on impact on current economic conditions, it will perhaps send a message to those who have the power to halt or modify Donald Trump’s actions in allowing DOGE to remake the US economy into that of a third world nation’s.

No Buy Friday

Make no mistake the policies of indiscriminate cuts, massive firings, whole scale sweeps removing immigrants, marginalizing people for whatever reason, cutting mandatory government programs, like Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid, reneging on contracts to farmers etc., will eventually have a detrimental impact on our economy. All of this will affect everyone.  So even if you are indifferent to the inequality, injustice and down right simple meanness that permeate Donald Trump's actions this will affect you.

So on this one day, perhaps reminding people of what a depression can look like may wake some people up.

Or not.

I Stand With the Resistance

In the past I have done posts about people who are struggling against authoritarian regimes of one sort or another. Little did I realize that I would end up doing the same for my own country. But unfortunately that is where we are today.

Since Donald Trump has taken office he has rushed to implement Project 2025, doing his best to overwhelm any opposition that may arise in other areas of our government. The Republicans in Congress have been rolling over for him, approving of his actions, giving little care to providing the checks and balances that were woven into our form of government. It has been left to the judicial branch to stand up against his attempts to consolidate power. So far.

At the moment I am only looking at the domestic fallout from Trump’s actions. This is only a small sample.  You may want to read some of the comments that have been left under these videos. 


FAFO:

Mass firings:

What do those government workers actually do?

One of those blue dots:

We will not go quietly into that good night. There are still people out there who are Americans.

One Tin Soldier:

Tariffs 101

This weekend Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on both Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on China. Canada was swift in their retaliation.  So I thought I would give a refresher course on the possible consequences of tariffs.

Here is a short video on the Smoot-Hawley tariffs of the 1930’s. You will recall this was around the time of the Great Depression.

Recently I have been researching what investments held up during the Great Depression. It might be handy information for the near future. That and a garden.  

A Man for the People

Today is a day to honor someone who believed in an America for all Americans. As we look into our future remembering our past may be a comfort and an inspiration. As a country we have overcome adversity in the past, we have had amazing people, like Dr. Martin Luther King, who have stepped up to the plate to try to move us forward.

Let us remember a truly great man.

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On This Christmas

Another year has gone. The world is still at war. We are looking at uncertainty within and outside of our country. So in short, nothing has changed since last year. But we are still here, there is still hope, there is still resistance to the evil that walks this earth. As long as there are good people who will stand up for the values that Christmas represents there is still possibility.

Wishing you all a Happy Christmas!